7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Field Trips (pre-registration is required, departure and return times will vary)

• Great Salt Lake & Farmington Bay airboat tour — Join waterfowl biologists and refuge managers from the nine refuges lining the east shore of the Great Salt Lake to explore the lake in airboats. The Great Salt Lake, North America's largest terminal lake, was named a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve in recognition of the large populations of shorebirds it hosts. Participants in this tour should expect to see clouds of shorebirds and other water birds as they explore the lake from a vantage point few people ever enjoy — the lake itself. Box lunches will be provided.
   
• Fishing on the Provo River — The Provo River is one of the most popular fisheries in Utah. The majority of trout in the Provo River are brown trout, but anglers can expect to catch an occasional rainbow, cutthroat or mountain whitefish. Seasoned anglers recommend using small flies (sizes 18–22) in patterns such as gold-ribbed hares ear, scuds, pheasant tails, chamois caddis, brassies and many other patterns. Much of the river has special regulations requiring artificial flies and lures only, but we'll fish a stretch of river adjacent to an area where bait anglers can fish. It may be a good idea to bring a small backpack to the conference for this field trip to carry water, sunscreen, a camera and fishing gear. Participants must provide their own pole/rod, tackle and license. Box lunches will be provided. Utah fishing licenses can be purchased online at wildlife.utah.gov
   
• River fishing in northern Utah — Fishery biologists from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will lead participants on a trip to Blue Ribbon fishing areas on the Logan and Blacksmith Fork rivers in Northern Utah. These rivers offer world-class cutthroat, brown and rainbow trout fishing not to mention breath-taking scenery. It may be a good idea to bring a small backpack to the conference for this field trip to carry water, sunscreen, a camera and fishing gear. Participants must provide their own pole/rod, tackle and license. Utah fishing licenses can be purchased online at wildlife.utah.gov. As a bonus, participants on this field trip will learn the skills necessary to brighten up any campfire with harmonica music. Box lunches and harmonicas will be provided.
   
• High-Mountain wildflower & wildlife walk — Come wander through the high mountain wildflower meadows of the Albion Basin nestled within the mountains east of Alta and Snowbird ski resorts. Dr. Sherman Brough, a professor of botany and resident wildflower expert, will guide the hike. After a leisurely hike along a flower-lined trail toward Secret Lake you'll take a tram to the top of the mountain to enjoy lunch with an extraordinary view. It may be a good idea to bring a small backpack to the conference for this field trip to carry a jacket, water, sunscreen, wildflower or bird identification books and a camera.
   
• Downtown Salt Lake City shopping & Temple Square tour — Temple Square, owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons), is within walking distance of three malls, the Museum of Church History and Art, the Family History Library, the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, the Church Office Building, the Beehive House, and the Lion House. This beautifully landscaped 10-acre plot of ground in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is one of Utah's most visited attractions. The centerpiece of the Square is the six-spired granite Salt Lake Temple, and adjacent to this imposing edifice is the domed Tabernacle, home of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the great Tabernacle organ. Participants on this field trip will enjoy a guided tour of the gardens on Temple Square and be treated to an organ recital in the Conference Center.

• After the tour and recital you will be free to shop, catch a movie or tour additional historical sites in the area. An ACI shuttle will pick you up at the north end of The Gateway mall at 3:30 pm. The Gateway mall is one of Salt Lake City's best shopping, dining and entertainment centers. The mall is also boasts the Olympic Legacy Plaza, with the Olympic Wall of Honor and the dancing waters of the Olympic Snowflake Fountain. Maps will be provided and public transportation on TRAX from Temple Square to The Gateway mall is free. Lunch is not provided on this field trip.
   

• Antelope Island tour — Nestled in the middle of the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island is the best place to see this unique lake. Wade in salty water (six times saltier than the ocean) and enjoy oolitic sandy beaches (hand lenses provided for a closer look at the lakes unique sand.) Wildlife viewing abounds with one of the oldest bison herds in America, along with antelope, deer, big horn sheep, coyotes, burrowing owls, and more. Explore the historic ranch site — home to the longest continually inhabited home in Utah and the largest sheep sheering operation west of the Mississippi River. Along the way, we'll make discoveries in the Island Visitors' Center, learn about the history and uses of the Great Salt Lake and view exposed rock that is older than the rock at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Box lunches will be provided.

5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Hospitality — Hampton Inn, Weber Room (2nd floor)

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

ACI Auction and Dinner at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center — Sponsored by the Outdoor Channel

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Hospitality — Hampton Inn, Weber Room (2nd Floor) — Surprise musical entertainment provided. If you miss this you won't have a clue what people are talking about on Thursday.