MEEA 2013 Annual Conference Registration Now Open!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Pathways to Environmental Literacy:  Sharing Stories to Inspire our Work March 22, 2013   8:30am-4:15pm Chewonki Foundation     Wiscasett, Maine
Maine Environmental Education Association 2013 Annual Conference
Maine Environmental Education Association      www.meeassociation.org     The Maine Environmental Education Association facilitates and promotes Environmental Education in Maine through the sharing of ideas, resources, information, and cooperative programs among educators, organizations, and concerned individuals.  MEEA is built on the strengths and contributions of our members.	Dear Olivia, Please join us in Wiscasset, Maine on Friday, March 22, 2013 for Maine Environmental Education Association's (MEEA) Annual Conference! Based on the discussions at last year's conference, this year's theme is focused on how our individual stories connect us and impact our collective work in promoting environmental literacy for the future. In sharing our stories, current trends in education and outdoor recreation and related research, we seek to bring together professionals from across sectors to explore our histories, build connections and find new opportunities for collaboration.       See the exciting strands for this year's conference below. In the hopes of continuing to expand the scope of environmental education, we hope that you share this invitation with someone who might not normally receive MEEA notices.  We look forward to building a partnership with you in March!   Registration is now open!   Sincerely,                                         MEEA Conference Planning Committee
Conference Information     2013 MEEA Conference Strands: Environmental Education Impact:  Research findings and trends, evaluation and assessment methods, best practices Effective Collaboration:  Cross-sector partnerships, multi-organization collaborations, cross-curricular teaching, collective impact Professional Tools:  Grant writing, budgeting, management, marketing and communication Nature Connection:  STEM and nature education, outdoor engagement, access to land, health Workshop descriptions and conference schedule will be posted on the MEEA website in the next couple of weeks.  Location:  Chewonki Foundation, 485 Chewonki Neck Road, Wiscasset, Maine 04578  Inclement Weather Date:  Saturday, March 23, 2013 Conference Fees and Registration Please Note:  Conference Fee includes all workshops and keynote, lunch and a one year MEEA membership (annual individual membership alone is $15!) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Individual:  $60 ($70 after March 2) Lead Presenter: $50 ($60 after March 2)  Student and group rates available. Exhibit Space:  $25 for Non-Profits/$50 For-Profit Organizational memberships also optional!  Limited scholarships are available.  Everyone is eligible, so register early to secure funds! Teacher Substitute Scholarships:  Again this year, MEEA is encouraging teachers to attend by providing substitute scholarships.  Teachers may request funds to help cover the costs of their substitute, as this is often prohibitive to attending an out-of-district function.  Please request these funds via the on-line conference registration form.     If you have questions regarding conference registration, please contact Tamara Whitmore at tamara@watershedfriends.com or (207) 621-4100.