KAEE 50th Annual Conference: Full Schedule

9:00am EST

An Adult Field Trip at The Living Arts & Science Center

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Limited Capacity seats available

Cost: $30 | Ticket purchase required during conference registration. Participants will go through LASC's guided field trip tour titled "Who Polluted the Kentucky River?Join the fun as participants travel through four 30-minute rotations including a planetarium show, hands-on activities in the new discovery exhibit, and a Kentucky animal meet-and-greet where they will build and explore waterways...
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Speakers

Callie Northern

Education Director, The Living Arts & Science Center

Callie Northern is the Director of Education at The Living Arts & Science Center. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Art History from Eastern Kentucky University. Before joining LASC, Callie spent five years teaching preschool education. Since 2018, she... Read More →

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
The Living Arts & Science Center 362 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, KY 40508

Pre-Conference Field Experience

9:00am EST

Buckley Invasive Removal

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Cost: Free | Must be 16+ years old | Add a ticket to your order during conference registration. Join us on Wednesday November 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. We will be meeting at the Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary parking lot at 9am (1305 Germany Rd, Frankfort, KY). Whether you have experience with invasive plant removal or want to learn, we'd love to have you join us. A Bluegrass Greensource...
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Speakers

Amy Sohner

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary 1305 Germany Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601

Pre-Conference Field Experience

9:00am EST

Practical Wildlife Tracking Skills for Education and Forest Management

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Tracking is simply reading and interpreting the movements of animals as they live their busy and secretive lives. Anybody who has spent any time in the outdoors knows that wildlife cannot be commanded to appear. However, if you know how to look, their unfiltered stories are written everywhere. Tracking is the world’s oldest scientific practice but has fallen out of practice. However,...
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Speakers

Ginny Delaney

Naturalist, Jefferson Memorial Forest

Ginny (she/ her) has been a naturalist at Jefferson Memorial Forest since 2013. She is a former public school teacher who now enjoys teaching in nature. She is a certified KY professional environmental educator, a certified interpretive guide, and has earned a level 2 tracker certification... Read More →

Erin Kinnetz

Assistant Director of Education, The Parklands of Floyds Fork

Erin is the Assistant Director of Education at The Parklands of Floyds Fork in Louisville, KY. In this role she develops curricula for environmental education programs to help people of all ages fall in love with nature through stewardship, exploration, and discovery. Erin received... Read More →

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary 3885 Raven Run Wy, Lexington, KY 40515

Pre-Conference Field Experience

9:00am EST

Hand Tied Turkey Wing Brooms Workshop

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Fayette Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Discover the history and significance of broom-making in Kentucky culture. In this workshop, we will be returning to the folk-art tradition of broom making; we will be making our own hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment. Our "turkey wing" brooms will be made with hemp cord and natural broomcorn, they are as decorative as they are useful.

Speakers

Pony Meyer

Bluegrass Greensource

Julia Vinson

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Pre-Conference Workshop

9:00am EST

Reading the Land and Riverscapes: See the KY River Palisades from Above and from Below

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EST

Floracliff Nature Sanctuary

Limited Capacity seats available

Limited to 15 participantsCost: $75 | Ticket purchase required during conference registration. Boxed lunches will be provided.Disclaimer: This will be a strenuous, full day of hiking and paddling. Participants will be required to remain with the group throughout the experience. After registration, participants will be required to sign multiple waivers and complete an additional form to collect...
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Speakers

Jonathan Boone

Isabel Cochran

Callie Dickman

Jenny Hubbard

Gerry James

Superintendent, Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, Explore Kentucky, and Lexington Parks and Recreation

I can't put 5 bios in here and i feel really bad asking my copresenters to complete a sched account/bios, etc. since this was a request for the conference. Make sense? Can we list our names and affiliations on conference schedule if the committee decides to go with this? :(

Wednesday November 11, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm EST
Floracliff Nature Sanctuary 8000 Elk Lick Falls Rd, Lexington, KY 40515

Pre-Conference Field Experience

1:00pm EST

Brownfields and Bourbon Tour

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Distillery District

Limited Capacity seats available

Limited to 20 participants. Must be 21+ to attend.Cost: $30 | Ticket purchase required during conference registration.{Optional lunch at Goodfella’s Pizza at Noon (not included in the cost)}Explore the rich history of Lexington’s popular Distillery District. Once home to Lexington’s first bourbon distilleries, the complex fell into disrepair and sat vacant for decades before being...
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Speakers

Kiersten O'Leary

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Distillery District 1174 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40508

Pre-Conference Field Experience

1:00pm EST

Harnessing state geological survey monitoring networks for place-based learning: examples from an undergraduates classroom

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Earth Analysis Research Library

