CAEE 2024 Conference eeVoices: The Power of Stories: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Advancing EE Conference!
We are so excited to welcome you to the CAEE Advancing Environmental Education Conference! We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities to explore research, elevate practices and spark collaborations at the conference!

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10:00am MDT

Happiness Gardens to the Rescue: Connecting Students with Nature

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT

Alfalfa Classroom (Terra Level 3)

A successful collaboration between the City of Wheat Ridge and Wheat Ridge High School created opportunities for students and grew a community resource through workshops and field trips to the community garden. Hear personal stories and experience some activities that kept students engaged while they learned how to care for the environment.

Speakers

Susan Bennett

Environmental Interpreter, City of Wheat Ridge: Parks & Recreation

Traci Binford

Agriculture and Science Teacher, Wheat Ridge High School

Thursday September 19, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Alfalfa Classroom (Terra Level 3)

Youth Development, New to EE, 1-7 years EE experience, Advanced EE Practitioner, Manager/Organizational Leader

1:30pm MDT

The Story of Place - Learning From School-Yard Chicken Spectacles

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT

Pumpkin Classroom (Terra Level 3)

Our surroundings are a curriculum rich environment for learning. "The Story of Place", connects and influences us daily. Come on this journey as we share Chicken Program stories. Chicken yard spectacles provide opportunities for students to problem solve, observe nature, develop leadership skills and foster a deeper connection to place.

Speakers

Beth Church

Sustainability Coordinator, DCSD Office of Sustainability

My name is Beth Church, I am the Sustainability Coordinator for our district. I am thrilled to be working with teachers and students to help implement Sustainability Initiatives within their schools. Our department goals revolve around Environmental Sustainability Initiatives such... Read More →

Kim Rankin

Sustainability Learning Specialist, Douglas County School District

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Pumpkin Classroom (Terra Level 3)

Youth Development, New to EE, 1-7 years EE experience

2:45pm MDT

Capturing Student Voice to Tell Stories with Data

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT

Alfalfa Classroom (Terra Level 3)

Environmental health data (EHD), like that collected for air and water quality, are complicated but important to help people make decisions about their health. Our team empowers children to share their own experiences, enriching adults’ understanding of EHD. We offer tailored resources for use in formal and informal educational settings.

Speakers

Madelyn Percy

Project Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

I am a researcher, educator, and advocate for communities to learn more about their air quality. As an employee of the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, I support the development and deployment of air quality networks and the... Read More →

Thursday September 19, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Alfalfa Classroom (Terra Level 3)

Youth Development, New to EE, 1-7 years EE experience, Advanced EE Practitioner