NAAEE’s 47th annual conference will focus on the power of education to create positive change for the future. Environmental education is a force for building a more civically engaged citizenry. It’s a force for creating a more diverse and inclusive movement. It’s a force for linking research and practice, and for demonstrating the impact of interdisciplinary education. It’s a force for optimizing human potential and delivering excellent educational opportunities for all. Join the NAAEE as they share ideas and explore ways to create a more sustainable future through the great power of environmental education.

The conference strands are:

• Building Leadership for Environmental Literacy
• Connecting with Nature
• Conservation and Environmental Education
• Educating for Sustainable Communities
• Green Schools and Career-Connected Learning
• Linking Research and Practice to Increase Impact

The conference includes a research symposium on October 9–10, 2018. NAAEE’s annual Research Symposium brings together new and experienced researchers from around the globe to explore the current state and future directions of environmental education research and advance the use of practices proven to be effective. The symposium facilitates discussion about research in progress, fosters dialog about research-community partnerships, and provides opportunities for emerging as well as seasoned researchers to develop and expand their research skills.