2026 Oklahoma Environmental Education Expo

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Janurary 9th.

Lunch and refreshments are included both days.

Your organization can help fuel this journey.
Sponsorships begin at $250 and include complimentary registrations, recognition, and direct engagement with Oklahoma’s growing network of educators and community partners.

Learn more: okaee.com/expo
Confirm your sponsorship: Sponsorship & Exhibitor Form

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!
For questions, contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nigh University Center, 100 North University Drive, Edmond, United States

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