More Info About TLOV2008

Join hundreds of others this summer at the Midwest's premiere animal advocacy conference, "Their Lives, Our Voices." This conference will be hosted by Compassionate Action for Animals and will take place in Minneapolis at the beautiful Hubert H. Humphrey Conference Center from June 6-8.

Cost

The cost is now $80 for the general public and $40 for students.

There is no group rate, nor can you register for just one day.

Attendees will be able register at the door, but we cannot guarantee you meals if you do so.

Refunds will be available, minus our transaction costs, up until May 30th.

No one will be turned down due to lack of funds! Please contact us if you'd like to attend but cannot afford the full rate.

Attendee Benefits

Benefits for attendees will include:

• Dynamic presentations by leaders in the national and regional animal advocacy movement, which will provide you with practical information on activist approaches and skills.
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, plus refreshments and snacks throughout the conference.
• Free or cheap lodging options at the homes of local activists or at a hotel with a discounted group rate.
• A goodie bag with swag from our sponsors.
• A chance to sample the Twin Cities' veg-friendly dining and shopping, as well as many bike paths, walkways, and an active nightlife.
• Opportunities to mingle with activists from all across the Midwest.
• And much more!

Transportation

Walking

The venue for the conference is in a convenient location with plenty of veg-friendly restaurants and stores within walking distance.

Public Transportation

Minneapolis' Metro Transit system can get you anywhere from St. Paul to the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis. Check out the bus and light rail routes.

Biking

Well known for its many bike paths and trails, Minneapolis is a cyclist's paradise. If you don't have a bicycle and would like to borrow one for the weekend, please inquire with us. The city of Minneapolis has a number of biking maps on their website.

Parking

The conference center site has driving directions and parking details. Note that there are also parking options in the surrounding residential area.

Also, check out our Google community map, which includes markers for the venue and the nearest parking ramp.

Flying

The airport code for Minneapolis is "MSP". The airport is located fairly close to the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

Depending on where you're staying, you may be able to take the Minneapolis Light Rail system. The Cedar/Riverside stop is less than a quarter mile from the conference venue and the nearby Holiday Inn. A taxi from the airport to town should cost you about $20-30, depending on your exact destination.

If you are booking a flight to the conference, consult websites such as Travelocity, Orbitz, and Cheaptickets for competitive prices.

Conference Venue

The conference will take place at Hubert H. Humphrey Center on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN.

What's Nearby?

Check out our Google community map, which includes markers for the venue, nearby hotels and restaurants, and more.

Also check out the Twin Cities listing at VegGuide.Org. There are a lot of great vegan-friendly options in the area.

Lodging

There are several lodging options available. We have secured a group rate at the nearby Holiday Inn, and there are also some cheaper options a bit farther away from the conference venue. Check out the lodging page for details.

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