2019 EEAI Conference: Rooted For Life
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See below for information on EEAI Member Scholarships and student scholarships.
Questions? Email eeaiconference@gmail.com.
Questions? Email eeaiconference@gmail.com.
This conference is a strong connection of formal and non-formal education, plus administrative and management strands for extraordinary professional development. ISBE PD hours will be available for formal educators for all sessions. Students in education and science majors encouraged to attend.
Conference includes:
Conference includes:
- Off-site Field Sessions
- Workshops
- Concurrent Sessions
- Keynotes
- Awards Banquet and Dinner
- And more!
Call for Presenters
PROPOSAL DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2019 Conference and Annual Meeting, to be held in Mattoon, Illinois. EEAI invites you to submit proposals now through January 15, 2019. EEAI is a statewide, nonprofit, professional organization with the purpose of maintaining a vital network that supports and advances quality environmental education throughout the state. Our membership consists of classroom teachers, non-formal educators, natural resource professionals, professors, university students and nature enthusiasts.
Participants attending the 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference will attend sessions designed around the theme “EE: Rooted for Life.” We invite you to participate by submitting a proposal for a session that can impact educators from across Illinois. The Conference Chairs are specifically looking at proposals that can possibly fit one of the following strands: administration/management, formal educators, and non-formal educators.
Concurrent speakers will present Friday, March 22 or Saturday, March 23 at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
For more information, please contact Pam Evans, Conference Program Chair at eastcentralregioneeai@gmail.com. Visit www.EEAI.net for conference updates.
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2019 Conference and Annual Meeting, to be held in Mattoon, Illinois. EEAI invites you to submit proposals now through January 15, 2019. EEAI is a statewide, nonprofit, professional organization with the purpose of maintaining a vital network that supports and advances quality environmental education throughout the state. Our membership consists of classroom teachers, non-formal educators, natural resource professionals, professors, university students and nature enthusiasts.
Participants attending the 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference will attend sessions designed around the theme “EE: Rooted for Life.” We invite you to participate by submitting a proposal for a session that can impact educators from across Illinois. The Conference Chairs are specifically looking at proposals that can possibly fit one of the following strands: administration/management, formal educators, and non-formal educators.
Concurrent speakers will present Friday, March 22 or Saturday, March 23 at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
For more information, please contact Pam Evans, Conference Program Chair at eastcentralregioneeai@gmail.com. Visit www.EEAI.net for conference updates.
Call for Exhibitors
Showcase your environmentally-themed facility, programs, resources and products. Become an exhibitor at the 2019 EEAI annual conference. The exhibit area will be open Friday, March 22 and Saturday, May 23. (Exhibits do not need to be manned at all times)
The exhibit area will be at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education in Mattoon, IL.
Exhibit space is $50 for each 6 ft. table or floor space. Please fill out the form below and either mail your payment in by check or pay with credit card at this link: https://squareup.com/store/environmental-education-association-of-illinois. Please mail checks made out to EEAI to:
Anita Purves Nature Center
Attn: EEAI
1505 N. Broadway Ave.
Urbana, IL. 61801
For more information, contact Jennifer Tariq at eeassociationillinois@gmail.com.
All exhibitors registering by February 8, 2019 will be listed in our conference program and on the EEAI website.
The exhibit area will be at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education in Mattoon, IL.
Exhibit space is $50 for each 6 ft. table or floor space. Please fill out the form below and either mail your payment in by check or pay with credit card at this link: https://squareup.com/store/environmental-education-association-of-illinois. Please mail checks made out to EEAI to:
Anita Purves Nature Center
Attn: EEAI
1505 N. Broadway Ave.
Urbana, IL. 61801
For more information, contact Jennifer Tariq at eeassociationillinois@gmail.com.
All exhibitors registering by February 8, 2019 will be listed in our conference program and on the EEAI website.
Pricing
Full Conference: $125 (EEAI Member Rate) $150 (Non-Member Rate) (Friday and Saturday) includes concurrent sessions, keynote speaker, and the following meals: lunch and dinner on Friday, lunch on Saturday. To receive the member discount rate simply join EEAI before registering for the conference. Membership information can be found here.
Daily Rate: $50 per day (EEAI Member rate); $65 per day (Non-Member rate) (Friday or Saturday)
Student Scholarships Available! More information coming soon.
Additional charges on Thursday for field trips and Saturday workshops
Daily Rate: $50 per day (EEAI Member rate); $65 per day (Non-Member rate) (Friday or Saturday)
Student Scholarships Available! More information coming soon.
