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Join the Oklahoma Environmental Education Listserv

Stay connected to environmental education, conservation, sustainability, and outdoor learning opportunities happening across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma EE Listserv is a free, statewide email communication network designed to connect educators, nonprofits, agencies, universities, museums, nature centers, tribal programs, and community partners who are passionate about environmental literacy and conservation education.

The listserv serves as a two-way communication channel, meaning members can both receive and share information through email. Whether you are looking for professional development opportunities, classroom resources, funding announcements, community events, or collaboration opportunities, the listserv helps keep Oklahoma’s environmental education community informed and connected.

By joining, you become part of a growing network dedicated to supporting environmental education and creating meaningful learning experiences for students, educators, and communities across the state.

What You’ll Receive

Members can receive and share information about:

  • Environmental education workshops and trainings
  • Conferences, webinars, and professional development opportunities
  • Grants, scholarships, and funding opportunities
  • Classroom lessons, curriculum resources, and teaching tools
  • Community science and stewardship projects
  • Outdoor education opportunities and field experiences
  • Job openings and internship opportunities
  • Upcoming conservation, sustainability, and education events
  • Calls for presenters, volunteers, or partners
  • Success stories and program highlights from around Oklahoma

Appropriate Posts for the Listserv

The Oklahoma EE Listserv is intended for information that supports environmental education, conservation, sustainability, outdoor learning, and related educational initiatives.

Examples of appropriate posts include:

  • Announcing educator workshops or trainings
  • Sharing free classroom resources or lesson plans
  • Promoting environmental or conservation events
  • Posting grant opportunities or mini-grants
  • Recruiting volunteers or community partners
  • Sharing research, reports, or educational tools
  • Advertising EE-related job opportunities or internships
  • Highlighting student projects or educator success stories
  • Inviting participation in statewide initiatives or campaigns

Please Avoid

To help keep the listserv useful and relevant for all members, please avoid:

  • Political campaigning or partisan advocacy
  • Commercial advertising unrelated to environmental education
  • Spam or repeated promotional posts
  • Personal fundraising requests
  • Off-topic discussions unrelated to education, conservation, or sustainability
  • Sharing confidential or copyrighted materials without permission

Who Should Join?

The listserv is open to anyone interested in environmental education and conservation, including:

  • Classroom teachers and informal educators
  • Conservation and natural resource professionals
  • Nonprofit organizations and community groups
  • Higher education faculty and students
  • Nature centers, zoos, aquariums, and museums
  • Tribal educators and community leaders
  • Volunteers, advocates, and lifelong learners

Join today to stay informed, build connections, and help strengthen environmental education across Oklahoma.

Option 1: Send an Email Command

  1. Open your email client and compose a new message.
  2. Address the email to:
  3. Leave the Subject line blank.
  4. In the body of the email, type: subscribe EE-COORDINATING-COMMITTEE Firstname Lastname
  5. Send the email and reply to the automated confirmation message you receive shortly after.

If you encounter issues or need further assistance, you can contact the OSU IT Helpdesk by phone at 405-744-HELP (4357). [1]

Option 2: Use the Web Interface

  1. Visit the OSU LISTSERV homepage https://listserv.okstate.edu/
  2. Navigate to the specific mailing list you wish to join.
  3. Click the menu icon (three parallel lines) in the right-hand corner and select Subscribe or Unsubscribe.
  4. Enter your full name and O-Key email address in the fields provided, then click Subscribe.

Check your inbox for an automated confirmation email containing a verification link, and click the link to finalize your subscription.