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We bring the brightest minds together to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement through the power of education to create a more sustainable future for all. For five decades, NAAEE has served as the professional association, champion, and backbone organization for the field of environmental education, working with a diverse group of educators in the US, Canada, and Mexico to advance en

vironmental education. Environmental education focuses on learners of all ages, the importance of experiential, interdisciplinary education, developing problem-solving and decision-making skills, promoting civic engagement, and creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable society.

08/04/2026

Building an environmentally conscious future often means looking to the past. 2025 CEE-Change Fellow Ginny Ellis-Kirifi, programme manager at BLAKE, bridges access gaps in environmental education for young Māori by learning from their elders. Her work with Blake Inspire champions the idea that stewardship flourishes when every community member has access to education.

🔗 https://bit.ly/BlakeInspire

07/30/2026

Imagine a future where waste is reduced, resources are valued, and communities thrive. Whether you work in formal or nonformal education, GEEP Africa's next webinar will offer practical examples of how to incorporate locally-relevant circular economy principles into your teaching to help make that future a reality! Don't miss "Education Bright Spots: Circular Economy Solutions from Across Africa" on August 11, featuring leading voices from Ghana, South Africa, and Kenya who will share how they are transforming circular economy principles into action through schools, community programs, and conservation initiatives.

Register today: bit.ly/EducationBrightSpots.

07/29/2026

Need a little help getting to Portland this October?

Scholarships are available to help offset registration costs for the 2026 NAAEE Annual Conference and Research Symposium, making it easier for educators, students, and environmental professionals to join this inspiring community of changemakers. Applications are due August 7. You can also save on registration by signing up to volunteer!

Apply today and take the next step toward connecting, learning, and imagining what's possible together. Learn more: bit.ly/NAAEE2026Scholarships.

07/28/2026

At NAAEE, we believe environmental education empowers people with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to create a healthy and sustainable future for everyone, and that protecting the natural world starts with each of us.

This , discover how conservation comes to life through GEEP's collection of environmental education case studies. Featuring real-world examples from around the globe, these stories show how educators and communities are working together to protect ecosystems and inspire stewardship: bit.ly/GEEPCaseStudies.

Together, we can create a future where people and nature thrive.

07/27/2026

2025 CEE-Change Fellow Teresa Cole, director of education at the James River Association, shares how her Community Action Project reimagined the James River Leadership Expedition by listening to students, educators, Indigenous partners, and community leaders. The program is expanding access, deepening students' understanding of issues affecting the James River, and empowering more youth to create meaningful changes in their community.

🔗 eepro.naaee.org/community/blog/through-ebbs-and-flows-growing-student-leadership-through-expanded-participation

📸 James River Association

07/24/2026

Our 23rd Annual Research Symposium is your chance to connect with researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners exploring the future of environmental education research! In addition to thought-provoking panels and presentations, don’t miss all the Symposium has to offer.

You can also sign up for additional events, including a chance to explore educational programming at Hoyt Arboretum, followed by a hike along the Redwood trail and a visit to the Portland Japanese Garden. And join the Graduate Student Breakfast and/or the Research Symposium Dinner for unforgettable opportunities to network and connect with the research community. Register today: conference.naaee.org/research-symposium.

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07/23/2026

Registration is now open for our upcoming GEEP Africa webinar on the circular economy! Join us on August 11 for an inspiring conversation with three incredible educators who are putting circular economy principles into practice across schools, community programs, and environmental education initiatives!

Through "Education Bright Spots: Circular Economy Solutions from Across Africa," you'll discover practical strategies and ideas to help learners connect waste reduction, sustainability, and community action. Register today: bit.ly/EducationBrightSpots.

07/22/2026

An inspiring conversation on place-based education is coming up soon! Join NAAEE and Matt Biggar, Ph.D., for an eeWEBINAR exploring ideas from his new book, "Connected to Place: Regenerating Nature, Community, and Local Economies Through Systems Change."

What if many of today's environmental and social challenges stem from a deeper crisis of disconnectedness? Discover how the model of place-based systems can help reconnect people with nature and each other, creating lasting change. Register today and join the conversation: bit.ly/ConnectedToPlace.

07/21/2026

More than 45,000 kids are already spending time outdoors thanks to the Outdoors Alliance for Kids' One Million Kids Outdoors campaign, and we're excited to help keep the momentum going!

Every child deserves the chance to explore, learn, and build a lifelong connection with nature. Here's to the next 45,000 and beyond! Join the movement: 1mkidsoutdoors.org.

07/20/2026

Calling volunteers: Help make the NAAEE 2026 Conference a success! Volunteers support everything from sessions and workshops to posters, plenaries, and eePRO group meetings, and every role helps create an engaging experience for attendees.

As a thank you, volunteers who complete eight hours of service receive a discount off conference registration. No previous experience or advance preparation is needed.

Sign up today and be part of the team that brings the conference to life: bit.ly/NAAEE2026Volunteer.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.naaee.org/

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