Additional charges on Thursday for field trips and Saturday workshops
Hotel
Accommodations reserved with SuiteDreams Hotel in Mattoon. Hotel will serve as overnight accommodations and site for Awards Banquet and Dinner. Rooms range from $68-$75 + plus. To reserve your room, call SuiteDreams at 217-234-8600 and mention Environmental Education Association.
Conference At-a-Glance
Thursday, March 21
Field Trips:
1:00pm-4:30pm GUW, PLT, WILD Advanced Facilitator Training
5:30pm Social Shenanigans and Dinner at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Friday, March 22
8:00am-8:30am Check-in @ Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
8:30am-4:30pm Exhibit Hall open
8:30am-9:30am Keynote speaker, Monica Genta
9:45am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch with regions
1:00pm-4:30pm Concurrent Sessions
5:30pm Awards and Dinner Banquet, Silent Auction, Sci-Zooka Science and Book Fair (@ SuiteDreams)
8:30pm Glow Bingo (@SuiteDreams)
Saturday, March 23
8:00am-8:30am Check-in @ Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
8:30am-4:30pm Exhibit Hall open
8:30am-9:30am Keynote speaker, Brian “Fox” Ellis
9:45am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm EEAI Annual Meeting and Luncheon
2:00pm-4:30pm Workshops
Field Trips:
- 3:45am-10:00am Rise and Shine with Greater Prairie Chickens
- 8:30am-12:00pm Beautiful Lake Shelbyville
- 11:00am-4:00pm Aikman Wildlife Adventure Tour
- 10:30am-4:00pm A Tale of Two Nature Centers
- 8:00pm-10:00pm Historic Ashmore Estates
1:00pm-4:30pm GUW, PLT, WILD Advanced Facilitator Training
5:30pm Social Shenanigans and Dinner at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Friday, March 22
8:00am-8:30am Check-in @ Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
8:30am-4:30pm Exhibit Hall open
8:30am-9:30am Keynote speaker, Monica Genta
9:45am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch with regions
1:00pm-4:30pm Concurrent Sessions
5:30pm Awards and Dinner Banquet, Silent Auction, Sci-Zooka Science and Book Fair (@ SuiteDreams)
8:30pm Glow Bingo (@SuiteDreams)
Saturday, March 23
8:00am-8:30am Check-in @ Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
8:30am-4:30pm Exhibit Hall open
8:30am-9:30am Keynote speaker, Brian “Fox” Ellis
9:45am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions
12:00pm-1:00pm EEAI Annual Meeting and Luncheon
2:00pm-4:30pm Workshops
Keynote Speakers
Monica Genta
Monica is the author of two books, Game Changers and 180 Days of Awesome, a middle school science teacher, and nationwide educational consultant and motivational speaker. She has earned a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction and a Masters in Educational Leadership & Administration. Her goal is to transform education as an ordinary job into an extraordinary adventure. Genta is full of energy, full of passion, and full of love for helping others on their journey in life and learning.
Brian "Fox" Ellis
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Brian is an award winning storyteller who celebrates history, science, and literature with storytelling! His experience as a classroom teacher has prepared him to share his talents and ideas in a coherent, step-by-step instructional format, while allowing participants plenty of opportunities for self-expression. His goal is to inspire folks to awaken to a deeper understanding of who they are within their relationship to human history and the natural world around them. He hopes to evoke the storyteller within you.
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Field Trips
Thursday, March 21
Are you able to arrive a day early? EEAI is offering unique, one of a kind field trips as part of the conference. Field trips will stay open until full. Times may change slightly.
Are you able to arrive a day early? EEAI is offering unique, one of a kind field trips as part of the conference. Field trips will stay open until full. Times may change slightly.
Rise and Shine with Greater Prairie Chickens at Prairie Ridge Natural Area in Newton, IL $30/per person
3:45am-10:00am
Are you ready for a once in a lifetime opportunity at the 2019 conference?! 12 spots in viewing blinds have been reserved at Prairie Ridge State Natural Area in nearby Jasper County just for us! This nature preserve is dedicated to maintaining a population of the endangered prairie chicken. In Illinois, efforts to save the greater prairie chicken began in 1959 with the organization of the Prairie Chicken Foundation of Illinois. This group, along with The Nature Conservancy, and the Department of Natural Resources purchased several blocks of property to protect the prairie chicken population. Today, two sanctuary systems, one in Jasper County and one in Marion County, are maintained as grassland habitat for prairie chickens. Fewer than 100 prairie chickens remain in Illinois. Several other rare or endangered species of grassland birds occur at the prairie chicken sanctuaries including Henslow's sparrow, Grasshopper sparrow, Dickcissel, Upland sandpiper, Short-eared owl and Northern harrier. This is an incredible experience for EEAI members!
