Building a Sustainable Future

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Who We Are

Leading the field, building relationships, and connecting educators

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What We Do

Collaborate, connect, teach, learn, facilitate, inspire, and grow

Volunteer, donate, facilitate, advocate, and more

KAEE has served as Kentucky's leader in environmental education since 1976, promoting and influencing environmental education on national and statewide levels each day.

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Events

Visit our Event Calendar to see upcoming workshops, conferences, member events, and more

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Education

Explore our growing collection of eeCredentials, curriculum programs, professional development opportunities, and more

Membership

KAEE members are the boots on the ground who help us fulfill our mission every day. Together, we can do more

We work with members and partners to ensure that environmental education is taught in every classroom throughout the state.

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Lastest News

Educators from Across Kentucky immersed themselves in EE curriculum for two days during EE Bootcamp

KAEE Hosted the 7th Annual Outdoor Learning Symposium at Northside Elementary School in Midway

Spring EE Higher Education Network Summit held at Kentucky State University in May

KAEE and Kentucky State University co-host the first Green Career Summit

The Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership relaunches their Policy Playbook

Two of KAEE's Kentucky Green Schools named U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools

KAEE Member Feature: EKU Center for Environmental Education

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Upcoming Events

Sat, Sep 21
Leopold Education Program Training
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP
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Sep 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP, 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748, USA
Join facilitators Noelle LeGrand, Julia Gerwe, and Chris Wiedamann for a free environmental educator training and professional development opportunity!
Tue, Sep 24
JEDI Book Club September Meeting
Zoom
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Sep 24, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Zoom
This book club provides an opportunity for members to delve more deeply into topics beyond the Community of Practice (CoP) sessions.
Thu, Sep 26
Project Learning Tree at Lincoln Birthplace
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP
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Sep 26, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP, 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748, USA
Join facilitators Noelle LeGrand, Julia Gerwe, and Chris Wiedamann for a free environmental educator training and professional development opportunity!
Wed, Oct 02
WILD Wednesday Webinar 1B
Zoom
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Oct 02, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM CDT
Zoom
Hosted by Kentucky Green Schools, this one-hour webinar will highlight action projects inspired by the School Site Investigation and point toward funding sources for Green Teams and their partners.
Mon, Oct 14
ECH210: Children & Nature
learn.kaee.org
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Oct 14, 2024, 12:00 PM
learn.kaee.org
This course provides foundational knowledge of theory, practice, and research on the emerging field of nature-based learning for young children in formal and non-formal settings.
Mon, Oct 14
CEG211: Building Relationships for Community EE
KAEE Moodle
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Oct 14, 2024, 12:00 PM
KAEE Moodle
This course is designed to help you anchor environmental aims within the context of community interests, issues, and capacities. CEG211: Building Relationships for Community EE builds on the concepts learned in CEG210 (a pre-requisite).
Mon, Oct 14
JEDI101: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in EE
SEEA Moodle
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Oct 14, 2024, 6:30 PM
SEEA Moodle
This course is offered as a regional cohort and is designed to provide a strong foundation in the language, concepts, and principles of equity work. It is meant to be an introductory course and spark interest in further learning around JEDI.
Thu, Oct 17
JEDI Community of Practice Meeting
Zoom
Multiple Dates
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Oct 17, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Zoom
This is a learning community of individuals working to foster and support practices of racial justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity in the outdoors and environmental work. Bi-monthly, we come together to learn, dive deep into different topics, hear from guest speakers, and grow as a community!
Tue, Oct 22
Landscape Analysis Listening Session
Virtual Event
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Oct 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Join us for a teacher and administrator listening session designed to strengthen our understanding of the barriers we found in our school survey. Learn more about the landscape of environmental education in our region and provide essential feedback for moving forward!
Wed, Oct 23
Landscape Analysis Listening Session (2)
Virtual Event
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Oct 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Join us for a teacher and administrator listening session designed to strengthen our understanding of the barriers we found in our school survey. Learn more about the landscape of environmental education in our region and provide essential feedback for moving forward!
Thu, Oct 24
WET and Watershed Workshops
Oldham County Public Library
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Oct 24, 2024, 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Oldham County Public Library, 308 Yager Ave, La Grange, KY 40031, USA
Join us for an afternoon of Project WET learning experiences followed by an evening workshop focused on watershed management for wildlife and water quality.
Wed, Nov 13
KAEE Conference 2024
Morehead State University | ADUC
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Nov 13, 2024, 9:00 AM EST – Nov 15, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
Morehead State University | ADUC, 400 E 2nd St, Morehead, KY 40351, USA
Join us for the 48th KAEE Conference in Morehead, KY! From beavers and birds to fossils and basket-making—you won't want to miss a minute of this event! With the best practices, newest programs, and networking opportunities the conference is Kentucky's premiere event for environmental educators.
Tue, Dec 10
KSU Habitat Management Symposium
KSU Research & Demonstration Farm
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Dec 10, 2024, 9:00 AM EST – Dec 11, 2024, 4:30 PM EST
KSU Research & Demonstration Farm, 1525 Mills Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
Kentucky State University (KSU) has partnered with the University of Kentucky (UK), KAEE, OKNP, Division of Forestry, and Seiler Geospatial to conduct a 2-day symposium that will highlight natural areas practices and demonstrations, case studies and recent conservation projects.
Sat, Feb 01
Yellowstone Winter Ecology Trip
United States
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Feb 01, 2025, 7:00 AM – Feb 08, 2025, 7:00 PM
United States
Join KAEE and EPI for a winter ecology trip and get real-world ecology and environmental education experience in Yellowstone National Park. RSVP here for information about the trip. DEADLINE TO ENROLL IS AUGUST 10, 2024.