Limited Capacity seats available

Cost: $25 | Ticket purchase required during conference registration. The Kentucky Geological Survey is hosting a geologic data workshop for educators to learn more about incorporating geo-environmental monitoring data into their classrooms. We will end the workshop with a tour of the archives and lab spaces at the Earth Analysis Research Library. Geo-environmental monitoring networks are...
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Speakers

Elizabeth Adams

Research Administrative Coordinator Principal, University of Kentucky - Kentucky Geological Survey

I lead an internal digital data working group and am hopeful to gather new resources and information to guide our work. I am also the archive manager at our Earth Analysis Research Library responsible for managing our physical collections and associated data to ensure public access... Read More →

Mckenzie Brannon

Doug Curl

Director of Information Management, Kentucky Geological Survey

Doug Curl is the director of the Information Management Division at the Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky, where he has served for over 25 years leading IT operations, web development, and building systems for delivering geologic data to researchers and the public... Read More →

Rebekah Frazier

Communications, Kentucky Geological Survey

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Earth Analysis Research Library 2500 Research Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511

Pre-Conference Field Experience

1:00pm EST

eeHEN Summit

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Cost: Free | Add a ticket to your order during conference registration. Higher education professionals are invited to attend the Fall eeHEN Summit! The eeHEN is a network of professionals in higher education offering or supporting environmental education in their courses or programs. This network includes educators across many disciplines; from environmental science, engineering, aquatics,...
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Speakers

Perry Thomas

Program Director, KAEE

Perry Thomas joined the KAEE team as Program Director in 2024. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Dartmouth College and M.A. in Teaching and Ph.D. in Biology from Northern Arizona University. Perry has served as a formal educator at middle school, high school, and college levels as... Read More →

Tracy Knowles

Louis Ross

KSU-EERC Manager, Kentucky State University

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:00pm EST

KGS Teacher + Partner Workshop | Project WET

LIMITED

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Limited Capacity seats available

Cost: Free | Add a ticket to your order during conference registration.

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Speakers

Vivian Bowles

Education Consultant, KAEE

Vivian Bowles is passionate about conveying to students that they are part of a great big world, and that it begins in their own backyards. In the fall of 1987, she began her teaching career at Kit Carson Elementary School helping seven and eight-year-old students make connections... Read More →

Caroline Galdi

Education Coordinator, Lost River Cave

Wednesday November 11, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Pre-Conference Workshop

5:00pm EST

eeFACILITATOR Happy Hour

Wednesday November 11, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST

Wise Bird Cider Co.

Cost: Free | Exclusive to eeFACILITATORS | Add a ticket to your order during conference registration.

If you're an eeFACILITATOR, join us for an hour of networking, games, and beverages of your choice! Free for eeFACILITATORS to attend. One drink ticket provided.

Wednesday November 11, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Wise Bird Cider Co. 1170 Manchester St #140, Lexington, KY 40508

Networking

6:00pm EST

Pre-Conference Social + Dinner

Wednesday November 11, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST

Wise Bird Cider Co.

Cost: $45 | Ticket purchase required during conference registration.

Consistently one of the highlights of the conference, the pre-conference social and dinner unofficially kicks off our time together with an outstanding time of networking and connecting. This year, we're hosted by the wonderful Wise Bird Cider Company for dinner and drinks. Ticket includes dinner and one drink ticket.

Wednesday November 11, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Wise Bird Cider Co. 1170 Manchester St #140, Lexington, KY 40508

Networking

7:15am EST

Conference Buddy Breakfast

Thursday November 12, 2026 7:15am - 7:45am EST

TBA

Thursday November 12, 2026 7:15am - 7:45am EST
TBA

Networking

7:15am EST

Registration + Coffee

Thursday November 12, 2026 7:15am - 11:45am EST

Atrium

Thursday November 12, 2026 7:15am - 11:45am EST
Atrium 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

General

8:00am EST

From Stories to Schoolyards

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST

Bourbon Room

Over five months, FCPS students and community partners rolled up their sleeves and asked the hard questions, gathered real data, and let equity guide their conclusions. Working within the Trust for Public Land's Community Schoolyard framework — which transforms asphalt-heavy schoolyards into vibrant, green community spaces — students and partners examined the full landscape...
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Speakers

Tresine Tatum Logsdon

Energy & Sustainability Coordinator, Fayette County Public Schools

Tresine Logsdon is the Energy & Sustainability Curriculum Specialist for Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS), where she drives student-driven sustainability innovation across the district. In this role, Tresine works closely with students, teachers, principals, community partners... Read More →

Evan Barker

Southeast Manager of the US, Narrative 4

Evan Barker is a Southeast Manager of the United States, responsible for TN, KY, WV, VA, NC, and SC. He began his career as an orchestra musician before accidentally becoming a bookseller and then an English teacher, coming to N4 after eight years in the secondary classroom. He believes... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

