See the Project Learning Tree / Growing Up WILD Trainings page for even more trainings.
More Opportunities Near You
Monthly (Date Changes each month)
NAAEE Monthly Webinar Series
Each month join members of the NAAEE eePro community to hear from educators, researchers and authors on a wide range of topics in environmental education.
Available to EEAI members. Look for more information on your Member Login Page.
Questions? Email EEAI Executive Director Abbie Enlund executivedirectoreeai@gmail.com
December 11
Northwest Region Holiday Share-a-Thon
5pm
Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant, 2688 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348
All Northwest Region members and EEAI friends throughout the state are welcome to join for a fun time of sharing, networking, and reflecting on a year in environmental education! Appetizers will be provided, and the Lodge has a delightful assortment of beverages for purchase. Carpooling opportunities will be available from the Rockford and Peoria areas.
Please RSVP by December 7; email northwestregioneeai@gmail.com.
March 21- March 23, 2019
2019 EEAI Conference: Rooted For Life
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center & Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mattoon, IL.
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. Conference includes:
March 20-23, 2019
NAI Heartland Region Workshop: Sustainability on Point
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Whether a lifelong NAI member or a first-timer, NAI workshops provide a place for interpreters to network with others in the field and get inspired. The 2019 planning committee is working hard to bring you fun, educational, and inspirational opportunities and experiences. The theme for 2019 is Sustainability on Point.
Call for Presenters
Do you have knowledge or projects you would like to share? Consider presenting! You can complete applications for one- or two-hour sessions here. The deadline for proposals is September 1, 2018.
For more information check out the NAI Heartland Region website or contact the workshop chair Dr. Brenda Lackey.
August 13-14, 2019
Reflecting on Practice Workshop
Severson Dells Nature Center
A professional learning program for informal STEM educators. Transform your practice by learning about learning and enhance your visitors' experience by applying the science of learning.
Workshop fee: $100 ($200 stipend provided to participants)
Food provided for participants.
Team of 2 from the same facility recommended.
More details and registration can be found at www.czs.org/rop
NAAEE Monthly Webinar Series
Each month join members of the NAAEE eePro community to hear from educators, researchers and authors on a wide range of topics in environmental education.
Available to EEAI members. Look for more information on your Member Login Page.
Questions? Email EEAI Executive Director Abbie Enlund executivedirectoreeai@gmail.com
December 11
Northwest Region Holiday Share-a-Thon
5pm
Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant, 2688 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348
All Northwest Region members and EEAI friends throughout the state are welcome to join for a fun time of sharing, networking, and reflecting on a year in environmental education! Appetizers will be provided, and the Lodge has a delightful assortment of beverages for purchase. Carpooling opportunities will be available from the Rockford and Peoria areas.
Please RSVP by December 7; email northwestregioneeai@gmail.com.
March 21- March 23, 2019
2019 EEAI Conference: Rooted For Life
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center & Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Mattoon, IL.
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. Conference includes:
- Off-site Field Sessions
- Workshops
- Concurrent Sessions
- Keynotes
- Awards Banquet and Dinner
- And more!
March 20-23, 2019
NAI Heartland Region Workshop: Sustainability on Point
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
Whether a lifelong NAI member or a first-timer, NAI workshops provide a place for interpreters to network with others in the field and get inspired. The 2019 planning committee is working hard to bring you fun, educational, and inspirational opportunities and experiences. The theme for 2019 is Sustainability on Point.
Call for Presenters
Do you have knowledge or projects you would like to share? Consider presenting! You can complete applications for one- or two-hour sessions here. The deadline for proposals is September 1, 2018.
For more information check out the NAI Heartland Region website or contact the workshop chair Dr. Brenda Lackey.
August 13-14, 2019
Reflecting on Practice Workshop
Severson Dells Nature Center
A professional learning program for informal STEM educators. Transform your practice by learning about learning and enhance your visitors' experience by applying the science of learning.
Workshop fee: $100 ($200 stipend provided to participants)
Food provided for participants.
Team of 2 from the same facility recommended.
More details and registration can be found at www.czs.org/rop