The PAEE Annual Conference is an opportunity to celebrate and grow in the fantastic environmental education field in Pennsylvania!
Join us in person on March 10-12, 2025 for our Annual Conference at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA!
Schedule At A Glance (the order and the activities are subject to change)
Sunday, March 9 – Come up a day early and explore Erie with us on our Pre-Conference Field Trips Monday, March 10 – **AFTERNOON/EVENING** Registration, Dinner for all, Annual Meeting, Awards Ceremony Tuesday, March 11 – Breakfast, Conference Workshops, Lunch, Conference Workshops, Dinner, Keynote Speaker, Evening Activities Wednesday, March 12 – Breakfast, Conference Workshops, Silent Auction Winners, Wrap Up Activity, Depart in Early Afternoon (Lunch on your own)
The theme of this year’s conference – Waves of Connection – celebrates what makes PAEE so special: our collective ability as passionate environmental educators to drive change through resilience, diversity, engagement, and connections. We encourage presentations that incorporate experiences and activities from community events, school programs, advocacy work, staff training, and more.
Our tracks for this year are
Connecting to Science: Are you an expert on rocks, mushrooms, or other nature topics? Share your knowledge to help educators improve their understanding of specific natural science topics or present cutting-edge research that could reach a wider audience.
Connecting to Classrooms: Have a great program you’d like to share? Present your activities, lesson plans, or learning experiences. Examples could include STEELS-aligned and MWEE projects.
Connecting to Communities: Partnerships are essential for environmental education. Share how you collaborate with your community to protect the natural world.
Connecting to Nature: We all love learning outside! Join us for pre-conference field trips to explore the beautiful spaces in and around Erie.