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• eeCourse: Accessible by Nature: Designing EE to Support All Learners

  • Start
    October 20, 2025
  • End
    December 05, 2025
  • Location
    Online - Moodle

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  Accessible by Nature: Designing EE to Support All Learners 

  Description: This eeCourse uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This eeCourse 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 eeCourse will inspire you to strengthen your pedagogical practices so they are more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

  Timing: This roughly 6-week course takes an approximately 12 hours to complete. The course runs from October 20 through December 5, 2025. This eeCourse is offered on a quarterly basis. 

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course. 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6-week timeframe. 

  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage the timely completion of assignments. While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the course will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.

  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on public forums and Padlet boards, and writing/recording personal reflections.

  • The eeCourse is managed through Moodle - participants will be sent an invitation to access the course on the start date. 

  The course will be moderated by Amy Williams, Ed.D.

  One graduate unit is available upon completion of the course (the unit costs $79 and is purchased separately from University of San Diego). Note that you must also submit a certificate of competition in order to receive your transcript.

  eeCourse content was designed by Michelle Silvers of Silver’s Lining PLLC, Estrella Risinger with AEOE, Michelle Pearce and Lauren Pyle with the Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC), with contributions from Rebekah Jones and the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning.

  AEOE's eeCourses are offered in partnership with NAAEE and the Affiliate Network.

  
  

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• Webinar: Taking Science Outdoors!

  • When
    October 21, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Webinar: Taking Science Outdoors!

  Tuesday, October 21 | 4-5pm Pacific

  Science comes alive when you learn it outside. Join three lifelong science educators to share about their experience in community science. You will learn how you and students can become scientists (and support classroom curriculum) by counting species of plants, animals or birds in your local area, testing water quality in community spaces, or using free apps to contribute to the scientific knowledge base.

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  Offered by The Outdoor Learning School & Store and Outdoor Learning Partners:
  

  

  • Registration is FREE and there are draw prizes for attendees!
  • All registrants will receive a discount code to access other outdoor learning resources when they register
  • For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Outdoor Learning School & Store's recordings page
  • Following the workshop, participants will receive a link to access a Certificate of Attendance

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• Webinar: Outdoor Learning in the Early Years

  • When
    October 28, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Webinar: Outdoor Learning in the Early Years

  Tuesday, October 28 | 4-5pm Pacific

  Join a trio of expert early childhood educators to discuss Outdoor Learning in the Early Years. Experience the must do’s, how to’s, resources for success, and professional development opportunities available to you to spend more quality time outside with your early childhood group.

  Click here to register

  Offered by The Outdoor Learning School & Store and Outdoor Learning Partners:
  

  

  • Registration is FREE and there are draw prizes for attendees!
  • All registrants will receive a discount code to access other outdoor learning resources when they register
  • For those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Outdoor Learning School & Store's recordings page
  • Following the workshop, participants will receive a link to access a Certificate of Attendance

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• EE Program Leader Virtual Community of Practice: Best Practices for Staff Training

  • When
    November 18, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Community-Based Partner (CBP) virtual Community of Practice brings program leaders and staff 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.

  This effort is a collaboration between AEOE and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI). 
  

  Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm

  • November 18, 2025 Best practices for staff training
  • January 20, 2026 Building school & district partnerships
  • March 10, 2026 Program evaluation tools & techniques
  • May 18, 2026 Climate education

  Register for one or more of the meetings here.

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• Virtual Environmental Education Career Fair

  • When
    December 02, 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Online | Zoom

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  Calling all job seekers and employers! Join us for a virtual environmental education career fair. Site leaders will be grouped into breakout rooms, where they will make a pitch for their organization/worksite, share any current or upcoming employment opportunities, and end with Q&A. Job seekers will choose several rooms to attend. Interviews will not be conducted during the event, but if you make a connection you can exchange contact information and plan to follow up. Find your next dream job in environmental and outdoor education! 

  The primary focus is on employers based in California, but all are welcome to attend. 

  Participating employers to be announced closer to the event.

  Note, you don't have to be actively seeking new employment to attend - it can be beneficial to learn about different programs and opportunities even if you're happily employed where you are or haven't entered the field yet!

