California Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education - AEOE

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California Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education - AEOE We are a California-based non-profit organization created by and for outdoor and environmental educators. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

AEOE strengthens environmental education in California by connecting providers, building professional expertise, and championing environmental literacy and outdoor learning. This is a page for supporters of the California Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE) and those interested in promoting environmental education and outdoor learning. We welcome participation and dialogues that are appropriate for all ages and relative to our mission. By participating in this page, you are agreeing to the following policies:

- Be respectful of all audiences when posting or commenting. That means avoiding profanity, pornography, personal attacks, willful misinformation, and spam.

- Please be sure your posts are related to EE (especially if advertisements), relevant, not spam, not infringing on copyrights/trademarks, non-violent, and promoting only legal, morally sound activities. If you violate this policy, your post(s) will be removed immediately. If you repeatedly violate this policy you will be permanently banned from our page.

Calling all environmental education program leaders, managers, and directors! We're hosting our Annual Program Leaders R...
10/09/2026

Calling all environmental education program leaders, managers, and directors! We're hosting our Annual Program Leaders Retreat at Camp Ocean Pines this winter, and we would love to see you there!

Located in Cambria, Camp Ocean Pines is mere minutes from the coast and optional excursions could include beach walks, watching the sunset, or a short drive to see the elephant seals. This weekend is an opportunity to connect with other leaders in the field for dynamic conversations around environmental literacy and navigating programmatic successes/challenges in California.

Visit aeoe.org/Program-Leaders-Retreat to learn more!

It’s been a great week in Portland connecting with environmental educators from around the globe at the North American A...
10/09/2026

It’s been a great week in Portland connecting with environmental educators from around the globe at the North American Association for Environmental Education - NAAEE conference! Thanks to Executive Director Estrella Risinger and Board Vice President Stephanie Springer from NatureBridge for representing our state. It’s been especially fun to see so many other EE professionals from California! Thanks to Portland for being such a lovely host city. Favorite spot: Mills End Park, the smallest urban park in the United States.

We're looking for the next Instructor of the Year! This award celebrates an environmental or outdoor education instructo...
10/09/2026

We're looking for the next Instructor of the Year! This award celebrates an environmental or outdoor education instructor who is making a difference in their community and in the lives of their students. We seek nominations for individuals who align with our organizational values: growth, appreciation, inclusivity, and accountability.

Note: As we are a California-based organization, we are looking specifically for instructors in California. However, neither you nor your nominee need to be AEOE members to apply for this award.

Visit aeoe.org/awards to learn more and submit a nomination today! Nominations close Dec. 1st.

There's still time to register for the Fall Regional Meetups! Find a site near you and expand your network.Visit aeoe.or...
10/07/2026

There's still time to register for the Fall Regional Meetups! Find a site near you and expand your network.

Visit aeoe.org/events to register!

Check out our *NEW AND IMPROVED* job board for environmental and outdoor education opportunities across California! Whet...
10/03/2026

Check out our *NEW AND IMPROVED* job board for environmental and outdoor education opportunities across California! Whether you're an experienced educator, a recent graduate, or someone eager to make a difference, you'll find a range of positions that align with your skills and interests. Employers can also post job openings to attract candidates who are committed to environmental stewardship and outdoor learning.

Take a look and see what's out there! aeoe.org/Find-A-Job

Now accepting nominations for AEOE's Annual Impact Awards! This year, we're opening all of our awards in the fall. Nomin...
10/01/2026

Now accepting nominations for AEOE's Annual Impact Awards! This year, we're opening all of our awards in the fall. Nominations will be accepted until December 1st. Join us in celebrating excellence in environmental education across the state!

Visit aeoe.org/awards to submit your nomination today!

Thank you to Ten Strands and CAELI for partnering on our Organization of the Year Award. We appreciate your support!

There are nearly 100 organizations in our statewide network! All different types of outdoor education providers can beco...
09/30/2026

There are nearly 100 organizations in our statewide network! All different types of outdoor education providers can become Organizational Members of AEOE. In doing so, you join a community of educators across the state committed to using environmental and outdoor education as a tool to create lasting environmental change. Our current organizational members span a wide array of approaches: zoos, outdoor science camps, county offices of education, conservation non-profits, nature-based preschools, and school districts. Join the movement!

Click the link in bio to learn more, or visit aeoe.org/membership.

Great news: Governor Newsom signed SB 1048 into law, paving the way for a California State Seal of Climate Literacy! Th...
09/29/2026

Great news: Governor Newsom signed SB 1048 into law, paving the way for a California State Seal of Climate Literacy!

Thanks to our friends at UndauntedK12 for the image and for leading this effort along with Ten Strands and the countless other champions who called, emailed, and pushed for this diploma distinction recognizing climate knowledge, green career preparation, and hands-on learning.


Have you registered yet? Accessible by Nature - Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners! The course ru...
09/28/2026

Have you registered yet? Accessible by Nature - Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners! The course runs from November 2 - December 15, 2026.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching approach that works to accommodate the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary barriers in the learning process. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators. We hope this course will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible. One graduate unit from the University of San Diego is available upon completion of the course.

Visit aeoe.org/eeCourses to learn more and register.

The virtual EE Provider Professional Learning Community sessions bring program leaders from environmental education orga...
09/26/2026

The virtual EE Provider Professional Learning Community sessions bring program leaders from environmental education organizations together to engage in collaborative learning and build capacity. Join colleagues from around the state to share resources, explore best practices, and build connections to strengthen our respective organizations and increase our collective impact.

Register at aeoe.org/events or
https://ca-eli.org/innovation-hubs/community-based-partner/

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Berkeley, CA
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