Missouri Environmental Education Assocation 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the MEEA Conference! Here you will be able to see the schedule and location of events, learn about the exhibitors for our Table Talks, and even connect with other attendees.

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10:15am CDT

Removing Barriers to Outdoor Recreation

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Room F

This presentation dives into 2023 participation rates in outdoor recreation with focuses on race, gender, and sexual orientation. Many people face barriers to outdoor recreation such as lack of financial resources and lack of transportation. Some barriers are more systematic targeting historically marginalized groups. After discussing these barriers, RCO will explain how they begin to remove them and create the space for more participation in Outdoor Recreation.

Speakers

Chris Geden

River City Outdoors, Thrive Outside Program Manager & Director of Community Engagement

Logan Faircloth

Community Engagement Coordinator, River City Outdoors

Saturday November 2, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Room F

Concurrent Session, 10:15 concurrent session

12:15pm CDT

Sowing Seeds for the Sunflower Institute

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT

Room F

Imagine the impact if we radically changed the way we educate the next generation. Instead of charging tuition, pay them $20/hour to learn! We are teaching skills that will help them feed themselves and their families. They will learn about the agricultural ingenuity of our ancesters, grow fresh produce, and reconnect with nature. After this experience, we want to have equipped these young people with the tools they need to gain employment, start their own businesses, grow their own food and become servant leaders in their communities. Nick and one of the graduates of the program will discuss its origins, their experiences in 2024 and what's next for the program in 2025.

Speakers

Nick Speed

Ujima Executive Director

Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Room F

Concurrent Session, 12:15 concurrent session

1:30pm CDT

Puppets are for Everyone! Strategies for Effective School Outreach

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Room F

Recycling education lays the foundation for students to take environmental action, but how do we access those audiences? Come see the puppet show, "How Recycling Changed my Life," a popular program we offer schools. We will also provide insights in how to promote and better serve diverse districts and learners.

Speakers

Benjamin Winkler

Environmental Representative, Schools Outreach, St. Louis County DPH

Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Room F

Concurrent Session, 1:30 concurrent session

2:45pm CDT

Teaching About Climate Change with PLT/WET/WILD

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Room F

Climate change is a complex topic and can be intimidating for your audience. Existing Projects WET, WILD, and Learning Tree activities, some with modifications, can help both formal and informal educators provide hands-on activities that present the topic of climate change holistically and engagingly. Environmental education is not isolated to water, forests, or animals. EE connects everything, and these activities may inspire you and your students to develop innovative solutions to address the challenges arising from climate change.

Speakers

Melanie Carden-Jessen

Sr. Instructor, Projects WET, WILD, and Learning Tree State Coordinator, Missouri State University

Melanie Carden-Jessen has taught everything from diapers to degrees, from daycare to elementary, from middle school to university. Her BS in ed Earth Science and an MS in Resource Planning landed her with the Missouri Department of Conservation for 15 years, first as an education... Read More →

Saturday November 2, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room F

Concurrent Session, 2:45 concurrent session