VT Education and Environment Network upcoming events

Growing Future-Ready Students: How Environmental Education Advances District Priorities (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

What if environmental education could help your district meet its biggest goals? Join the Superintendents' Environmental Education Collaborative and Project Learning Tree for this webinar exploring how environmental education supports student achievement, workforce readiness, and whole-child learning while advancing district priorities. Hear practical strategies and real-world examples that demonstrate how schools are preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Learn more and register here: https://eepro.naaee.org/learning/growing-future-ready-students-how-environmental-education-advances-district-priorities

Climate Education Collaborative Summit (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Climate Education Collaborative will convene its second summit at Shelburne Farms on September 24–25, 2026, bringing together educators, nonprofit leaders, community partners, youth advocates, and other stakeholders from across the region to strengthen climate education through connection, collaboration, and shared learning.

The Summit takes place on September 25, with an optional pre-Summit workshop, dinner, and lodging available on September 24. Participants will explore climate education best practices, policy and infrastructure supports, regional collaboration opportunities, and collective visions for the future of climate education in the Northeast.

VEEN is excited to join fellow Northeastern NAAEE Affiliate organizations at this year's gathering:

Connecticut Outdoor and Environmental Education Association
Maine Environmental Education Association
New Hampshire Environmental Educators
Rhode Island Environmental Education Association
Vermont Education and Environment Network

Registration is $50, with optional add-ons for the pre-Summit workshop, dinner, and lodging. Financial assistance is available.

Registration deadline: September 4, 2026

Learn more and Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-education-collaborative-summit-tickets-1987822540730

NAAEE 2026 Conference & Research Symposium (6 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Registration is now open for the NAAEE 2026 Conference (October 6–9) & Research Symposium (October 6–7), hosted by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) in partnership with the Environmental Education Association of Oregon. In times of change, imagination matters. This year’s theme of “Imagine If…” invites us to pause, look beyond current constraints, and consider what becomes possible when education drives connection, action, and positive change. We’ll explore how we can build on the momentum already underway across our field—and what more becomes possible when environmental education is fully leveraged to shape a more just, resilient, and sustainable world.

The Annual Conference and Research Symposium offer inspiring and thoughtful keynotes, a rich variety of workshops, presentations, symposium panels, discussions, bright spots, and posters, along with great opportunities for networking, growth, and change.

NAAEE is committed to making this in-person experience accessible to all, with financial aid and scholarships available. Check the conference website for information.

Youth Environmental Science (YES!) Summit (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The much-loved Youth Environmental Science (YES) Summit is back at Vermont 4-H! The one-day youth-led event connects high schoolers with environmental topics, including hands-on workshops, discussions, networking, and action steps to carry forward beyond the summit. We are looking for engaging folks who would like to host an interactive 45-minute workshop related to environmental science, climate change, natural resources, and stewardship for a high school audience.

If you are interested, please fill out our workshop proposal form: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=879356&

Questions? Camille Kauffman, camille.kauffman@uvm.edu, 4-H UVM Extension