Upcoming 2008/2009 Conferences

Professional development is important for networking and keeping current on the progression and important happenings within our field. The following are 2008/09 conferences in or relating to environmental/outdoor education.

Wilderness Education Association National Conference

on Outdoor Leadership

Date: February 4-7, 2009

Location: Bloomington, Indiana

Theme: Necessary Journeys

For more information visit www.weainfo.org/en/cms/?239

Living Green Conference

Date: February 7, 2009

Location: Lake Superior College, Duluth, Minnesota

For more information visit www.eagle-ecosource.org

Midwest Student Outdoor Educator's Conference (SOEC)

Date: April 3-5, 2009

Location: Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin

Theme: Let's Make it Sustainable

For more information visit http://www.midwestsoec.org/

Lake Superior Youth Symposium

Date: May 14-17, 2009

Location: College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota

Theme: Global Climate Change and Lake Superior

For more information visit www.lakesuperioryouth.org

North American Association for Environmental Education

Date: October 7-10, 2009

Location: Portland, Oregon

Theme: The Power of Partnerships - Creative Leadership in Environmental Education

For more information visit http://www.naaee.org/conference

Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Conference

Date: October 21 - October 24, 2009

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Theme: Keeping the EE in GREEN: To Learn, To Live, To Act

For more information visit www.uwsp.edu/CNR/waee/Events/fall.aspx

National Association for Interpretation National Workshop

Date: 2009

Location: TBA

Theme: TBA

For more information visit www.interpnet.com/workshop/

Minnesota Naturalists' Association Conference

Date: 2009

Location: Minnesota

Theme: TBA

For more information visit http://www.mnnaturalists.org/index.html