Grand Gathering
The annual Grand Gathering is a GCC Members-only event that provides updates on priority projects GCC supports at Grand Canyon National Park.
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Save the Date for Grand Gathering: May 15-17, 2026
Grand Gathering is an amazing opportunity to connect with fellow Grand Canyon Conservancy Members and see first-hand how your support helps keep the canyon GRAND. At this year’s event, we honor something extraordinary: the role our Members play in shaping how people experience Grand Canyon.
The energy, enthusiasm, and generosity of our members inspire and energize all that we do. We are truly grateful for this caring community and the vital role they play in preserving and protecting this national treasure.
Registration will open in early March. We hope you’ll join us this spring at the South Rim for this inspiring and unforgettable experience.
All invitations will be sent via email. To update or provide your email for event invitations, email us at philanthropy@grandcanyon.org. Contact Courtney Conrad at cconrad@grandcanyon.org if you have any questions.
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2026 Keynote Speaker
As a part of the Grand Gathering Program, GCC will host a special screening of the Out There on May 15, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Brendan Hall. Brendan will deliver a keynote on May 16, sharing insights from his work and his unique perspective on storytelling, landscape, and belonging. The film uncovers a deeply human portrait of the parks - revealing them as places of reflection, resilience, and connection across generations and cultures.Â
Out There: A National Parks Story
In the centennial year of the U.S. National Park Service, a young filmmaker and his childhood friend set off on a 10,000-mile journey through America’s national parks, leaving home with little more than a camera and a desire to understand what connects people to these wild places. What begins as a summer road trip becomes a seven-year odyssey, capturing untold stories of those who protect, visit, and find healing in the parks.
Brendan Hall
Brendan Hall is a documentary filmmaker telling stories in the natural world and beyond. His projects have brought viewers on adventures that explore the frontiers of our human spirit. In his work, Brendan is committed to sharing awe and empathy on our planet in hopes that we may be inspired to preserve it for future generations. While Brendan is a director, cinematographer and editor. He is also a night sky photographer, scuba diver and amateur juggler.
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