1. AEOE eeCourse: Teaching and Learning Outdoors
 | Dates: July 10-August 26, 2026 Location: Online Description: This eeCourse equips educators with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources to take environmental education learning outdoors. Participants will learn strategies such as managing students outdoors, adapting for the weather, and using technology outdoors. This eeCourse provides an introduction to environmental education; strategies to support outdoor learning like managing students, adapting for weather, and using technology outdoors; and ideas on how to integrate teaching and learning outdoors into your classrooms, homeschool classrooms, and programs. This roughly 6-week course takes approximately 15 hours to complete. Register HERE. |
2. Outdoor Learning School & Store Free Virtual Workshops
 | Date: July 14, 2026 Location: Online Description: Offered in partnership with Take Me Outside. Registration is free for all of the monthly virtual workshops. Each workshop lasts 60 minutes. The July workshop is on Activities and Resources for Nature-Based Learning. Spending time in nature, year round helps develop a sense of belonging. When we belong we feel connected, nourished, and alive. In this workshop our expert presenters will share ideas, activities and inspiration from their water, nature, Land and camp curriculums. Educators presenting include Jacob Rodenburg, Maxine Koskie, and Court Rustemeyer. Register HERE. |
3. Life Lab Garden Education Certification Program
 | Dates:September 8 – December 15, 2026 Location: Virtual Description: Looking to start or enhance a garden education program, or bring more hands-on learning into your teaching? Bring learning to life through the garden – transform your teaching practice through garden-based learning. The 16-week virtual course offers a Life Lab Garden Education Certification Designed for classroom teachers, informal educators, afterschool staff, and school garden coordinators alike. This program helps educators of all kinds bring hands-on, meaningful learning outdoors. Gain practical tools, confidence in garden-based learning, and connection to a respected national network of educators. Sign up HERE. |
4. Green California Summit 20-Year Anniversary
  | Date: September 15-16, 2026 Locations: Pasadena, CA Description: This year marks the 20-year anniversary of Green Technology, a momentous milestone that celebrates two decades of advancing sustainability, innovation, and collaboration across California’s public sector. Over the past twenty years, Green Technology has brought together educators, facilities leaders, policymakers, and solution providers to accelerate progress toward healthier environments and more resilient communities. We are bringing together our two flagship events (Sustainable Facilities Forum and the Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit) for ONE unforgettable 20-year celebration for the Public Sector we serve; State, Local Government, Schools, and Higher Education all in one place at one time! Register HERE. |
5. NAAEE Annual Conference: Imagine If…
 | Date: October 6-9, 2026 Location: Portland, Oregon Description: Registration is now open for NAAEE’s Annual Conference and Research Symposium. Join more than 1,000 attendees as they imagine and advance solutions grounded in research and practice, inspired by place, and strengthened through collaboration. With themes from connecting with nature to advancing sustainable communities, this event invites everyone to consider what becomes possible when education drives connection, action, and positive change. For more information and registration, click HERE. |
6. CA Association for Science Educators Annual Conference: Science in Action
  | Date: November 6-8, 2026 Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Registration is now open for the annual California Science Education Conference, the premier event for science educators across California! Hear motivational speakers and gain practical knowledge to be the best science educator, attend high–quality workshops and courses led by educators and experts, network with friends, educators, and supporters throughout California. There will be unique and engaging opportunities to share with and learn from other educators, get timely updates to help with curriculum materials, assessment, and testing, and have fun with the science community during socials and more! For more information and registration, click HERE. |
7. National Association for Interpretation Annual Conference: Creating Community Rooted in Interpretation
 | Date: November 10-13, 2026 Location: Oakland, CA Description: This year’s theme, “Creating Community Rooted in Interpretation,” celebrates how we grow together through shared stories, inclusive practices, and connections that sustain both people and the planet. From inspiring keynotes and engaging hands-on experiences and sessions, to local field trip exploration highlighting the Bay Area’s cultural and natural heritage, this conference invites you to dig in, branch out, and flourish together. Check out the all new conference agenda to see how we are mixing it up this year with more interaction, more engagement and more opportunities for you to meet new people and create community! Come ready to be inspired, challenged, and connected! Because when interpreters put down roots, communities thrive! For more information and registration, click HERE. |