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KAEE Conference

Owensboro Convention Center

Pre-Conference: November 12

Conference: November 13-14

The 49th KAEE Annual Conference will be at the Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro, Kentucky, November 12-14, 2025. Join us for Kentucky’s premier environmental education event, where passionate educators from across the Commonwealth will come together for an inspiring and unforgettable experience!

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We are so excited to host the 2025 KAEE Conference in beautiful Owensboro, Kentucky! This is your chance to learn from others, spark new ideas, and inspire fellow environmental educators. We'll offer more than 25 interactive, hands-on, and thought-provoking sessions that align with this year's conference strands:

  • Expanding Access and Fostering Belonging: influencing attitudes; equal access to nature and EE; healthy environments and healthy communities for all.

  • Education in Practice: EE curriculum programs; K-12 education; adult and family education; STEM; green and healthy schools; climate education; new and innovative projects and/or programs; technology-based learning; hybrid/virtual learning; technology in and out of the classroom; etc.

  • Community Engagement: community outreach and partnerships; advocacy; EE for schools, governments, and municipalities; networking; politics; policy; technology and apps; etc.

  • Thriving Together: sustaining people & organizations; self-care; non-profit and EE provider capacity building; cultivating partnerships for increased capacity; program administration; successful boards; grant writing; fundraising

  • Research in Action: environmental science, natural resources, recreation, environmental education, sustainability, agriculture, health, nutrition, etc.

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Owensboro Convention Center

Owensboro, KY

Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, November 12
Pre-conference Events
additional fees may apply
  • Workshops

  • Tours

  • Hikes

  • Networking

Thursday, November 13
Conference
  • Morning Tours & Workshops

  • Opening Luncheon & Keynote

  • Lightning Rounds

  • Concurrent Sessions

  • Networking

  • Dinner & Auction

Friday, November 14
Conference
  • Poster Session

  • Concurrent Sessions

  • Excellence in EE Panel & Luncheon

  • Networking

  • Closing Session

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The success of this event depends on our sponsors. Each sponsorship level includes varying levels of benefits. Check out the 2025 Sponsor Opportunities, which includes details about each level so you can decide which sponsorship level is right for your organization. You can also donate items to our silent and live auctions! All funds raised by our auction support conference registration discounts and scholarships for the following year.

​We appreciate your consideration and support for the field of environmental education! Please contact Ashley Hoffman at director@kaee.org with questions or for additional information.

2025 Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

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Visit Owensboro

Green Sponsors

EcoGro
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Lemongrass Spa

Join the growing list of sponsors! Check out the opportunities.

Registration Details

Registration for the 2025 KAEE Conference will open in mid-August!

 

Two-day registration includes lunch and dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday, and access to all offered workshops and concurrent sessions. One-day registration includes lunch for the selected day and dinner if Friday.

 

Wednesday, November 12, pre-conference events, tours, and workshops require pre-registration and most have an additional cost.

Discount registration rates are available to all attendees. Please choose the rate that best fits your needs and join us in November! The discount applies to one or two-day registration fees. The discount does not apply to pre-conference events, tours, workshops, or additional meal tickets.

Two-Day Registration

Standard Rate: $239

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KAEE Member Discounts

  • Individual members receive a 20% discount.

  • Green Leaf members receive one free registration and one general member discount. 

  • Silver Leaf members receive two free registrations and unlimited general member discounts for employees.

Register in August
One-Day Registration

Standard Rate: $159

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KAEE Member Discounts

  • Individual members receive a 20% discount!

  • Green Leaf members receive one free registration and one general member discount.

  • Silver Leaf members receive two free registrations and unlimited general member discounts for employees.

Register in August

ABOUT THE DISCOUNT REGISTRATION OFFERS

Our discount registration offers are an intentional effort of class solidarity to ensure the conference is accessible to all. These levels are available as ticket price options within conference registration.

What is Class Solidarity?
Class refers to where you fit into the world regarding finances (for example, poor, working class, middle class, wealthy). If you are attending and your organization is paying for your participation, please choose the "Full Cost" option, unless this will also be a barrier for your organization (such as a grassroots nonprofit). If you or your organization can pay the full cost, you will be taking an action of solidarity and making KAEE's conference more accessible for people who cannot afford to pay much. If cost is a barrier, certainly consider the available discount registration offers.

No matter what you pay for the conference, there is no judgment. Choose the offer right for you, but most importantly, be there! We are so excited to gather with you.

DISCOUNT REGISTRATION OFFERS

KAEE Member Discount

20

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Lodging

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Riverfront

A mere 433 feet away from the Owensboro Convention Center, Hampton Inn & Suites will host the majority of conference attendees. They offer ADA Accessible rooms upon request within our block. Guests will enjoy free breakfast, wi-fi, and parking. Standard King and Double Queens are available at $129/night + tax. Suites are available at $159/night + tax.

Make your reservation by phone (270-685-2005) and ask for the KAEE group rate.

Book your room at Hampton Inn & Suites online by clicking here. Be sure to adjust the reservation dates to fit your stay!

Hampton Room Block Deadline: OCTOBER 14, 2025

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Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront

At 528 feet away from the Owensboro Convention Center, the Holiday Inn will offer overflow lodging to our conference attendees. They offer ADA Accessible rooms upon request within our block. Guests will enjoy free breakfast, wi-fi, and parking. City view rooms are available at $144/night + tax. River front rooms are available at $154/night + tax.

Make your reservation by phone (270-683-1111) and ask for the KAEE group rate.

Book your room online at Holiday Inn by clicking here. Be sure to adjust the reservation dates to fit your stay!

Holiday Inn Room Block Deadline: OCTOBER 14, 2025

Diamond Lake Campground Resort

A more affordable option, but 15.2 miles from the Owensboro Convention Center, Diamond Lake Campground offers tent camping sites for around $55/night. Learn more about this option and book online at diamondlakeresort.net

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What is the KAEE Conference?

The KAEE Conference is an annual gathering that brings a diverse group of environmental educators and professionals from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Attendees include teachers from K-12 schools, university professors, non-profit organization leaders, park rangers, and community leaders, all united by a passion for environmental education. This event provides a platform for sharing innovative teaching methods, discussing best practices, and networking with like-minded individuals dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship. Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your journey in this field, the KAEE Conference offers valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration.

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