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Dear Environmental Education Supporter,
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We invite you to show your support for environmental education in our state by sponsoring Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE) events this year. KACEE unites public agencies, teachers, community organizations, businesses, and individuals behind a common cause - teaching kids how to think, not what to think, about environmental issues through non-biased and science-based EE.
KACEE is a 501(c)3 organization with a vison to grow a healthy, vibrant and resilient Kansas through the power of environmental education. A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. Your sponsorship will be recognized in our promotions, reaching 1300+ people across Kansas.
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By sponsoring our fundraising events, you will help offset costs, reduce registration fees, and provide scholarships for educators. Support for environmental education is vital for a healthy environment, vibrant economy, and successful communities.
If environmental education is something that you or your organization deeply values, sponsoring one or more of our events provides the opportunity to live your values and lead your community by example.
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Thank you for your consideration!
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The KACEE Board and Staff
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTIONS: Exploring the Vibrant Ecosystem of EE in Kansas
Join Us VIRTUALLY October 28-30!
LOCAL/ COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION
​EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION
GROWING AND LEARNING IN THE OUTDOORS
RETURNING TO ROOTS/BACK TO BASICS IN EE
Explore the vibrant ecosystem of Environmental Education (EE) in Kansas at the Kansas Environmental Education Conference, themed "Cultivating Community and Connections." This year's conference will delve into the dynamic interplay between environmental education and community building, featuring four key strands:
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Local/Community Environmental and Outdoor Education: Discover how to create community through environmental and outdoor education. Explore methods to make learning local and relevant, share powerful partnerships, and present inspiring programs or projects that use environmental and outdoor learning to foster community connections.
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Equity and Inclusion in Environmental and Outdoor Education: Engage in conversations, share ideas, and explore models or organizational strategies for advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in EE. Discuss ways to influence attitudes, ensure equal access to nature and EE, and promote healthy environments and communities through environmental and outdoor education, covering both broad environmental issues and specific topics like water, energy, air quality, and equitable access to green spaces.
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Growing and Learning in the Outdoors: Explore EE projects, research, strategies, and programs that engage learners in growing plants. Discuss food gardens, pollinator gardens, pocket prairies, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites (OWLS), school gardens, urban forestry, and container gardens. Share innovative partnerships and programs that foster community growth through gardening and outdoor learning.
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Returning to Roots/Back to Basics in EE: Revisit tried and true environmental and outdoor learning strategies, techniques, and activities. Offer key learnings for those new to EE or seeking a refresher, aiming to advance best practices in environmental and outdoor education.
Join us in cultivating community and connections through the power of environmental education.
Who Should Attend?
School teachers/administrators, interpreters, higher education professors/students/administrators, youth group leaders, scientists, program managers, volunteers, nonprofit professionals, community leaders, consultants and anyone who supports and wants to learn more about environmental education is welcome.
Sponsor the Conference
Sponsorships are a key part of making the annual environmental education conference happen! We are seeking sponsorships from $100 - $2,000. Each sponsorship level is an opportunity to support a specific aspect of the conference; whether you want to go big and become a Title Sponsor or support equity and access as a Conference Scholarship Sponsor, there's a sponsorship to suit your desired level of support.
Present at the Conference
Presenters inspire, educate, and motivate conference attendees — is there a topic that you would like to present on to our audience of 100+ environmental educators? We welcome your presentation proposal.
50 Minute
Presentation
This is a traditional presentation format. Speaker(s) present to an audience. Information flows in one direction.
50 Minute Panel Discussion
This is a panel discussion, where one person facilitates a conversation between 2+ panelists in front of an audience
50 Minute Open Space Conversation
Participants create and manage the agenda themselves. Sessions can be for 5+ people. Participants to gain ownership of a topic or issue and come up with ideas or solutions.
2 Hour Interactive Workshop
This is a structured set of facilitated activities for groups of participants who work together to explore a topic/problem and its elements/solutions
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
