About the Event

This year's theme Virginia is for Environmental Education seeks to showcase the diverse and exciting EE experiences and incredible educators from across Virginia. We would love to have you join us and share your work and passion! 

The deadline for conference proposals was October 15, 2023. Proposals should align with one of the following conference tracks:

• Leadership in EE (working on grants, professional development, how to improve your EE skills, etc.)

• Collaboration (great partnerships with agencies, communities, civic groups, etc.)

• Effective EE (lessons learned, meaningful learner experiences, etc.)

• Reaching Diverse Audiences (program differentiation, reaching out to communities, etc.)

Sponsorship Information

VAEE values the contributions of donors, sponsors, volunteers, and those that contribute time, talent, treasure, and testimony to the mission. We invite individuals, corporations, businesses, and organizations to consider sponsoring our community of teachers, school leaders, and community educators. Please take a look at our sponsorship packet linked here. Please know that we value all contributions, and we are happy to disucss tailored sponsorship options. Silver sponsors will receive one complimentary registration. Gold Sponsors receive two complimentary registrations, and Green sponsors receive five complimentary registrations.

Checks can be made out to Virginia Association for Environmental Education and mailed to 10221 Krause Road P.O. Box 2193 Chesterfield, VA 23832. Payment can also be made online.

Vendor Tables

Guranteed full sized tables for sharing and vending are available on a first come first serve basis for $100. There are limited spaces available. Vending will occur in a three hour window during breakout sessions. In the event that all tables are not purchased, we will offer half tables for no cost.

Conference Equity Fund

It is our goal to move toward ensuring those that want to attend the conference are able to even if they may be under resourced at the time. VAEE is launching our first conference equity fund. We believe that all educators and supporters of EE that desire to attend the conference should be able to, even if they may be underresourced at the time. Essentially, it is our goal to ensure that the conference is accessible. While some attendees may be able to cover the costs through their employer, this is not the case for all. VAEE desires to be mindful of the time, expense, and true costs that it takes to attend convenings. This year we are launching a conference equity fund. Expenses that we will be looking to modestly support could include transportation; lodging; childcare funds to secure your childcare if needed. To apply for funds click here

To support the equity fund, click here.

Registration

Registration for the conference is now closed. Please take note of the following:

• Early bird registration ends January 26th

• The last day to register for the conference is February 16th

• We will process refunds on a case by case basis. After February 16th, no refunds will be accepted

• If your organization or school district is interested in sending five or more people, please reach out to Bianca@virginiaee.org to pay and register.

• Please note that the Professional Development of Environmental Educators workshop is a requirement in the Virginia Environmental Education Certification Program, Criteria 2.1. This workshop is a prerequisite for Program candidates to attend the Methods of Teaching Environmental Education workshop, Criteria 2.2. It will open to the general public after those enrolled in the Certification Program have registered.

• If you are a certification candidate who is taking the Guidelines workshop, please register for the Guidelines workshop, Day Two, and Day Three of the conference instead of registering for the full conference.

• If you are interested in connecting with other conference attendees, please join our 2024 conference Facebook group

VAEE Members

• Please log into the membership space to use your discount code for the conference.