8:00am EST

Time Travel on the Legacy Trail

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST

Fayette Room

Let's get outdoors on the Legacy Trail and take a journey through time, with just our walking shoes. No flux capacitor needed! This most excellent adventure will connect our personal stories to the history of KEEC and EE. All ages, experience levels, and abilities are welcome. Before we return to the present, we will share our visions for the future, and how we can build on this EE legacy for...
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Speakers

Wesley Bullock

Executive Director, Kentucky Environmental Education Council

Wesley Bullock is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Environmental Education Council where he oversees programs including the Professional Environmental Educator Certification Course and the Environmental Education Leadership Corps. He seeks to empower all Kentuckians to share... Read More →

Risa Yost

Environmental Education Specialist, Kentucky Environmental Education Council

Risa joined KEEC in the summer of 2024 welcoming a new career in environmental education. She serves to uphold the Council's mission through the necessary administrative tasks and the vital labors of nurturing connection. Within and outside of her occupation, she is an artist and... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:15am EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Thriving Together

8:00am EST

Monitoring the Air, Managing the Waste: A Local Solutions Tour

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 10:30am EST

Air Monitoring Station and Recycling Center

Join us for a two-for-one tour! We’ll start with a visit to Lexington’s only air monitoring station, which houses state and federal air monitoring equipment. The data collected at this station tells us whether Lexington is meeting federal clean air standards. (Hint: It is!) Next, we’ll visit Lexington’s recycling center for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour of this...
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Speakers

Roberta Burnes

Environmental Scientist Advisor, Kentucky Division for Air Quality

You already have this from my other proposal.

Danny Woolums

Environmental Education Manager, LFUCG/KAEE

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 10:30am EST
Air Monitoring Station and Recycling Center 360 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508

Community Engagement

8:00am EST

Connecting Community, Environment and Science Learning Through the KY Atlas of Phenomena

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 10:30am EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Speakers

Amanda Prewitt

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 10:30am EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

8:00am EST

Earth Force or Climate Workshop

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 10:30am EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Speakers

Milan Bush

Executive Director, Go Grow Be More

Milan Bush is a community educator, wellness advocate, and cultural organizer who believes real change happens through partnership, not rescue. A group fitness instructor, environmental educator, and nonformal education practitioner, Milan collaborates with people of all ages to strengthen... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 8:00am - 10:30am EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

9:30am EST

Utilizing Digital Mapping to Enhance your Program

Thursday November 12, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EST

Bourbon Room

Have you ever needed a specific type of map but can't find one that fits your needs? Dive into an introductory session on the wonders of digital mapping and how you can create your very own maps for all of your needs. Digital mapping can provide a wonderful resource for a multitude of needs, not just navigation. In this session, you will learn basic map terminology to get started, what types...
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Speakers

Hannah Wells

Education Coordinator and Director of the Kentucky Children’s Garden, The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Hannah Wells is the Education Coordinator at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky in Lexington. She primarily works in the Kentucky Children's Garden, which serves children aged 0-10 and their families. Here, she manages the garden space and funding as well as provides... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

9:30am EST

Parks as Portals: Restoring Hidden Histories, Reconnecting Communities to Land

Thursday November 12, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EST

Fayette Room

Parks as Portals is a community-centered environmental education model rooted in Kentucky’s public lands and Black ecological legacy. Born from one educator’s experience at Mammoth Cave, it centers community knowledge holders as co-teachers, restores erased BIPOC histories, and offers a framework for renewing educators through place, partnership, and truth.In 2023, during...
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Speakers

Milan Bush

Executive Director, Go Grow Be More

Dr. Keesha Greer-Effs

Assistant Professor, Berea College

Dr. Keesha Greer-Effs joins Berea College as a visiting assistant professor in the Education Studies Department, where she brings a wealth of experience, passion, and joy factor to the field of Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) education, as she works to support pre-service educators... Read More →

Dr. Shaniqua Robinson

Executive Director, Association to Teach Black History in Kentucky

Shaniqua Robinson, a lifelong learner and educator, has joined Berea College as Field Placement Coordinator in Education Studies. Robinson spent her career working to establish inclusive learning environments that cater to students from all backgrounds, regardless of their socioeconomic... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 9:30am - 10:45am EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Research in Action

11:00am EST

Affinity Group Meetings

Thursday November 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Atrium

Thursday November 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Atrium 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Networking

11:00am EST

Exhibitor Welcome

Thursday November 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Atrium

Thursday November 12, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Atrium 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Networking

11:45am EST

Opening Luncheon

Thursday November 12, 2026 11:45am - 1:15pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

Speakers

Ashley Hoffman

Executive Director, Kentucky Association for Environmental Education / Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance

Ashley Hoffman has served as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education since 2010. She holds a B.S. degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida and a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from North Park University... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 11:45am - 1:15pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

