Midwest Environmental Education Conference at Touch of Nature
Thu, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Touch of Nature Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois will hold the Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC), from November 13th to 15th in Makanda, IL. to connect with a diverse community of environmental educators and professionals.
The theme for the 2025 MEEC is "Nature Connects All," and the conference will provide high-quality professional development for all types of environmental educators and teachers, from across Illinois and surrounding states. It fosters connections, improves environmental literacy, and amplifies underrepresented voices in the environmental education sphere.
All registrations include lodging on-site, selected meals, Thursday night entertainment, entrance to exhibitor and vendor spaces, as well as full access to all conference sessions.
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