Nebraska Environmental Education Conference

Nebraska Environmental Education Conference 2026 Rising Together: Building Belonging through Art, Ecology & Stories of Place February 6 & 7, 2026 | Kearney, NE University of Nebraska at Kearney: Regional Engagement Center & Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary By weaving together art, ecology, and storytelling, this year’s conference theme aims to elevate environmental education as an essential tool that can inspire a deeper sense of ecological belonging for all Nebraskans. Connect with fellow educators, artists, resource professionals, and storytellers as we discover new ways to engage our communities, inspire curiosity and a sense of belonging in our students, and foster meaningful connections to the natural places we call home. Through hands-on workshops, inspiring sessions, and shared experiences, you’ll leave feeling energized, connected, empowered, and ready to rise together in the work of environmental education. This conference is being planned by the Nebraska Alliance for Conservation and Environmental Education (NACEE) - a state affiliate network of the North American Association for Environmental Education. What is all included in registration? Your registration fees cover the benefits of attendance at many high-quality presentations, two Keynote presentations, the Friday evening dinner and networking event, one two-hour workshop, and the following meals: breakfast and Networking Dinner on Friday, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Registration for the conference closes on January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. For questions about the conference, please contact: conference@nacee.org