Field trip includes: transportation to field site, presentation and bird viewing led by wildlife biologist in charge of the project, Flying Wild curriculum, and breakfast at a nearby restaurant after the tour. This field trip should return prior to the 10:30am and later field trip departures for those wanting to participate in another field trip.
Beautiful Lake Shelbyville in Shelbyville, IL $20/per person
8:30am-12:00pm
With all its beauty, it is hard to believe the main purpose for creating the Lake Shelbyville was to control flooding in the Kaskaskia River Valley. Most visitors and locals alike appreciate the lake for recreation and conservation of fish and wildlife. Participants will tour the dam, view the multi-million dollar Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and learn about their staffing, programs, and more. Staff will provide a sampling of aquatic curriculum used by the Army Corps as well.
Field trip includes: transportation to field site, presentation and tour of both dam and visitor center by Army Corp staff, and a boxed lunch.
Aikman Wildlife Adventure Tour in Arthur, IL $30/per person
11:00am-4:00pm
First stop is a filling lunch in the heart of Amish country. Afterwards, the group will head over to Aikman Wildlife Adventures, a truly unique park just opened in 2013. Our group will hop on a wagon and receive a unique Behind the Scenes Tour of over 150 animals comprised of over 50 different species native to six different continents!
Field trip includes: transportation to field site, admission and tour of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, and $15 lunch stipend at a locally famous Amish restaurant.
A Tale of Two Nature Centers in Effingham, IL and Mattoon, IL $30/per person
10:30am-4:00pm
This field session takes us to the Firefly Grill, a sustainable restaurant that grows much of their food and utilizes local farm goods to enjoy a filling lunch. Afterwards, participants will then head to Ballard Nature Center to explore exhibits, trails, and meet and greet with staff to learn about funding and programming then head back to the Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon, IL to do the same.
Field trip includes: transportation to field site and lunch stipend of $15 at Firefly Restaurant.
Historic Ashmore Estates in Ashmore, IL $25/per person
8:00pm-10pm
Feeling adventurous? Ashmore Estates has been featured on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures and SyFy’s Ghost Hunters. This former almshouse, once part of the Coles County Poor Farm, was built in 1916 and operated until 1959, when it was purchased by Ashmore Estates, Inc. for use as a private psychiatric care facility. Ashmore Estates closed in 1986 and stood abandoned until 2006. The current owners host tours focusing on historic interpretation of the site.
Field Trip includes: transportation to the field site and tour led by Ashmore Estates property owner.
3:45am-10:00am
Are you ready for a once in a lifetime opportunity at the 2019 conference?! 12 spots in viewing blinds have been reserved at Prairie Ridge State Natural Area in nearby Jasper County just for us! This nature preserve is dedicated to maintaining a population of the endangered prairie chicken. In Illinois, efforts to save the greater prairie chicken began in 1959 with the organization of the Prairie Chicken Foundation of Illinois. This group, along with The Nature Conservancy, and the Department of Natural Resources purchased several blocks of property to protect the prairie chicken population. Today, two sanctuary systems, one in Jasper County and one in Marion County, are maintained as grassland habitat for prairie chickens. Fewer than 100 prairie chickens remain in Illinois. Several other rare or endangered species of grassland birds occur at the prairie chicken sanctuaries including Henslow's sparrow, Grasshopper sparrow, Dickcissel, Upland sandpiper, Short-eared owl and Northern harrier. This is an incredible experience for EEAI members!
Field trip includes: transportation to field site, presentation and bird viewing led by wildlife biologist in charge of the project, Flying Wild curriculum, and breakfast at a nearby restaurant after the tour. This field trip should return prior to the 10:30am and later field trip departures for those wanting to participate in another field trip.
Beautiful Lake Shelbyville in Shelbyville, IL $20/per person
8:30am-12:00pm
With all its beauty, it is hard to believe the main purpose for creating the Lake Shelbyville was to control flooding in the Kaskaskia River Valley. Most visitors and locals alike appreciate the lake for recreation and conservation of fish and wildlife. Participants will tour the dam, view the multi-million dollar Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and learn about their staffing, programs, and more. Staff will provide a sampling of aquatic curriculum used by the Army Corps as well.