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• Fall 2025 Regional EE Meetup: Central Coast

  • When
    December 13, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    One Cool Earth, San Luis Obispo

  Registration is closed

  Fall Regional Meetup - One Cool Earth, San Luis Obispo

  The SLO County Environmental Education Coalition and the Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education are collaborating to give you a special day in the community! This event will be held at One Cool Earth’s headquarter garden. Explore the space, meet colleagues working in a variety of settings across the region, and deepen your practice. We'll explore topics related to advocacy, both at the school level and the city level. We'll also get a chance to discuss funding opportunities, best practices in the field, and environmental justice. The event will include networking activities, snacks, and a tour of the site. 

  
  

  Environmental educator professionals in any role and setting are all encouraged to attend. 

  Site accessibility: Flat, level terrain, although the garden space itself is a mix of gravel and wood chips so we recommend wheels that can handle that terrain. Parking for people with disabilities is available. 

  CENTRAL COAST LOCATION: One Cool Earth builds, creates, and sustains outdoor learning environments across San Luis Obispo County, using school gardens and community spaces as living classrooms.

  Date: Saturday, December 13 (postponed from original date and note that this date differs from other regional meetups)

  Address: 875 Laureate Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

  Timing: 1-5PM

  This event is hosted in collaboration with the SLO County Environmental Education Coalition.

  
  

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• eeCourse: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Education

  • Start
    January 15, 2026
  • End
    March 01, 2026
  • Location
    Online - Moodle

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  eeCourse: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Environmental Education

  Description: This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in Traditional Ecological Knowledge and ways of knowing. It is meant to be an introductory course and spark interest in further learning around how we can more intentionally and respectfully incorporate traditional Indigenous ways of knowing into our environmental and outdoor learning programming.

  Through four modules, which incorporate a variety of readings, videos, and other interactive activities, you will: 

  • Identify some of the opportunities and challenges in using TEK to address environmental challenges
  • Develop your personal guidelines for integrating principles of TEK in your teaching which honor, acknowledge, and care take TEK and Indigenous people
  • Compare and contrast Traditional Ecological Knowledge & ways of knowing with Western science & ways of knowing 
  • Support your students in developing relationships with the world around them
  • Teach a lesson or a unit which integrates TEK knowledge and/or practices with your participants

  Timing: This roughly 6-week course takes approximately 15 hours to complete. The course runs from January 15 - March 1, 2026. This course is offered on a quarterly basis. 

  Format: This is an asynchronous online course, with an optional live session over Zoom (date TBD). 

  • All activities must be completed independently on your own time/schedule within the 6-week timeframe. 

  • We will provide a suggested timeline and periodic reminders to encourage the timely completion of assignments. While we want to be flexible, we also want these learning experiences to be meaningful and we think timely and periodic work in the course will benefit participants more than trying to complete coursework at the last minute.

  • Coursework includes watching videos, reading articles, posting on public forums and Padlet boards, and writing/recording personal reflections.

  • The course is managed through Moodle - participants will be sent an invitation to access the course on the start date. 

  The course is moderated by Jasjeet Dhanota, AEOE's Communications and Relationships Manager.

  One graduate unit is available upon completion of the course (the unit costs $79 and is purchased separately from University of San Diego). Note that you must also submit a certificate of competition in order to receive your transcript.

  Note that registration is open through January 31, however we encourage you to register earlier so you have the full 6 weeks to complete the course. 

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• EE Program Leader Virtual Community of Practice: Building School & District Partnerships

  • When
    January 20, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Community-Based Partner (CBP) virtual Community of Practice brings program leaders and staff 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.

  This effort is a collaboration between AEOE and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI). 
  

  Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm

  • November 18, 2025 Best practices for staff training
  • January 20, 2026 Building school & district partnerships
  • March 10, 2026 Program evaluation tools & techniques
  • May 18, 2026 Climate education

  Register for one or more of the meetings here.

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat - Full Weekend w/ Lodging

  • Start
    January 30, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    February 01, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

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  Join your colleagues from across the state for an overnight retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. The site is just minutes from the coast, and optional morning excursions can include nature walks around the property, a short hike down to the coastline, or a short drive to see the elephant seals. 

  Professional development, lodging for two nights*, and five meals included (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast). In addition to a structured PD session (topic TBD), there will be discussions on statewide efforts to advance environmental literacy, and ample opportunities for networking and conversations around topics of your choice. 

  Draft Agenda

  • Friday afternoon arrival and check-in
  • Friday dinner
  • Friday evening social (optional)
  • Saturday breakfast
  • Saturday morning local exploration (on your own or team up with other attendees)
  • Saturday lunch 
    
  • Saturday afternoon: professional development (TBD)
  • Saturday dinner
  • Saturday evening: networking, resource share, and prep for open space
  • Sunday morning walk (optional) and check-out
  • Sunday breakfast
  • Sunday open space

  *Lodging includes shared cabins with bunk beds and their own bathroom. You will need to bring your own linens (bedding or sleeping bag, pillow) and toiletries. 