General

12:15pm EST

Panel of Presidents

Thursday November 12, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

Thursday November 12, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Plenary

1:15pm EST

Exhibitor Spotlight

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm EST

Atrium

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:15pm - 1:45pm EST
Atrium 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Networking

1:45pm EST

People-Focused Storytelling for Effective Communication

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Whether you need to communicate about a policy, program or research project, focusing on the people can be an effective choice. Highlighting the people who are involved — researchers, students, people who will be impacted and more — can help your audience connect with your communication on a personal level. This session will cover the basics of each step, from brainstorming to...
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Speakers

Bailey Vandiver

Marketing/Communications and Social Media Coordinator, University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Bailey Vandiver writes, edits and reads across genres. An agricultural communications professional and journalist, she is currently the Marketing/Communications and Social Media Coordinator for the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

1:45pm EST

Developing and Implementing Environmentally Focused High School Career Programming

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

Clark Room

YLEX Works, a career and life readiness program for high school juniors and seniors, was developed in 2025, soft-launched in January 2026, and officially launched in August 2026. This program functions in partnership with Fayette County tech school, The HILL, and centers education, exposure, and praxis. Students enrolled in this program attend weekly in-class career preparation lessons, regular...
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Speakers

Katherine Collins

Workforce Development Coordinator, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government/KAEE

Currently serving as the Workforce Development Coordinator for Lexington Environmental Services, Katherine brings a over a decade of education, outreach, and program planning experience for learners and job seekers of all ages, with specific emphasis on late high school and early... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Clark Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

1:45pm EST

Let’s Get Physical: Using models to support Project WET

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Speakers

Haileigh Arnold

319(h) Technical Advisor, KDOW

Hi there! I help run the 319(h) grant program with the Kentucky Division of Water and can answer questions you may have about it. I am also the Integrated and Alternative Plans coordinator, which is the fancy title for being the point of contact for those who are wanting to use hazard... Read More →

Eileen Miller

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

1:45pm EST

Appalachia is Kentucky, Kentucky is Appalachia: Integrating Rural Perspectives in Urban Environmental Education

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

Fayette Room

Appalachia is often portrayed through a narrow lens with an outdated perspective that overlooks the region's diverse ecology, deep cultural history, and contributions to environmental knowledge. Kentucky sits at the crossroads between rural Appalachian communities and urban populations, creating a unique opportunity to expand how environmental education is taught - and who teaches it -...
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Speakers

Clare Condon

Environmental Literacy Coordinator, Pine Mountain Settlement School

Clare Condon is the Environmental Literacy Coordinator at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Harlan County, Kentucky. In her role, she develops and teaches PMSS' environmental education curriculum, maintains their 7-mile trail system, coordinates community events and adult naturalist... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Expanding Access and Fostering Belonging

1:45pm EST

Excellence in Event Planning

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST

Bourbon Room

Does the idea of running a community event feel overwhelming? Or are you just looking for ways to make planning easier? Join this session to get tips and tricks on how to plan and manage community events in a way that won’t make you pull your hair out!

Speakers

Hannah Wells

Education Coordinator and Director of the Kentucky Children’s Garden, The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Thursday November 12, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Thriving Together

2:45pm EST

Bright Spot Presentations | KY Green Schools + Community Partners

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Fayette Room

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

2:45pm EST

Kentucky Master Naturalist Volunteer Program

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

The mission of the Kentucky Master Naturalist Volunteer Program is to develop a cohort of well-informed volunteers to advance education, research, and outreach efforts dedicated to the conservation and management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Becoming a KY Master Naturalist Volunteer requires an initial training with 40 hours...
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Speakers

Laurie Thomas

University of Kentucky

Laurie T. Thomas is an Extension Associate, Sr. at the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. Laurie provides forestry and natural resource education programs that raise the awareness and importance of Kentucky’s forests. Her educational programming... Read More →

Ellen Crocker

University of Kentucky

Dr. Ellen Crocker is an Associate Professor of Forest Health Extension in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Kentucky. She has a BA in Biology and History from Williams College and a PhD in Plant Pathology from Cornell University. Her focus is on... Read More →

Anna Wiker

University of Kentucky

Anna Wiker joined the Kentucky Master Naturalist team in 2024 as the Outreach Coordinator. Anna is a graduate of Hocking College and Eastern Kentucky University with degrees in wildlife and natural resources management. She is passionate about many aspects of the natural world including... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

2:45pm EST

The Bigger Picture Perspective

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Understanding sustainability in our world today and connecting the dots. Explaining the Mitigating Human Behavior in Favor of the Planet initiative.