Field trip includes: transportation to field site, presentation and tour of both dam and visitor center by Army Corp staff, and a boxed lunch.
Aikman Wildlife Adventure Tour in Arthur, IL $30/per person
11:00am-4:00pm
First stop is a filling lunch in the heart of Amish country. Afterwards, the group will head over to Aikman Wildlife Adventures, a truly unique park just opened in 2013. Our group will hop on a wagon and receive a unique Behind the Scenes Tour of over 150 animals comprised of over 50 different species native to six different continents!
Field trip includes: transportation to field site, admission and tour of Aikman Wildlife Adventure, and $15 lunch stipend at a locally famous Amish restaurant.
A Tale of Two Nature Centers in Effingham, IL and Mattoon, IL $30/per person
10:30am-4:00pm
This field session takes us to the Firefly Grill, a sustainable restaurant that grows much of their food and utilizes local farm goods to enjoy a filling lunch. Afterwards, participants will then head to Ballard Nature Center to explore exhibits, trails, and meet and greet with staff to learn about funding and programming then head back to the Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon, IL to do the same.
Field trip includes: transportation to field site and lunch stipend of $15 at Firefly Restaurant.
Historic Ashmore Estates in Ashmore, IL $25/per person
8:00pm-10pm
Feeling adventurous? Ashmore Estates has been featured on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures and SyFy’s Ghost Hunters. This former almshouse, once part of the Coles County Poor Farm, was built in 1916 and operated until 1959, when it was purchased by Ashmore Estates, Inc. for use as a private psychiatric care facility. Ashmore Estates closed in 1986 and stood abandoned until 2006. The current owners host tours focusing on historic interpretation of the site.
Field Trip includes: transportation to the field site and tour led by Ashmore Estates property owner.
Workshops
Saturday, March 23
2:00pm-4:30pm
The below workshops are offered at a discounted rate thanks to sponsorships from the Douglas-Hart Foundation, Lumpkin Foundation, and Mattoon Tourism Grant.
2:00pm-4:30pm
The below workshops are offered at a discounted rate thanks to sponsorships from the Douglas-Hart Foundation, Lumpkin Foundation, and Mattoon Tourism Grant.
Growing Up WILD ($10/person)
Growing Up WILD is a nature-based early childhood program designed to engage the senses through a series of activities that promote exploration of wildlife and the natural world. Growing Up WILD supports interdisciplinary teaching by interweaving content areas—literacy, math, science, and the arts with attention towards the young learners’ social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. Growing Up WILD is a program of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. It is intended to be used in early childhood settings for ages 3-7. Participants will receive the Growing Up WILD guide.
Project WILD ($10/person)
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment resulting in informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment. WILD is a national curriculum under the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency. Participants will receive the new Project WILD curriculum guide and sample activity kits. This workshop is offered at a discounted rate thanks to sponsorships from the Douglas-Hart Foundation, Lumpkin Foundation, and Mattoon Tourism Grant.
Aquatic WILD ($10/person)
Water in all its forms is one of the most dramatic of today's arenas in which informed, responsible, and constructive actions are needed. Aquatic WILD uses the simple, successful format of Project WILD activities and professional training workshops but with an emphasis on aquatic wildlife and aquatic ecology. WILD is a national curriculum under the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency. Participants will receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide and sample activity kits. This workshop is offered at a discounted rate thanks to sponsorships from the Douglas-Hart Foundation, Lumpkin Foundation, and Mattoon Tourism Grant.
The Nature of Teaching-Free Curriculum for K-5 Educators (Free)
The Nature of Teaching provides free downloadable formal and informal curriculum for K-5 educators. Curriculum topics include wildlife, health and wellness, and food waste. Formal curriculum is standards-based with National Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Participants will receive bonus curriculum materials and books from EEAI.
Bird Sleuth Curriculum for K-12 educators ($10)
BirdSleuth K-12 is part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. With engaging, hands-on activities, and authentic scientific research opportunities, BirdSleuth is an ideal way to teach science content and the scientific process. Your students will be at the center of the action, making first-hand observations, collecting data, and sharing what they have found with real scientists. Count on us to support inquiry learning in your classroom… linked to the outdoors!
