After attending a conference, harnessing the momentum and insights gained to drive ongoing professional growth is crucial. This blog post offers a guide to ensure that your conference experience continues to yield dividends long after the event.
Environmental education is a vital force for fostering a sustainable future, and every year, the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE) proudly honors outstanding individuals, programs, and initiatives in the field. Now, through December 13, 2024, nominations are open for two prestigious awards: the PAEE Awards and the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Awards. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize the dedication, creativity, and hard work of educators and organizations across Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Waterway Steward Program’s goal is to engage Pennsylvania water trail users, outdoor and waterway enthusiasts, anglers and all who are concerned about the health and safety of our waterways, in community science and build long term stewardship of our water trails, while providing valuable data to tell the story about litter in our waterways.
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To those experiencing their first conference, it can be a battle of emotions from a little fish in a big pond to the handshake of a long missed friend. Everyone there knows your struggles because they feel them as well. When arriving the set-up is usually quick and to the point. The first hours are usually a whirlwind of activity between check in at the hotel, if you are staying, or the sign up for your class schedule and activities. Fortunately this process goes very smoothly and it's done and over before you know it. Next is the fun part of getting acclimated to your surroundings. I've always felt the best practice is to explore. Find all the rooms, education classes, and the layout of the building you will be living in for the week. This always helps when the fast pace of classes start.
