The conference organizers will provide free shuttle service between these hotels and the SIU Touch of Nature Environmental Center. Touch of Nature is the location of the conference proceedings. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms.
Rooms are basic but convenient to the proceedings.
Food services are not available on site. Located in Giant City State Park, the lodge was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corp, made of local sandstone and white oak timber. A limited number of cabins are available from one-room units to larger cabins that can accommodate a family of six. Giant City Lodge is approximately 3 miles south of the conference location. Located 5 miles south of Carbondale.