Growing Up WILD is a nature-based early childhood program designed to engage the senses through a series of activities that promote exploration of wildlife and the natural world. Growing Up WILD supports interdisciplinary teaching by interweaving content areas—literacy, math, science, and the arts with attention towards the young learners’ social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development. Growing Up WILD is a program of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. It is intended to be used in early childhood settings for ages 3-7. Participants will receive the Growing Up WILD guide.
Project WILD ($10/person)
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary conservation and environmental education program that focuses on wildlife and habitat. The goal of Project WILD is to develop awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment resulting in informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment. WILD is a national curriculum under the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency. Participants will receive the new Project WILD curriculum guide and sample activity kits. This workshop is offered at a discounted rate thanks to sponsorships from the Douglas-Hart Foundation, Lumpkin Foundation, and Mattoon Tourism Grant.
Aquatic WILD ($10/person)
Water in all its forms is one of the most dramatic of today's arenas in which informed, responsible, and constructive actions are needed. Aquatic WILD uses the simple, successful format of Project WILD activities and professional training workshops but with an emphasis on aquatic wildlife and aquatic ecology. WILD is a national curriculum under the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agency. Participants will receive the Aquatic WILD curriculum guide and sample activity kits. This workshop is offered at a discounted rate thanks to sponsorships from the Douglas-Hart Foundation, Lumpkin Foundation, and Mattoon Tourism Grant.
The Nature of Teaching-Free Curriculum for K-5 Educators (Free)
The Nature of Teaching provides free downloadable formal and informal curriculum for K-5 educators. Curriculum topics include wildlife, health and wellness, and food waste. Formal curriculum is standards-based with National Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards. Participants will receive bonus curriculum materials and books from EEAI.
Bird Sleuth Curriculum for K-12 educators ($10)
BirdSleuth K-12 is part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. With engaging, hands-on activities, and authentic scientific research opportunities, BirdSleuth is an ideal way to teach science content and the scientific process. Your students will be at the center of the action, making first-hand observations, collecting data, and sharing what they have found with real scientists. Count on us to support inquiry learning in your classroom… linked to the outdoors!
Special Events
Dinner and Social Shenanigans at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Thursday, March 21 5:30pm
Thursday, March 21 5:30pm
Glow Bingo
Friday, March 22 8:30pm
Turn out the lights -it’s blacklight bingo, with our own EEAI DJ, guest bingo callers, fabulous prizes including $100 cash, and just good fun! $10 gets you 10 rounds of bingo, 1 drink ticket, glow dauber, and 1 glow item (pre-registration price, $15 at door).
Friday, March 22 8:30pm
Turn out the lights -it’s blacklight bingo, with our own EEAI DJ, guest bingo callers, fabulous prizes including $100 cash, and just good fun! $10 gets you 10 rounds of bingo, 1 drink ticket, glow dauber, and 1 glow item (pre-registration price, $15 at door).
PLT, GUW, WILD Advanced Facilitator Training
Thursday, March 21
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$15 per person
EEAI Project Learning Tree and Growing Up WILD facilitators as well as WILD and AquaticWILD facilitators are invited to attend an advanced training opportunity on Thursday, March 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center. The cost to attend is $15. Registration includes, instruction, resource materials, and facilitator social with food and beverages to follow.
The advanced facilitator training session provides an opportunity for our state network of Project facilitators to grow their knowledge and skills. The training will provide facilitator specific tools and methods to improve program delivery as well as research-based information to strengthen professional practice.
This training opportunity is supplemented through grant support from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative(SFI) and Project Learning Tree®.
Douglas-Hart Nature Center
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$15 per person
EEAI Project Learning Tree and Growing Up WILD facilitators as well as WILD and AquaticWILD facilitators are invited to attend an advanced training opportunity on Thursday, March 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center. The cost to attend is $15. Registration includes, instruction, resource materials, and facilitator social with food and beverages to follow.
The advanced facilitator training session provides an opportunity for our state network of Project facilitators to grow their knowledge and skills. The training will provide facilitator specific tools and methods to improve program delivery as well as research-based information to strengthen professional practice.
This training opportunity is supplemented through grant support from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative(SFI) and Project Learning Tree®.
ISBE Professional Development Hours
ISBE Professional Development Hours will be provided to conference attendees. It is free of charge for EEAI members and $10 per person for non-EEAI members.
Conference T-shirt
Leave the conference with a one-of-a-kind conference t-shirt. Picture coming soon.
$20 per t-shirt; sizes Small to XXX-Large
$20 per t-shirt; sizes Small to XXX-Large
Scholarships Available
EEAI Member Scholarships
Scholarships to help cover registration fees are available for EEAI members in each region. Please contact your regional director for more information. Scholarship requests must be received no later than March 1.
