| Association for Environmental & Outdoor education |
AEOE strengthens environmental education in California by connecting providers, building professional expertise, and championing environmental literacy and outdoor learning.
Regional EE Meetups – FALL 2026
Join us for a networking event on a weekend afternoon in October!
Locations vary throughout the state - to be announced in summer/fall, 2026
Overview: Join environmental and outdoor education professionals from across your region to explore a local site and meet colleagues working in a variety of settings. The event includes networking activities, snacks, and a tour of the site. Make new connections and learn more about a local program in your region!
Meetups are held in multiple locations throughout the state.
If you would like to offer your site as a meet-up location, please contact AEOE (aeoe@aeoe.org). Below, some pictures from previous meetups.
Site accessibility: All meetup sites are ADA accessible. Please reach out to site contacts or aeoe@aeoe.org to discuss specific needs or accommodations that would support your participation.
Past Meetup Locations:
- 2025 Regional Meetups: San Francisco Bay Area (Crissy Field Center) / San Diego County (YMCA Camp Surf) / Humboldt County (Big Lagoon School) / Central Coast (One Cool Earth)
- 2024 Regional Meetups: San Francisco Bay Area (NatureBridge, Golden Gate) / San Diego County (Olivewood Gardens) / Orange County (Environmental Nature Center) / Sierra Foothills (Foothill Horizons)
- 2023 Regional Meetups: San Francisco Bay Area (Environmental Volunteers) / San Diego County (Tecolote Canyon) / Orange County (Back Bay Science Center)
- 2022 Regional Meetups: San Francisco Bay Area (Point Bonita YMCA) / Sierra Foothills (Shady Creek Outdoor School) / Central Coast (Cal Poly) / Los Angeles (Friends of Ballona Wetlands) / Inland Empire (LandUse Learning Center) / San Diego County (Living Coast Discovery Center)
- 2021 Regional Meetups: San Francisco Bay Area (Park Day School) / Sierra Foothills (Lake Francis Resort) / Orange County (Environmental Nature Center) / San Diego County (Cuyamaca Outdoor School)