Logistics and resources
This year, we’re turning our attention to one of our country’s most important ecosystems: grasslands. Every state has grasslands, and everyone benefits when they’re protected. Yet these vital landscapes are disappearing at an alarming rate, impacting rural and Indigenous communities, iconic wildlife like bison, clean air and water, and natural climate solutions.
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During your meetings with Members of Congress, you’ll help elevate the urgent need to conserve and restore America’s grasslands and ensure they receive the attention and protection they deserve. Together, we can remind lawmakers that conserving grasslands strengthens communities, supports wildlife, and reflects the priorities of the people they represent.
We’re grateful for your commitment and look forward to seeing you in Washington. Below is logistical information you will need for Lobby Day Training on Monday, April 13th, and for Lobby Day itself, on Tuesday, April 14th.
Please note that you will receive the schedule for your congressional meetings via email on Friday, April 10th. The schedule will be hosted on the Advocacy Associates App. You will receive instructions for logging into this app separately.
Webinars
To help you prepare for your meetings, we’ve put together a variety of resources for you to review.
Lobby Day training | Monday, April 13
World Wildlife Fund Headquarters, 1250 24th St. NW, Washington, DC 20037
Agenda
10:30–11:00 AM
Registration Open
11:00–11:10 AM
Welcome Remarks
11:10–11:55 AM
Overview of Grasslands led by Martha Kauffman, Alexis Bonogofsky, and Heather Dawn Thompson
12:00–1:00 PM
WWF Policy Training led by Will Gartshore and Stephanie Cappa
1:00–2:00 PM
Lunch provided by WWF
1:15–2:00 PM
Advocacy Panel
Participants will each lunch during the panel discussion
2:10–3:00 PM
Congressional Meetings and Elevator Pitch Training led by Shellie Bressler
3:05–5:00 PM
Afternoon Group Work
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All training activities will take place in the Conference Center on the 2nd Floor. When you enter the building, please proceed to the 2nd-floor reception area and you will be directed to registration.
Dress code:
Casual to business casual attire.
To bring:
- Laptop, tablet or phone. We are going to be paperless this year at Lobby Day and Lobby Day Training, so please bring a device to take notes.
Lobby Day | Tuesday, April 14
U.S. Capitol Building, E Capitol St. & 1st St. NE Washington, DC 20004
Agenda
8:30 AM
Group photo at the U.S. Capitol
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Meetings with Members of Congress
You will receive your Hill meeting schedules during training which will provide more details for where to go. We will provide you with pre-paid metro cards. Your team lead will ensure you receive lunch in between meetings. Your team leader will give you a voucher for lunch on either the House or Senate cafeteria.
Dress code:
Business attire
To bring:
- Tablet or phone. We are going to be paperless this year at Lobby Day and Lobby Day Training, so please bring a device to take notes.
- Water bottle. To stay hydrated!
- Umbrella. Just in case, to stay dry!
- Nice, but comfortable shoes. There is a fair amount of walking on Lobby Day, so come prepared.
Additional resources
Getting around
Here are some other useful pieces of information and resources you might find helpful while you are here in Washington, DC.
Metro Map
The closest metro stations to WWF are the Dupont Circle stop on the Red line or the Foggy Bottom metro stop on the Blue/Orange/Silver lines.
Lodging
There are a limited number of rooms available in a hotel room block at the Melrose Georgetown Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20037. The nightly rate is $195 before taxes and fees.