Speakers

Keionna Spalding

Environmental Education Leader, Purdue Global Student | AmeriCorps EE Alumnus | Founder of The Bigger Picture Perspective

A native to the Louisville, KY area, I am a Purdue Global undergraduate student studying environmental science with a focus on sustainability. Maintaining a consecutive 4.0 GPA, I'm also involved locally in 10 different environmental related organizations. I recently finished my AmeriCorps... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

2:45pm EST

Bright Spot Presentations | Citizen Science

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Bourbon Room

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

2:45pm EST

Bright Spot Presentations | Early Childhood

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

2:45pm EST

Bright Spot Gallery | Posters & Research

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Thursday November 12, 2026 2:45pm - 4:15pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Research in Action

4:30pm EST

Payne Hollow and the Ohio River, an interdisciplinary approach to our river

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST

Coldstream 5 Room

This presentation explores Payne Hollow on the Ohio through the lived experience and writings of Harlan Hubbard, using the three volumes of OYO: An Ohio River Anthology as a lens to understand the Ohio River as both a physical and philosophical landscape, grounded in the history and ecology of Payne Hollow. Payne Hollow is a forested limestone hollow along the river in Trimble County,...
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Speakers

david wicks

Board Chair, payne holllow on the ohio

Chair, Payne Hollow on the Ohio

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

4:30pm EST

Bugs are Buddies: Helping Kids Learn to Love Insects

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

If you-I mean, your STUDENTS-scream whenever a crawling creature appears, you may need this class. Attendees will learn hands-on, engaging techniques and activities to help kids (and adults!) realize that bugs are actually superheroes, not tiny monsters!

Speakers

Ginny Butsch

Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services

Ginny spent 15 years working in educational theatre before finding her way to University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services. After several years serving as a 4-H program assistant in Campbell County, she was promoted to 4-H agent earlier this year. In her county, Ginny leads... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

4:30pm EST

Discover the Kentucky River Watershed Through History Science, Art, Culture, Conservation, Recreation and Education

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST

Clark Room

We will present an overview of the Lesson Plan -Tool Kit, with a hands on project.

Speakers

Pat A Banks

Director, Kentucky Riverkeeper

Pat Banks artist and director of Kentucky Riverkeeper

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Clark Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

4:30pm EST

Creating Healthy Hobbies: Recreation Based Partnerships to Engage High School Students

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST

Fayette Room

In 2016, The Parklands of Floyds Fork started the S.E.E.D. Program (Stewardship, Education, Exploration, Discovery) to provide engaging, science-based outdoor education to low income, title 1 schools in the Louisville area. The S.E.E.D. program works to remove barriers to participation by providing free field trips and outreach programs for title 1 schools in the Louisville area while also...
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Speakers

Curtis Carman

Director of Education and Programming, The Parklands of Floyds Fork

As Director of Education and Programming, Curtis Carman oversees The Parklands Outdoor Classroom as well as all public programming in The Parklands. The Outdoor Classroom promotes STEAM-based education through engaging, hands-on learning both outdoors and inside the classroom. Each... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Expanding Access and Fostering Belonging

4:30pm EST

From Trial to Transformation: Lessons from 9 Years of Service

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST

Bourbon Room

Looking back isn’t always clean. It’s layered, imperfect, and often full of lessons we didn’t realize we were learning at the time.After nine years of building and sustaining the Environmental Education Leadership Corps AmeriCorps program, we’ve gathered insights that go far beyond our specific work- lessons that apply to any program, partnership, or initiative trying to...
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Speakers

Ashley Mike

Program Director of the Environmental Education Leadership Corps, Kentucky Environmental Education Council

Ashley has served as the Program Director of the Environmental Education Leadership Corps AmeriCorps program since the program's inception in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Berea College, with minors in Women’s and Gender Studies and Communication.
In her role, Ashley leads the administrative and compliance operations of the program, ensuring that AmeriCorps members can effectively deliver environmental education across their communities. While her work is largely behind the scenes, her impact helps make environmental learning... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Thriving Together

5:45pm EST

Excellence in EE Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Thursday November 12, 2026 5:45pm - 6:45pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

Thursday November 12, 2026 5:45pm - 6:45pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Plenary

7:00pm EST

Music + Auctions

Thursday November 12, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

Moderators

Dan Pascucci

Family and Youth Program Manager, Bernheim Forest & Arboretum

Dan Pascucci is the Family and Youth Program Manager at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum in Clermont, Kentucky where he spends his time connecting folks to nature and responding to emails. He prefers the nature. Dan has also served as board chair for KAEE, but that doesn’t make him... Read More →

Artists

Jeri Katherine Howell

Director of Programs & Partnerships, Josephine Sculpture Park / Singer-Songwriter / Cultural Producer / Facilitator

Jeri Katherine Howell -- award-winning singer-songwriter, cultural producer, educator, and facilitator -- cultivates creative experiences that inspire us to live in complex and caring relationship with one another and the planet, starting with ourselves. She is the Director of Programs... Read More →

Thursday November 12, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Plenary

