What follows is a partial list of outdoor and environmental education conferences coming up this spring. As you will see, I have included the name of the organization, a link, a short quote from their materials about them and when their conference is taking place (all of this comes directly from the organization and is unedited by me!) . I hope many of you will be able to attend these gatherings, as they help make bring together experts to share and learn from each other. They are also great opportunities to get to know others in our field. Check their websites for the latest information. If you know of others, please send it to me so I can post it.

AEE – Association for Experiential Education
http://www.aee.org/
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a nonprofit, professional membership association dedicated to experiential education and the students, educators and practitioners who utilize its philosophy. We strive to:
* Connect educators in practical ways so that they have access to the growing body of knowledge that fuels their growth and development
* Publish and provide access to relevant research, publications and resources
* Raise the quality and performance of experiential programs through our accreditation program
* Increase recognition of experiential education worldwide

West Region Conference:
http://west.aee.org/conferences/
Winter Gathering
January 29-31, 2010 at the California Alpine Club on Mount Tamalpais, Marin County, California

2010 West Regional Conference for the Association for Experiential Education,
April 23-25 at the Granlibakken Resort and Conference Center at Lake Tahoe, CA. 

AEOE Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education
http://aeoe.org/
The Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education supports and inspires educators in their quest for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to help all learners understand, appreciate and care for their environment. As an integral part of achieving our mission, we encourage direct experience outdoors.

Apr 30 to May 2, 2010
Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education Spring Conference
Malibu

CPRS: California Park & Recreation Society
http://cprs.org/
The California Park & Recreation Society provides career development, networking, resources and is the public advocate for California park and recreation professionals.
• CPRS is where California park and recreation professionals improve their knowledge of park and recreation management,
• CPRS brings California park and recreation professionals together from across disciplines and agency and regional boundaries to advance professionalism, opportunities for career growth and to encourage collegiality,
• CPRS is a resource for California park and recreation best practices, techniques, products and trends,
• CPRS is the voice of California park and recreation professionals and agencies, government and the media

CPRS Annual Conference March 9-12, 2010
Palm SpringsCPRS Annual Conference

ROEE Residential Outdoor Environmental Education
http://roee.raincloudpub.com/

Philosophy of the Residential Outdoor / Environmental Education
This organization is founded on theses premises:
1. There is a need for an annual conference to be held at a residential Outdoor Education facility to facilitate growth and the exchange of ideas among outdoor educators in the field of Environmental / Outdoor Education.
2. The program staff, site managers, and teachers of Residential Outdoor / Environmental Education programs can benefit through the mutual exchange of ideas, practices and programs.
3. The similarity of programs / objectives among the Residential Outdoor / Environmental Education programs in the western, southwestern, midwest and northwest United States and Canadian provinces - engenders mutual perceptions of goals, curricula and practices among staff in this region - thus promoting a mutual liaison and conference.
4. Other professional organizations / groups, which exist, have not provided the opportunity for practical support, sharing, and exchange, which this organization can provide.
5. Practicioners, rather than theoreticians, shall be the primarily targeted group of participants in this organization

2010 ROEE Conference
February 12-15, 2010, which is Presidents Day and Valentines Day weekend.
The location will be Camp Galilee on the shores of Lake Tahoe

WEA: Wilderness Education Association
http://www.weainfo.org/
The mission of the WEA is to promote the professionalism of outdoor leadership through establishment of national standards, curriculum design, implementation, advocacy, and research driven initiatives.
Annual Conference February 18-20, 2010