Each year, our conference focuses on a timely and critical theme shaping the future of environmental education. This year’s theme—Imagine If...—invites us to pause, look beyond current constraints, and consider what becomes possible when education drives connection, action, and positive change.

NAAEE’s Research Symposium brings together researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners at all stages of their careers to explore the current state and future directions of environmental education research and advance the use of practices proven to be effective.

Sessions to Meet Every Preference

• Keynotes to challenge our thinking
• Workshops to engage us in skill building
• Symposia to offer different perspectives
• Traditional and hands-on presentations to share programs and approaches
• Roundtable discussions to explore questions together
• A gallery of prerecorded shorts to highlight successes

Date: October 6–9, 2026
Meeting Location: Hilton Portland Downtown
Learn More: Visit https://conference.naaee.org/conference
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