East Central: EastCentralRegionEEAI@gmail.com
West Central: WestCenttralRegionEEAI@gmail.com
South: SouthernRegionEEAI@gmail.com
North East: NorthEastRegionEEAI@gmail.com
North West: NorthWestRegionEEAI@gmail.com
Unsure of which region you are in? Visit www.eeai.net/board-and-committees.html to see a list of counties broken down by regions.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarships
This year EEAI has the ability, through a grant from Siemer Milling Company Endowment, to offer undergraduate and graduate students conference scholarships to cover the full cost of registration. Students will need to attend both Friday and Saturday of the conference and will be required to attend an EE Career Panel workshop on Saturday morning. Travel stipends of $50 are also available for students traveling from outside of Mattoon County.
Interested in receiving this scholarship? Start by filling out the scholarship application.
Questions? Contact EEAI Executive Director, Abbie Enlund, executivedirectoreeai@gmail.com
Scholarships to help cover registration fees are available for EEAI members in each region. Please contact your regional director for more information. Scholarship requests must be received no later than March 1.
East Central: EastCentralRegionEEAI@gmail.com
West Central: WestCenttralRegionEEAI@gmail.com
South: SouthernRegionEEAI@gmail.com
North East: NorthEastRegionEEAI@gmail.com
North West: NorthWestRegionEEAI@gmail.com
Unsure of which region you are in? Visit www.eeai.net/board-and-committees.html to see a list of counties broken down by regions.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Scholarships
This year EEAI has the ability, through a grant from Siemer Milling Company Endowment, to offer undergraduate and graduate students conference scholarships to cover the full cost of registration. Students will need to attend both Friday and Saturday of the conference and will be required to attend an EE Career Panel workshop on Saturday morning. Travel stipends of $50 are also available for students traveling from outside of Mattoon County.
Interested in receiving this scholarship? Start by filling out the scholarship application.
Questions? Contact EEAI Executive Director, Abbie Enlund, executivedirectoreeai@gmail.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
EEAI is seeking sponsors for the 2019 EEAI Annual Conference.
The Conference attracts over 100 participants ranging from nature center directors and staff, public school teachers, university staff, governmental agencies, and the general public. EEAI members are an energetic group, passionate about environmental education. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to reach new clientele by sponsoring the 2019 EEAI Annual Conference. Your tax-deductible donation assists EEAI in keeping expenses reasonable for attendees and providing high-quality sessions throughout the Conference.
To sponsor by credit card please visit https://squareup.com/store/environmental-education-association-of-illinois. If you would prefer to send a check please mail it to:
Attn: EEAI
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N. Broadway Ave.
Urbana, IL. 61801
Please make checks out to EEAI and indicate on the check that it is for 2019 Conference Sponsorship.
Questions about sponsoring? Please contact Jennifer Tariq, EEAI President at enveddhnature@consolidated.net or 217-235-4644.
The Conference attracts over 100 participants ranging from nature center directors and staff, public school teachers, university staff, governmental agencies, and the general public. EEAI members are an energetic group, passionate about environmental education. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to reach new clientele by sponsoring the 2019 EEAI Annual Conference. Your tax-deductible donation assists EEAI in keeping expenses reasonable for attendees and providing high-quality sessions throughout the Conference.
To sponsor by credit card please visit https://squareup.com/store/environmental-education-association-of-illinois. If you would prefer to send a check please mail it to:
Attn: EEAI
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N. Broadway Ave.
Urbana, IL. 61801
Please make checks out to EEAI and indicate on the check that it is for 2019 Conference Sponsorship.
Questions about sponsoring? Please contact Jennifer Tariq, EEAI President at enveddhnature@consolidated.net or 217-235-4644.
Sponsorship Levels
All sponsors will have their logo included on EEAI conference material
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Forest $5000
Your gift will provide the following:
Savanna $200 Your gift will provide the following:
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Oak $1000
Your gift will provide the following:
Sapling $500 Your gift will provide the following:
Roots $250 Your gift will provide the following:
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In-kind Donations
While monetary donations help our educators tremendously, in kind donations are needed as well for community engagement and fundraising activities. Activities include a scavenger hunt through the city of Mattoon, a raffle and a silent auction. Please contact EEAI President, Jennifer Tariq at 217-235-4644 with any questions or in kind donations.
Thank You To Our 2019 Conference Sponsors
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