Tree: Terrific Resources for Environmental Education

09/18/2026

09/11/2026

Thanks to Stratford Ecological Center for hosting the TREE meeting this week. We enjoyed learning about their programs and visiting the animals!

08/28/2026

Part 2 of our TREE field trip - we enjoyed exploring Aullwood Audubon Center inside and out. 🙂

08/28/2026

They are looking for presenters at the EECO Winter Snow Conference. This is a great, informal workshop.

08/28/2026

Thanks to Great Council State Park for hosting our TREE meeting this week. We had a very informative tour of the center and a great walk tbrough the pairie.

08/26/2026

Calling all past Project WILD facilitators and newbies! 🌿

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is hosting a new hybrid Facilitator Training this October and we'd love to welcome you back. Whether you were trained last year or more than fifteen years ago, this is your chance to refresh, reconnect with fellow Ohio facilitators, meet new Division of Wildlife staff and start planning your next workshop with our support.

✨ Best part? We're gathering at the brand-new Hocking Hills State Park Lodge & Conference Center which is a beautiful excuse to come back to the program or start your volunteer journey with us!

📅 In-person: Tuesday, October 6 – Wednesday, October 7 (1:30 PM Tues – 1:30 PM Wed)
💻 Plus a 4-hour online refresher ~two weeks beforehand

Prerequisite: Previous Project WILD training. Other environmental education workshops considered case-by-case.

Cost: $125 check payable to the Ohio Division of Wildlife, mailed to:
Ohio Division of Wildlife, Attn: G1 Outdoor Skills, 2045 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229

Questions? Email [email protected]

Register 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3ZY2LhGCSu

08/26/2026

We are so excited to announce that the Call for Proposals is OPEN for the 60th Anniversary of EECO Annual Conference!!! EEEEKKKK!! Spread the word proposals are due October 1st.
https://eeco.wildapricot.org/page-1786402

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Become a Project WILD Facilitator! 🌿

The Ohio Division of Wildlife is hosting a hybrid facilitator training for formal and informal educators ready to lead their own Project WILD workshops!

📅 In-person: October 6–7 at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge & Conference Center (Mon 1:30 PM – Tues 1:30 PM)
💻 Plus a required 4-hour online component completed up to two weeks before the in-person session.

Prerequisite: Prior completion of a Project WILD workshop (other environmental education workshops considered case-by-case).

Cost: $125

Deadline to register: September 2nd, 2026

Questions? Email [email protected]

Register here 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3ZY2LhGCSu

08/19/2026

This is a great time to join EECO!

Have a friend who likes outdoorsy stuff? Have a friend who needs college credit or contact hour certificates? Have a friend who wants to have fun while learning new things? Be a friend and share that they can join EECO for $20! Reduced rate on conference registrations and priceless networking! https://eeco.wildapricot.org/