7:15am EST

Registration + Coffee

Friday November 13, 2026 7:15am - 9:00am EST

Atrium

Friday November 13, 2026 7:15am - 9:00am EST
Atrium 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

General

8:00am EST

Reforesting a Community: EE Success Through Community Events

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

Bourbon Room

For almost 20 years, the City of Frankfort Parks and Recreation Department has brought the community together for Reforest Frankfort, an annual event that allows participants to contribute to Frankfort’s tree canopy and experience hands-on environmental education. The success of this program stems from the department’s collaboration with community and government agencies to provide the...
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Speakers

Blair Hecker

Communications Manager, City of Frankfort

Blair Hecker is the Communications Manager for the City of Frankfort. She has served in local government for over 10 years. Blair holds an MPA in community development and is dedicated to seeing the community she works with thrive. When not communicating for the city, you can find... Read More →

Alex Cunningham

Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites, City of Frankfort

Alex Cunningham is the Deputy Director of the Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites department. In her day to day, she supervises 8 areas of the department and also serves as the city's arborist. She is skilled in event planning and personnel management. Alex began her career... Read More →

Rebecca Hall

Grants and Community Relations Manager, City of Frankfort

Rebecca Hall is the Grants and Community Relations Manager for the City of Frankfort. She has been with the City for almost 20 years and has brought in over $50 million dollars in grant funding. She has been recognized numerous times during her career for innovative projects and diligent... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

8:00am EST

Enchanting Environmental Education through Lord of the Rings

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

Coldstream 4 Room

In this interactive session, participants will explore undergraduate students’ reflections from "The Ecology of Middle-earth," an honors seminar linking ecocritical readings of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, reflective writing, and outdoor service-learning. Presenters will share the course structure, key assignments, and student reflections illustrating how the class...
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Speakers

Kenton Sena

Senior Lecturer, University of Kentucky

Dr. Kenton Sena is a Senior Lecturer in the Lewis Honors College, where he teaches HON 140 and Honors courses in ecology and the environment. He received recognition as one of the 2023 Great Teacher award winners from the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. He earned a B.A. in biology (with a minor in literature) from Asbury University, and an M.S. in forestry and a Ph.D. in integrated plant and soil sciences from the University of Kentucky. His research involves forest res... Read More →

Jill Abney

Associate Director, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, University of Kentucky

Dr. Jill Abney is the associate director of the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching where she directs CELT’s Teaching Innovation Institute and serves as the associate director of the UK-JHF Holocaust Education Initiative. She also teaches courses for UK’s department... Read More →

Madeline Aulisio Miller

Senior Faculty/Instructional Consultant, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, University of Kentucky

Dr. Madeline Aulisio Miller is a senior faculty/instructional consultant at CELT and previously earned her Doctor of Public Health in 2020 from UK’s College of Public Health with a research emphasis on health professions education. Prior to joining CELT, Dr. Aulisio Miller was an... Read More →

Laura Carter-Stone

Senior Faculty/Instructional Consultant, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, University of Kentucky

Dr. Laura Carter-Stone joined CELT after earning her PhD in Teaching, Learning, and Diversity from Vanderbilt University. As a Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities Environments Fellow during her time at Vanderbilt, she collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on a variety... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

8:00am EST

Returning to Our Roots: Why Accessing Nature Outdoors is Essential in Early Childhood Programs

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Have you noticed changes in children’s behavior and wondered if less outdoor time plays a role? This session explores the link between limited outdoor experiences and indoor behavior, highlighting the benefits of daily outdoor play in natural environments with elements like sand, water, soil, and plants.

Speakers

Becky Slone

ECE Quality TA Specialist and NPPAS Certified EC Outdoor Play Area Inspector, UK/HDI/Child Care Aware of Kentucky

Becky Slone has 40 years of experience in early childhood education, expanding her focus from indoor learning environments to safe, inclusive outdoor play areas through her work with Child Care Aware of KY as an Early Care and Education Quality TA Specialist. She is a certified Early... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Expanding Access and Fostering Belonging

8:00am EST

Green by Design: Integrating Environmental Learning into Public Spaces and Curriculum

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST

Fayette Room

Explore how The Living Arts & Science Center (LASC) brings environmental education to life both inside and outside the building. This session highlights how LASC integrates sustainability and environmental awareness into its exhibit design, educational spaces, and outreach curriculum. Learn how exhibits serve as platforms for immersive learning. We’ll also share how these concepts extend...
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Speakers

Callie Northern

Education Director, The Living Arts & Science Center

Friday November 13, 2026 8:00am - 8:45am EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Thriving Together

9:00am EST

Partnerships for Young People's Civic Engagement and Access to Nature

Friday November 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EST

Clark Room

This presentation charts 35 years of lessons learned from research and practice about how to assemble coalitions that support young people’s connection to nature and participation in civic action. It begins with two projects for the Kentucky Oral History Commission which indicated that connecting to local nature and places in childhood can motivate lives of committed care for the...
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Louise Chawla

