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Chart Your Route in Environmental Education

For 25 years, the Oklahoma Environmental Education Expo (eeExpo) has been the map that helps educators, agencies, and community leaders use to navigate the changing landscape of teaching and learning about nature, conservation, and the environment. In 2025, OKAEE connected 187 educators who reached more than 237,000 Oklahoma students—and this year, the journey continues with you in the driver’s seat.

Based off your valuable feedback and increasing demand for this event, the 2026 eeExpo expands to a two-day conference celebrating 100 years of Route 66.

This year’s theme, Your JournEE — The Past, Present, and Future of Oklahoma EE, invites you to reflect on your own route—where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and how you can help shape the next stretch of Oklahoma’s environmental education highway.

You choose your direction. You set your pace. You make the difference.

Your Roadmap to the Expo

Throughout two days of workshops, discussions, and networking, you will:

Explore the roots of Oklahoma’s environmental learning, tracing the stories, places, and people that set the foundation.
Navigate today’s challenges and innovations, gaining tools and strategies you can use right away.
Map out a bold future for EE, joining others who are paving new paths in equity, innovation, and community partnership.

Each session is a stop on your professional journey—helping you feel confident in your direction, connected to your peers, and inspired to keep moving forward.

Who You Are

You are an educator, mentor, or leader who believes in the power of learning beyond the classroom walls.
You’re curious about new routes and eager to share the road with others who care about Oklahoma’s future.

This event is built for:

K–12 teachers of all subjects and grade levels
Early childhood educators and program directors
Nonformal educators in parks, zoos, and nature centers
College and university students, faculty, and staff
Environmental professionals, conservation districts, and agency partners

You belong in this network of travelers—educators with open minds, full hearts, and a shared destination: empowering Oklahoma learners through environmental education.

Why You Should Join the Journey

You gain:

Two full days of professional development, community, and inspiration
A stronger sense of direction for your teaching or program goals
Connections that last—with educators who share your passion and purpose
Resources, classroom materials, and take-home tools for immediate use
Professional development certificates and networking with statewide partners

For 25 years, Oklahoma educators like you have relied on eeExpo as a trusted guide to chart their next steps in teaching and leadership.

Registration Details

Dates:
Thursday, February 5, 2026 — 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, February 6, 2026 — 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Location:
Nigh University Center
University of Central Oklahoma
100 North University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034

Registration Rates:

Category **Early Bird +Standard

Professional (1 Day) **$75.00 +$90.00

Professional (Both Days) **$110.00 +$125.00

Student/Retired (1 Day) $50.00

Student/Retired (Both Days) $85.00

**Early Bird Registration closes 11:59 PM CT on January 9th.

Lunch and refreshments are included both days.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1965440110278?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Schedule is here!

We are still making tweaks, but you can see all the amazing sessions we have in store for this year! https://2026oklahomaenvironmentaled.sched.com/list/simple

Scholarships Available for the 2026 Oklahoma EE Expo

Don’t let cost keep you from attending. Scholarships can cover 1–2 day registration and travel support (hotel, mileage, or substitute coverage). Apply by January 9, 2026 using the scholarship application: https://forms.gle/dD2WqChSUDxWGMh69

Who should apply & timeline: Oklahoma educators in formal and nonformal settings are welcome to apply. Priority supports building a community of practice with educators serving marginalized and rural communities. Notifications will be sent by January 13, 2026.

Key dates:

Application deadline: Friday, January 9, 2026

Notifications sent: No later than Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Click here to apply for a scholarship

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

We expect a big crowd for the 2026 Oklahoma Environmental Education Expo. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your organization at this popular event, taking place at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, February 5-6, 2026. Get all the details and explore the Conference Sponsor & Exhibitor Packet

Confirm your sponsorship: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Form

Your JournEE Starts Here

When you attend the 2026 Oklahoma Environmental Education Expo, you’re not just attending a conference—you’re joining a caravan of educators who have been steering change for 25 years.

You don’t just follow the road; you help build it.
You don’t just look back; you chart what’s next.
And you don’t travel alone—you’re part of Oklahoma’s trusted community of environmental educators dedicated to lighting the way forward.

Find your route. Pack your ideas. Join the journey. Register today! Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1965440110278?aff=oddtdtcreator
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