The Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) is proud to announce the 2009 Midwest Environmental Education Conference, Climbing the Green Wall, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois October 14-17, 2009. Located in the Grand Prairie Region of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana is known for its rich diversity of
academics, sports, and culture.

Our conference theme, “Climbing the Green Wall,” was chosen to address the fact that all environmental educators struggle to overcome certain barriers or walls in their career. Four commonly identified limitations within the field of environmental education were selected by the conference committee: Administration, Interpretation, Natural History, and Sustainability. Through concurrent sessions, workshops, and keynote presentations, we will strive to provide conference participants with the knowledge and resources to overcome these walls and maximize their potential.

Invigorating workshops and concurrent sessions will be held each day of the conference, in conjunction with Field Sessions led by Illinois Natural History Survey Scientists. These learning opportunities alone with dynamic and inspirational keynote presentations, fun social activities, and a host of exhibits and networking opportunities will make this conference one that should not be missed!

Date: October 14-17, 2009

Location:Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

For more details about the conference, visit EEAI’s website, www.EEAI.net, for monthly updates!