Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education upcoming events

EEC Strand 1 Workshop - In-Person (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Completion of this online Strand 1 professional development will put you another step closer to earning your Environmental Educator Certification. Course fees covers one in-person meeting (Sunday, July 12 from 1-4:00 p.m.), online access to resources, networking, remaining Strand 1 activities, and guidance throughout the program. More details will be provided during the workshop.

DATES & DETAILS: EEC STRAND 1 WORKSHOP

One In-Person Event (required), Sunday, July 12 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Hosted at Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center on beautiful Higgins Lake

ADDITIONAL EEC INFORMATION: View the EEC documents on the MAEOE website: maeoe.com/get-certified

Academy of Natural Resources - Classic (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ACADEMY OF NATURAL RESOURCES - CLASSIC

The Academy kicks off Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. The week concludes Friday, July 17, 2026, after lunch. The Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center is located on the north shore of Higgins Lake. The RAM Center offers a unique alternative to urban conference centers for conservation and environmental education. Your tuition includes 5 nights of lodging, 15 meals, and class fees.

See program details at: michigan.gov/anr

PROGRAM OPTIONS:

Forest, Fields and Fins (recommended for middle and high school educators)
NatureQuest (recommended for educators of any grade level)
Data, Decisions, and Discovery: Explore Michigan's Environment (recommended for middle and high school educators)

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

A $100 scholarship is available to registering participants. To apply for a scholarship, select and complete the "ANR Scholarship Registration" ticket option.

CREDIT HOURS 30+ SCECH
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) are available through this program with no additional fee.

Academy of Natural Resources - North (2 Aug 2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ACADEMY OF NATURAL RESOUCES - NORTH

The Academy kicks off Sunday August 2, at 6 p.m. The week concludes Friday, August 7, after breakfast. Michigan Tech's Ford Center is located one hour west of Marquette, in the Upper Peninsula. The Ford Center provides a unique starting point to access Michigan’s natural and cultural resources nestled in the U.P. Your tuition includes 5 nights of lodging, 13 meals, and class fees.

See program details at: michigan.gov/anr

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Adventure Awaits! The western Upper Peninsula is a vast mosaic of geology, wildlife, wilderness, and history. This expedition will include daily road trips to explore the Porcupine Mountains (Michigan’s largest State Park), the geology and copper mines of the Keweenaw Peninsula, and the shores of Lake Superior near Marquette. This is the best way to learn about and experience Michigan’s most amazing natural resource landscape. The content we will explore is science based, historical, cultural and recreational. Prepare to hike and learn.

SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

A $100 scholarship is available to registering participants. To apply for a scholarship, select and complete the "ANR Scholarship Registration" ticket option.

CREDIT HOURS 20+ SCECH
State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) are available through this program with no additional fee.