Purdue University
Department of
Forestry and
Natural Resources
Future Forests: Emerging Physiological and Genetic Technologies 
Location 
 
Revised:
July 10, 2006
North American Forest Biology Workshop
May 20-23, 2007
Hosted by Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Bloomington Convention Center
Bloomington, Indiana, USA

Location

Bloomington Indiana is located in the heart of Indiana's hardwood country and is adjacent to the Hoosier National Forest, Monroe Reservoir, and the Morgan-Monroe State Forest. The Convention Center is located in downtown Bloomington near eclectic shops, antique stores, and nightclubs.

Bloomington is approximately one-hour from the Indianapolis, Indiana airport. Bloomington Shuttle service has transportation from the airport to the Courtyard by Marriott and adjacent Convention Center with 9 roundtrips daily.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Courtyard by Marriott for a special rate of $94 per night plus tax if reserved by April 20, 2007. To reserve a room, call the hotel at (800) 321-2211 or reserve online using group code NAFNAFA. The Courtyard is connected to the Convention Center, site of the Workshop.

There are a number of other hotels in the area. The next closest hotel (4 blocks away) is the recently opened Hilton Garden Inn, at (877) STAY-HGI. Check with the visitors bureau for other hotel options. Camping options are also available in the area.

For general visitor information and attractions click here.

Directions

From the Indianapolis Airport: Bloomington is 50 miles south of the airport. From the airport take I-465 South to Exit 4, State Road 37. Take Highway 37 South to the College Avenue Exit. Take College Avenue to 3rd and College. Continue straight thru the intersection. The Convention Center is on the right. The entrance for parking is south of the Courtyard by Marriott.

From the South: Take State Road 37 to the College Ave exit. Follow 4.5 miles to hotel.

Further maps and directions to the Convention Center.