Annual Advancing EE Conference
2027 Colorado's Advancing Environmental Education Conference - Save the Date!
September 23 & 24, 2027
(Pre-Conference Summit on September 22)
Check back soon for more information about the 2027 Advancing Environmental Education Conference!
As an environmental and outdoor educator, YOU provide people with the tools to develop connections with our world and to grow into the citizens and leaders we need for a safe and healthy future.
Amplify your impact by joining us to learn, network, and share with other environmental and outdoor learning professionals and supporters from across the state! Learn new practices, build your skills, and make connections that will inspire and elevate your work!
Who will you connect with at the conference?
Educators like YOU! Whether you’re passionate about boosting your environmental and outdoor education skills or just looking for a like-minded community, this is the place to be. You’ll meet all kinds of awesome people, like:
- Residential outdoor program staff
- Formal classroom teachers
- National, state, and regional park staff
- Community-based program staff
- State agency staff
- EE/OE interns
- Docents and naturalists
- Volunteer practitioners
- and more!
2027 Registration Details!
Don’t Forget! Organizational Members with active memberships will receive a code for 1 Free Registration to the Conference that must be used by the early bird deadline.
Important Dates:
- Session Proposals Deadline: TBA
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: TBA
- Scholarship Application Deadline: TBA
- Scholarship Status Notification: TBA
- Regular Registration Deadline: TBA
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Pre-Conference Summit: TBA
- Conference Dates: September 23 & 24, 2027
Tentative Schedule
Here is a quick overview of the schedule.
*This schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, September 22
Pre-Conference Meeting
Thursday, September 23
Concurrent Sessions
Networking Evening
Friday, September 18
Morning Activities
Concurrent Sessions
Help More Educators Attend the Conference!
You understand, more than anyone, that educators need support! Any size gift can help us provide discounted fees to educators who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend the conference.
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2026 Colorado's Advancing Environmental Education Conference
Complete by October 7 to be entered to win a $50 Acorn Naturalists gift certificate.
Common Roots: Diverse Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
September 17 & 18, 2026 at CSU Spur in Denver
(Pre-Conference Summit on September 16)
The 2026 Advancing Environmental Education Conference is built on a simple but profound truth: to sustain our world, we must first learn to see it through the eyes of others. This year, we are grounding our work in our Common Roots, exploring how our different uses of the land can lead to a shared practice of Community Care.
Guided by our keynote, Dr. Temple Grandin, we will explore the power of visual thinking and neurodiversity. Her insights remind us that diverse minds are not just an asset—they are a necessity for solving complex ecological challenges. By exploring empathy for both our human neighbors and the living landscapes we inhabit, we move beyond individual efforts toward collective action. This conference serves as a vital hub for professional development and cross-sector collaboration, ensuring that while our perspectives are diverse, our foundation remains unified.
2026 CAEE Conference Booklet by Sarah Grove
Thank YOU to our 2026 Sponsors!
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Learn more about our generous sponsors!
Showcase YOUR organization as a Sponsor!
Sponsorship requests are due August 2027. Learn how to showcase your organization HERE!
Check out all of the awesome work, memories, and sessions from past conferences!