Join us as we gather at the 2024 LEEF Mini-Conference on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) in Vero Beach, Florida to share best practices in PreK12 education, learn new Environmental activities, explore professional development opportunities, and discover exciting new research!   

Step 1:  Register for the conference here.

• Check out more about the conference site, Environmental Learning Center (ELC), here.   

Vegetarian and regular lunch options are included in your registration fee. If you have strict special dietary needs, feel free to bring your own.

Step 2: Sign up for optional field trips here. 

If you have time to get out and explore the Indian River Lagoon surrounding the ELC, there will be available either pontoon or paddle quick trips when the conference ends Saturday. Click here to learn more about each trip.

Schedule Overview 

Saturday, October 26, 2024 

8:30 AM                      Conference Registration Check-In & Tour the ELC

 

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  Welcome & Concurrent Sessions

 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  Lunch 

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM    Concurrent Sessions

4:30 PM                       Conference concludes

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM     Field Trips - Additional fees apply.

Schedule is subject to change as we get closer to event date. Stay tuned for more updates on presenters!

Concurrent Sessions & Presenters 

We've gone with a paperless schedule, download the Sched app and login to see the full schedule, session description, and bios. Click event link to get started. 

Concurrent Sessions	Presenter(s)	Organization
Pollinator Race Game!	Jesse Price	Alachua County 4-H
Beyond the Basics: Exploring the Butterfly Life Cycle and its   Floral Relationships	Dawn Miller-Walker	Science Eye & ECO
Birds! The Gateway to Participatory Science	Kathy Rigling	Orange Audubon & Wekiva Youth   Camp
Climate Change Education in Florida - Are we on board  or missing the boat?	Scott Lewis	Florida Climate Educators Network
Landscape Analysis of the Southeast US Region	TBD	LEEF
Fascination: Share Tips, Challenges, and a Framework   for Helping Learners Respectfully Connect with Wildlife	Dr. Bryan Nichols	Florida Atlantic University
A Week in the Field: Inspiring Tomorrow's Scientists	Shannon Rivard &   Annie Clinton	Sanibel Captiva Conservation   Foundation (Sanibel Sea School)
Collaborative Interpretation: Implementing a Master   Interpretive Plan	Brandon Eckerd	Brevard Zoo/ East Coast Zoological   Foundation
National Geographic's "Path of the Panther" Educator   Guides, Created by Florida Teachers	Dr. Kerryane Monahan	Indian River State College
Fostering Nature Connection Through a Sit Spot Routine	Katie Caldwell	Archbold Biological Station
Florida-focused Climate Education: Building our   Community	Heather Skaza Acosta	Florida Gulf Coast University
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences in Environmental Education	Elio Fernandez, Phd Candidate	Florida State University
Mapping Justice: Designing Geospatial Tools for   Environmental Impact	Asenette Ruiz	trubel & co

If you have conference questions or seeking financial scholarship assistance to attend, please contact conference chairs at past.president@leef-florida.org or our general email leef.florida@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sponsors and Partners

 Our Mini-Conference Sponsors

Interested in supporting LEEF's mission to train educators, bolster community engagement, build collective impact, and continue our efforts in ensuring that environmental education is incorporated into Florida's classrooms? Join us in becoming a conference sponsor.  Click Here for Sponsorship Levels