Fellow, Community Engagement, Design and Research Center, Department of Environmental Design, University of Colorado Boulder

Louise Chawla is Professor Emerita of Environmental Design at the University of Colorado Boulder, an active Fellow in the university’s Community Engagement, Design and Research Center, and a member of the Boulder Youth Collaborative of Growing Up Boulder, a partnership among the... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Clark Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

10:00am EST

Activating the Choir to Build Capacity

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Bourbon Room

Options for how to do our work are nearly unlimited. Resources to do it aren’t. This presentation focuses on ways LFUCG’s Public Information and Engagement Section has engaged non-staff folks to further the reach of our efforts. By thoughtfully investing time and resources in small groups of allies, the Education and Community Teams have achieved long-lasting benefits that outweigh the...
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Speakers

Danny Woolums

Environmental Education Manager, LFUCG/KAEE

Alana Insko-Kelley

Community Team Manager, LFUCG

Being in love with the arts her whole life led Alana Insko-Kelley to a career in Marketing, Graphics and Special Events for the past 31 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with graphics emphasis and a Minor in Photography from Eastern Kentucky University along with countless... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

10:00am EST

Cleaning Water the Wild Way

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Clark Room

Learn about Clay Hill Memorial Forest and how it relies on natural processes to filter wastewater the wild way! Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, Clay Hill Memorial Forest is a 300-acre property owned by Campbellsville University. The site includes facilities for environmental education, scientific research, and over 5 miles of trails that are open to the public. One of the most unique aspects...
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Dr. Kerri Adkins

Undergraduate Chair (SOE) and Assistant Professor, Campbellsville University

Dr. Kerri Adkins currently serves as the Chair of the Undergraduate Program and as an Assistant Professor at Campbellsville University. Prior to these roles, she taught biology, chemistry, AP biology, AP chemistry, AP environmental science, forensic science, and physical science for... Read More →

Jana Wollesen

Biology Instructor, Campbellsville University/Environmental Educator at Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Jana is an Instructor of Biology at Campbellsville University and the Environmental Educator at Clay Hill Memorial Forest. She received her MS in Biology from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in 2023. She worked in outdoor education through the Oregon Museum of Science... Read More →

Novalee Hunt

Undergraduate Environmental Assistant At Clay Hill, Campbellsville University/ Clay Hill Memorial Forest

Novalee is an undergraduate Environmental Education Assistant at Clay Hill Memorial Forest. She is also a student at Campbellsville University majoring in Elementary Education. She helps in the care of the animal ambassadors of CHMF including snakes, turtles, and salamanders. She... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Clark Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

10:00am EST

Clearer Skies Ahead: Making the Link Between Cars and Clean Air

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Coldstream 4 Room

With gas prices soaring, there’s never been a better time to train tomorrow’s drivers to make smart choices – choices that not only save fuel and money but protect the air we breathe. Join the Division for Air Quality’s Roberta Burnes for an experiential activity that will put fuel economy, carpooling, and riding the bus in perspective…literally!

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Roberta Burnes

Environmental Scientist Advisor, Kentucky Division for Air Quality

You already have this from my other proposal.

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

10:00am EST

Rooted in Belonging: Growing Inclusive Spaces for Gender-Diverse Learners

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported in learning spaces. Rooted in the understanding that both nature and identity are diverse and ever-evolving, this session explores how we can better include and uplift transgender and gender-diverse learners within environmental education. We’ll consider how identity, including gender, is a natural and essential part of who we are.As we...
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Speakers

Willa Dawn Bayne

Member Engagement Coordinator, The Kentucky Environmental Education Council- Environmental Education Leadership Corps (EELCorps)

Willa Dawn has served as the Member Engagement Coordinator for the Environmental Education Leadership Corps since September 2023. With over 15 years of experience across a variety of roles, her work has always centered around one guiding principle: service. Whether guiding AmeriCorps... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Expanding Access and Fostering Belonging

10:00am EST

Measuring Impact: How Do We Know We’re Saving the World?

