Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education

Are your pre-service candidates ready to teach environmental education? Teachers with licenses in early childhood regular education, elementary and middle school regular education, science, and social studies must demonstrate knowledge and understanding in environmental education including the conservation of natural resources. [PI 34.022(2)]

Register for this one-day workshop "Educator Preparation Program Environmental Education Summit" to engage in hands-on activities, explore resources that embody best practices in environmental education to use in your courses, and connect with fellow teacher educators from across the state!

Happy Pride Month!
Do you have school aged LGBTQIA+ children in your life? Or do you know a school that is looking for resources to support LGBTQIA+ children? Check out this Out for Safe Schools Badges resource page with DPI for more information - https://dpi.wi.gov/families-students/out-safe-school-badges.

📝Make your youth's voice heard in this global survey on shaping education! Through a global survey and consultation meetings, young people ages 11–30 and youth organizations worldwide are called to share their views on three core themes: young people’s vision and aspirations for the world, the changes they would like to see in education and learning, and the actions they are willing to take to help bring about these changes. 📝

Take the survey by September 20, 2026. Learn more at website: https://eepro.naaee.org/opportunity/unesco-global-youth-survey-education

📰In the News📰
Check out this video clip and article about the Youth Conservation Congress and organized activity that was being done in the Green Bay area. Wisconsin’s Conservation Congress helps guide the state’s natural resource management plan wtih delegates from around the state. In this spotlight, is the the Youth Conservation Congress, which consists of middle and high school age students who share a passion for the outdoors.

https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/toledo/news/2026/05/21/youth-conservation-congress

🏆AWARDEE SPOTLIGHT🏆
Ginny Carlton was awarded the 2026 "Dave Engleson Award" which spotlights individuals and organizations making a significant contribution to the field of environmental education. Check out the amazing career of engaging in environmental education of Ginny Carlton from Wisconsin Sea Grant at https://www.waee.org/2026-waee-awardees.

Congrats Ginny! Thank you for all you do and have done to support EE over your career!

⭐ The State Environmental Education Conference registration is coming soon! ⭐

Registration rates will be:
🟢 One-day conference (member): $150
🟢 One-day conference (non-member): $200
🟢 Full conference (member): $250
🟢 Full conference (non-member): $300
🟢 Presenters: $50 off registration rate
🟢 We offer equity rates outlined for those who can't afford the rates.

➡ Submit a speaker proposal today by visiting https://www.waee.org/annual-conference

👤Professional Development Opportunity👤
Explore Oconto Marsh with UW-Green Bay, Oconto County Conservation Department and UW Extension Lakes to learn about native and non-local aquatic plants and meet water professionals. Join the group on July 15th in Oconto, Wisconsin from 9 am - 12 pm.

This is a FREE opporutnity. Register by July 1st.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6ETr6pz0DJ7-YXUqxCRm_w7_8ZZV5KNrc-qTAZ7BV80INGg/viewform?usp=send_form

Join Ho-Chunk Nation SEED program in a 3 day retreat to discuss education equity and inclusive practices for the betterment of all students.

Retreat is $75 to cover the cost of materials and meals. Even is Nekoosa, WI June 16 - 18.

Scan the QR code to get registered!

Shout out to our community for raising over $1000 for the Great Wisconsin Birdathon with ! Half will be used for bird conservation efforts in Wisconsin and the other half going to WAEE to support educator workshps of birds!

The birdathon goes through June 15, so still time to donate or log birds for our team. Check it out here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/WIBirdathon2026/teams/