Events
To further support our members we offer a variety of events throughout the year for professional development and networking. We are also pleased to offer our members special admission and discounted fees to our events.
NYSOEA Posting Events
NYSOEA appreciates and understands the passion and interest with which our membership and visitors support the cause of outdoor education. To support their interest, NYSOEA wishes to keep its membership and visitors updated on the exciting new events beyond its own events and affiliate events.
If you wish to share the details of any event that you think will be of keen interest to our membership and visitors to our website, we would be delighted to hear of it at events@nysoea.org. Please be mindful that we cannot guarantee your listing. Our active affiliate members get priority listings.
NYSOEA appreciates and understands the passion and interest with which our membership and visitors support the cause of outdoor education. To support their interest, NYSOEA wishes to keep its membership and visitors updated on the exciting new events beyond its own events and affiliate events.
If you wish to share the details of any event that you think will be of keen interest to our membership and visitors to our website, we would be delighted to hear of it at events@nysoea.org. Please be mindful that we cannot guarantee your listing. Our active affiliate members get priority listings.
Annual Conference
The signature event for NYSOEA is our annual fall conference. Attended by educators, managers, directors, and staff of organizations from across the state and nation, the conference is an excellent opportunity for networking, attending workshops, participating in outdoor activities, and supporting outdoor education in New York State. As conference locations rotate throughout the five regions (Eastern, Metro, Northern, Western and Central), it also provides a great way to learn about various parts of the state.
The signature event for NYSOEA is our annual fall conference. Attended by educators, managers, directors, and staff of organizations from across the state and nation, the conference is an excellent opportunity for networking, attending workshops, participating in outdoor activities, and supporting outdoor education in New York State. As conference locations rotate throughout the five regions (Eastern, Metro, Northern, Western and Central), it also provides a great way to learn about various parts of the state.
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Winter Weekend
Usually held in February in the Eastern or Metro Region, Winter Weekend is an opportunity for learning, networking, and celebrating the outdoors in the season of snow. Activities include outdoor environmental education including animal tracking and winter tree identification, a trade blanket, broomball on the ice (weather permitting), and indoor crafting. Check the calendar for this year's specific location. |
Maple Celebration
Every March at the Fresh Air Fund's Sharpe Reservation (Fishkill, NY), the Maple Celebration provides an opportunity to learn more about the NYS tree, the Sugar Maple, through tapping demonstrations, syrup samplings, and other tree-rific activities. Waffles sold at this event support the Brother Yusuf Scholarship Fund that sends deserving applicants from throughout the state to DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) summer camps. The scholarship is explained under "Resources". |
Environmental Educator Activity Exchange
This generally takes place in February in the Western Region, where educators gather, network, and exchange activities and lesson plans.
This generally takes place in February in the Western Region, where educators gather, network, and exchange activities and lesson plans.
Regional EE Week Events
Each region hosts at least one event in mid-late April to coincide with Earth Day and/or National Environmental Education Week. Activities include hikes, cleanups, restoration projects, etc.
Each region hosts at least one event in mid-late April to coincide with Earth Day and/or National Environmental Education Week. Activities include hikes, cleanups, restoration projects, etc.
Other Regional Events
Sometimes, smaller networking events are held within a region -- such as a hike, meet-and-greet, or potluck. Recent examples include a Sunday afternoon hike followed by a visit to a local brewery, 'First Day' hikes on January 1, an interpretive walk around John Burroughs' "Slabsides" property.
There is also the opportunity for virtual gatherings and sharing through outlets such as the NYSOEA Book Club, which allows participation through Facebook and conference calls as well as in-person meetings.
Check the calendar page.
Sometimes, smaller networking events are held within a region -- such as a hike, meet-and-greet, or potluck. Recent examples include a Sunday afternoon hike followed by a visit to a local brewery, 'First Day' hikes on January 1, an interpretive walk around John Burroughs' "Slabsides" property.
There is also the opportunity for virtual gatherings and sharing through outlets such as the NYSOEA Book Club, which allows participation through Facebook and conference calls as well as in-person meetings.
Check the calendar page.
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