  Professional development: TBD

  Registration options:

  Please select the option that is appropriate for you. Members automatically receive a discounted rate if you are logged in. If you work for an organizational member, contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org for your discount code. The assisted level rate is available for anyone who needs financial assistance to attend. 

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat - No Lodging

  • Start
    January 30, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    February 01, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

  Register

  Join your colleagues from across the state for a retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Professional development and meals meals included. With this registration level you are responsible for securing your own lodging. In addition to a structured PD session (topic TBD), there will be discussions on statewide efforts to advance environmental literacy, and ample opportunities for networking and conversations around topics of your choice. 

  Draft Agenda

  • Friday dinner
  • Friday evening social (optional)
  • Saturday breakfast
  • Saturday morning local exploration (on your own or team up with other attendees)
  • Saturday lunch 
    
  • Saturday afternoon: professional development session
  • Saturday dinner
  • Saturday evening: networking, resource share, and prep for open space
  • Sunday morning walk (optional) 
  • Sunday breakfast
  • Sunday open space

  Professional development topic: TBD

  Registration options:

  Please select the option that is appropriate for you. Members automatically receive a discounted rate if you are logged in. If you work for an organizational member, contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org for your discount code. The assisted level rate is available for anyone who needs financial assistance to attend. 

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• Program Leaders Annual Retreat - Saturday night only

  • Start
    January 31, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • End
    February 01, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria

  Register

  Join your colleagues from across the state for an overnight retreat on the beautiful site of Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria. Professional development, lodging for one night*, and three meals included (Saturday lunch and dinner, plus Sunday breakfast). If you would like to arrive on Friday instead to have more time to network and share resources with your colleagues, please select the full Program Leaders' retreat registration. In addition to a structured PD session (topic TBD), there will be discussions on statewide efforts to advance environmental literacy, and ample opportunities for networking and conversations around topics of your choice.  

  Draft Agenda

  • Saturday late morning arrival and check-in
  • Saturday lunch (included)
  • Saturday afternoon: professional development 
  • Saturday dinner (included)
  • Saturday evening: networking, resource share, and prep for open space
  • Sunday morning walk (optional) and check-out
  • Sunday breakfast (included)
  • Sunday open space

  *Lodging includes shared cabins with bunk beds and their own bathroom. You will need to bring your own linens (bedding or sleeping bag, pillow) and toiletries. Please reach out to aeoe@aeoe.org if you prefer to secure your own lodging and meals. 
  

  Professional development: TBD

  Registration options:

  Please select the option that is appropriate for you. Members automatically receive a discounted rate if you are logged in. If you work for an organizational member, contact us at aeoe@aeoe.org for your discount code. The assisted level rate is available for anyone who needs financial assistance to attend. 

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• EE Program Leader Virtual Community of Practice: Program Evaluation Tools & Techniques

  • When
    March 10, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Community-Based Partner (CBP) virtual Community of Practice brings program leaders and staff 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.

  This effort is a collaboration between AEOE and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI). 
  

  Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm

  • November 18, 2025 Best practices for staff training
  • January 20, 2026 Building school & district partnerships
  • March 10, 2026 Program evaluation tools & techniques
  • May 18, 2026 Climate education

  Register for one or more of the meetings here.

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• Save the Date: Statewide Conference 2026

  • Start
    May 01, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    May 03, 2026
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    SCICON Outdoor School, Tulare County, Springville

  Announcing the annual statewide conference for environmental and outdoor educators!

  May 1-3, 2026 | SCICON Outdoor School, Tulare County, Springville

  Save the date for a weekend of learning, connection, and fun! 

  Find more details at aeoe.org/conference-2026

  
  

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• EE Program Leader Virtual Community of Practice: Climate Education

  • When
    May 19, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  The Community-Based Partner (CBP) virtual Community of Practice brings program leaders and staff 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.

  This effort is a collaboration between AEOE and the California Environmental Literacy Initiative (CAELI). 
  

  Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm

  • November 18, 2025 Best practices for staff training
  • January 20, 2026 Building school & district partnerships
  • March 10, 2026 Program evaluation tools & techniques
  • May 19, 2026 Climate education

  Register for one or more of the meetings here.

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