We hope you will continue to support us as we pursue our mission through ongoing programs, like the programs listed below, to meaningfully engage future generations in outdoor learning. Please consider making a donation so we can continue to support our members and affiliates, and offer scholarships, grants, and other opportunities to get future generations outside. Your tax-deductible contribution will advance the efforts of NYSOEA to connect people with the wide-open, boundless educational wonders of the great outdoors. 

​All donations, large and small, are greatly appreciated. Donations of $100 or more will be entered into
a raffle, and donations of $250 or more will receive a one-year complimentary NYSOEA membership.
Donations of $500 or more will receive complimentary registration for the 2023 NYSOEA conference.
​The New York State Outdoor Education Association represents its members and affiliate organizations by promoting outdoor and environmental education throughout New York State. Each year, our professionals connect people of all ages and walks of life with the outdoors and the endless discoveries that surround us in nature.

We have much to celebrate and be thankful for! We know that we are stronger as a group than as individuals, and through the wisdom of the founders of this organization, we enrich each other by the company we share, even from afar.

NYSOEA's impact over the past year:
  • Over 200 people from across the state attended our annual conference. With a great mix of workshops and speakers, our conference gave us the opportunity to engage with one another, network, build relationships, gain new skills, compare notes, and build resiliency for the future.
  • 60 educators gathered at Taconic Outdoor Education Center for our annual Winter Weekend event. Workshops, outdoor experiences, and lots of fun was had by all. We raised over $400 to support our Equity, Access, & Inclusion committee (EAI).
  • NYSOEA was able to give 15 scholarships this year to attend our annual conference and or winter weekend.
  • NYSOEA board members hosted a series of events and workshops all over the state, ranging from hikes, regional meet ups, and virtual webinars.  
  • Our Equity, Access, and Inclusion Committee hosted several events and as always are tirelessly seeking grants, resources, and funding to host future programs. Committee members volunteered at Sharp’s Maple Celebration and raised over $600 from waffle sales to add to our scholarship fund. The committee meets twice-a-month, seeking, finding, and implementing ways to increase the inclusivity and diversity of our membership and overall organization.​