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Teaching OUTSIDE the Box Conference
Welcome to Teaching OUTSIDE the Box - Colorado's Conference on Environmental Education!
April 24-26, 2009
YMCA of the Rockies, Snow Mountain Ranch (near Winter Park)
Teaching OUTSIDE the Box is an action-packed workshop that brings together the best in environmental education for a weekend of engaging presentations, networking, resource sharing, and more... all at the spectacular YMCA of the Rockies - Snow Mountain Ranch near Winter Park.
Call for Presentations
Have a great idea, research, program, or technique to share with your peers? Present something new or tried and true – all are welcome to apply! Details...
This conference is for:
Teachers, Interpreters, Environmental Educators, Youth Group Leaders, Naturalists, anyone who appreciates and wants to learn about environmental education - and YOU!
Workshop Topics include...
Nature and the Outdoors * Stewardship and Sustainability * Research, Trends and Techniques * Arts and Culture * Technology * And More!
The conference is full of professional development opportunities including sessions:
- With fresh ideas for your classroom (hands-on activities, service learning, climate change, and more)
- About new trends in environmental education (certification, quality assurance)
- To make your life easier (communications, grant writing, volunteer management, publicity)
- To inspire you (successful EE collaborations, nature journaling)
- To rejuvenate you (nature hikes, movement, astronomy)
Tentative Session Descriptions
Pre-Conference Workshops
Full and half-day pre-conference workshops will be offered during the day on Friday, April 24th! Details...
Registration
We seek sponsors to help keep registration costs low for participants. Register by for discounted prices! Details...Already registered for the conference? Click here for all the details you need to know!
Exhibitors, Advertisers, and Sponsors
CAEE is seeking exhibitors, advertisers, and sponsors for the conference! The deadline for applications is March 31st.Exhibit space is limited - apply today! Details...
Credit
You may earn 1 credit hour for participating in 16 hours of sessions at the conference (which may include 4 hours from the half-day pre-conference workshops). This credit is available from Colorado School of Mines and may be used for teacher recertification credit or graduate credit (if the college/university you attend accepts this credit from CSM). 1 credit is available for an additional fee of $57, 1/2 credit is $34.
Zero Waste Conference
The Teaching OUTSIDE the Box conference is going zero waste! Waste is reduced or eliminated where possible and made recyclable where unavoidable. As an attendee, some changes you may notice are reusable mugs and bottles in place of disposable cups for drinks and a reduction in the amount of paper materials received. To help achieve this goal attendees are asked to bring their own reusable cup and/or mug from home.
Demonstration composting will also be offered during one conference meal - click here for a recipe to start compost at home!
More About Snow Mountain Ranch
Between Winter Park and Granby, this remote and spectacular conference center covers 5,100 acres of forested wilderness at an elevation of 8,750 elevation. Inviting you indoors is a swimming pool, fitness room, roller skating, library and cozy fireplaces. Be prepared for spring time surprises: snow, wildflowers, blue skies and muddy hiking trails. For directions, view this MAP or connect to YMCA of the Rockies website. For a map of Snow mountain Ranch, click here.
Resource Fair
Discover exciting new resources, and share your organization with conference attendees on Saturday, April 25th during the Conference Resource Fair. Click here for an application - space is limited, so apply soon (the deadline is March 31st)!