Wings Festival Connect Hub
For Leaders, Presenters, Affiliate Leaders and Volunteers
Welcome,
Thank you for being part of the Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival. Your knowledge, care, support and leadership are what make this festival so meaningful for our community. We are excited that you will be joining us in 2026 as we celebrate our 29th year!
This portal has been created to make communication private, clear, simple, and easy for everyone. Everything you need related to your specific role (Field Leader, Presenter, Affiliate Event Leader, or Volunteer) will be shared through your Wings Festival Connect Hub personal page, which has been provided to you by email.
If you have any questions at any time, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you,
Krystie Elizabeth Shopland
Festival Event Planner
Questions or need help?
If you have any questions, are unsure about something, or need help accessing your information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help and truly appreciate your involvement with the festival.
What to do first:
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Open your personal Wings Festival Connect Hub page (link provided by email)
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Review your specific Event Guides and details
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Complete the required forms by the stated deadline
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Keep your private Wings Festival Connect Hub page handy as your main reference space
Important Dates and Information Flow:
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Online Events Calendar Preview begins: March 26, 2026 - 10 AM MST
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Online Ticket Sales begin: April 7, 2026 - 10AM MST
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Festival dates: May 4–10, 2026
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Event(s) Description & Bio Form submitted by: February 13, 2026
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Final Information documents shared with you by: April 17, 2026
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Leader, Presenter and Volunteer Appreciation Social - Sunday May 10, 2026 - Noon - 1:30pm - Columbia Valley Centre
General Guide
Printable General Guides will be shared in your private Wings Festival Connect Hub page.
Guides include:
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Festival overview
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Your specific event information and forms with due dates
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Safety information & Waiver details
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Key contacts
Role-Specific Guides
You will find the guides that apply to your role on your private portal page:
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Field Leader Guide
For guided walks, workshops, and field events -
Presenter Guide
For speakers, panelists, and indoor presentations -
Affiliate Event Leader Guide
For partner-hosted or independently managed events -
Volunteer Guide
For festival volunteers and support roles