Mission Statement

NYSOEA is a professional organization that promotes interdisciplinary lifelong learning in, for, and about the outdoors and seeks to inspire appreciation of the environment by all people. ​

Organization Goals

• To promote public awareness of the value of outdoor and environmental education and interpretation.
• To foster a lifelong appreciation and sense of stewardship for the environment.
• To help classroom teachers and youth leaders use the outdoors to enrich their curricula and programs.
• To assist our members in expanding their knowledge and skills in using the environment for responsible educational purposes.
• To act as a unified voice supporting the fields of environmental education, outdoor education, interpretation, and outdoor recreation.