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST

Fayette Room

As environmental educators, we are driven by a powerful sense of purpose. But how do you know your work is making a difference? And how do you communicate that funders, community members, and your team? This workshop explores tracking impact, starting with the big question: why? We'll examine how evaluation practices help you stay mission-focused, engage funders, and share your story in a...
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Speakers

Carolyn Waters

Principal Consultant, Open Waters Consulting

Dr. Carolyn Waters has twenty years of experience in environmental education practice and research across the U.S. Southeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. As Principal Consultant for Open Waters Consulting, she provides strategic services to organizations that connect people with... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Thriving Together

11:00am EST

Building Energy Literacy Across Generations

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Bourbon Room

Learn how the Bluegrass Greensource team designed engaging energy education programs for audiences from preschool through adulthood while fostering meaningful partnerships with community leaders and local officials.This session highlights four components of community energy education: introducing energy concepts to preschool teachers, students, and families; expanding elementary student...
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Speakers

Pattie Stivender

Program Dirrector, Bluegrass Greensource

Founded to serve the communities of Central Kentucky, Bluegrass Greensource provides environmental education, resources, and outreach that inspire, equip, and empower residents with the knowledge and tools needed to help ensure clean, healthy, and enjoyable environments for future... Read More →

Rachel Skinner

Outreach Director, Bluegrass Greensource

Gwen Hatcher

Environmental Educator, Bluegrass Greensource

Alli Johnson

Community Outreach Coordinator, Bluegrass Greensource

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Community Engagement

11:00am EST

Climate-Smart EE: Designing and Delivering Curriculum in a Time of Change

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Clark Room

As Kentucky’s climate continues to change, environmental educators are increasingly challenged to adapt curriculum and program design to create learning experiences that are flexible, relevant, and responsive. This session will explore practical strategies for designing, refining, and delivering climate-smart environmental education (EE) curriculum that connects learners to real-world issues...
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Speakers

Katherine Bullock

Extension Educator, University of Kentucky Dept of Forestry & Natural Resources Extension

Katherine serves as an Extension Educator at the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment in the Department of Forestry & Natural Resources. She and the soil and water quality extension team work to translate university research on soil... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Clark Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

11:00am EST

From Stakeholders to Stewards: Building a Superintendent’s Advisory Council to Drive District Sustainability

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Fayette County Public Schools is committed to building an ethos of social, economic, and ecological sustainability and regeneration by teaching our students, staff and families to understand themselves in an ecological context and to be aware of their relationship to our natural world. To that end a 5-yr Sustainability Action Plan outlines goals in six priority areas: District Leadership,...
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Speakers

Tresine Tatum Logsdon

Energy & Sustainability Coordinator, Fayette County Public Schools

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

11:00am EST

The Practice and Benefits of Nature Journaling

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Fayette Room

This session will discuss ways to incorporate the practice of nature journaling into your daily life and highlight the benefits this can have on your mental and emotional health. The presenter will share how she has incorporated nature journaling in an online environmental education course and how this has impacted her students. During the session participants will have an opportunity to go...
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Speakers

Kim Yates

Associate Professor, Northern Kentucky University

Kim Yates is an associate professor at Northern Kentucky University. She teaches in the College of Education with a focus on science methods for preservice teachers and environmental education. She also serves as Director for NKU's Center for Environmental Education. In her role as... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Fayette Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Education in Practice

11:00am EST

Win, Win . . . WIN: Leslie Knope-Worthy Partnerships

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST

Coldstream 5 Room

Creating and maintaining a good partnership across organizations is deceptively difficult. Different goals, staff changes, scheduling limitations, budget stresses, organizational policies, poor communication, calendar conflicts, shifting priorities and any number of other factors can lead to partnerships falling flat - or worse. This session will use the ongoing and growing relationship between...
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Speakers

Angela Poe

Program Manager Senior, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

Angela started her journey as an environmental educator in high school by volunteering at the Conservation District in Logan County Ohio where received certification in several of the national Projects while working closely with the Conservation District educator, Barbara Kuck. Angela... Read More →

Jeanette Tesmer

Executive Director, Living Arts and Science Center

Jeanette Tesmer is the Executive Director of The Living Arts & Science Center. Jeanette holds a BS/BA in International Business from Rockhurst University Helzberg School of Management and an MA in Art History with a concentration in Museum Studies from the University of Kentucky and... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Coldstream 5 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Thriving Together

12:00pm EST

Exhibitor Spotlight

Friday November 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST

Atrium

Friday November 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Atrium 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Networking

12:00pm EST

First Time Attendee Networking

Friday November 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST

Coldstream 4 Room

Speakers

Perry Thomas

Program Director, KAEE

Friday November 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Coldstream 4 Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Networking

12:00pm EST

PEEC Reunion

Friday November 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST

Bourbon Room

Friday November 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm EST
Bourbon Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Networking

12:45pm EST

Luncheon | Planting Seeds for the Future

Friday November 13, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

Speakers

Ashley Hoffman

Executive Director, Kentucky Association for Environmental Education / Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance

Friday November 13, 2026 12:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Plenary

1:45pm EST

Keynote Address | Silas House

Friday November 13, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

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Silas House

Friday November 13, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

Plenary

2:45pm EST

Closing Remarks + Prize Drawings

Friday November 13, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EST

Coldstream Gathering Room

Speakers

Ashley Hoffman

Executive Director, Kentucky Association for Environmental Education / Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance

Friday November 13, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EST
Coldstream Gathering Room 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

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