Wisconsin State Environmental Education Conference
The Craft of Connection: Nature, Community, and Food
⸺ November 5 – 7, 2026 ⸺
3 Venue locations in Green Bay
Program
Complete Schedule Coming Soon
Thursday, November 5: Field Trips & The Nest
- Workshops and field trips in the greater Green Bay area
- Evening activities at The Nest
- Film Screening of "An Invitation to Wonder" at Tarlton Theater, across the street from The Nest.
Friday, November 6: Neville Public Museum
- Day sessions, keynote speakers, and exhibitors will be hosted at the Neville Public Museum
- Additional off-site workshops will be held in the area
- Evening activities at Titletown Brewing Company's Sky Lounge
Saturday, November 7: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
- Day sessions will be hosted at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Power of Place Featured Speakers
Made possible with funding from Wisconsin Humanities.
The following sessions include a book and an additional invitation to participate in an online learning circle following the conference. An additional charge added to registration to cover the cost of the book(s).
- Thursday, November 5: Field Trips
- People of the Sturgeon, Shiocton
- Anahkwet (Guy) Reiter, Menīkānaehkem Community Rebuilders
- Lela Schwitzer, Bonduel School District
- Sandy Benton, FIELD Edventures, Inc.
- Anne Moser, Wisconsin Sea Grant
- Learning from Our Ancestors and Seed Relatives, Bowler
- Lucy Grignon, Educator of Ancient Indigenous skills
- Waqnahwew (Benjamin) Grignon, Teacher of Traditional Menominee Arts
- Friday, November 6: Keynote and Off-site Workshops
- Morning: Food as Medicine, De Pere
- Kathleen Ratteree, Owner, Sweet Willow Herbals and Cafe
- Myone Melchert, Oneida Nation
- Keynote Presentation:
Wisconsin's First Nations, Lisa Poupart, University of Wisconsin—Green Bay
- Afternoon: Preserving Tribal Land, Culture, and Sovereignty, Oneida Reservation
- Tony Kuchma, Oneida Nation Wetland Program Coordinator
- Lea Ziese, Ohe láku
- Saturday, November 7: On-site Sessions and Workshops
- Morning: Ishkode: The Story of Fire
- Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, Author, Ishkode: The Story of Fire
- Evan Larson, Author, Ishkode: The Story of Fire
- Afternoon: Restoring Mnoomin and the Cat Island Chain
- Rob Fish, NERR Tribal Engagement Convener
- Mr. Ronald and Miya Goodeagle Jr., Goodeagle Kitchen
Registration and Lodging
Member Rates
- Thursday only: $50
- One-day conference (Friday or Saturday): $150
- Full conference: $250
Non-Member Rates
- Thursday only: $75
- One-day conference (Friday or Saturday): $200
- Full conference: $300
Book Your Hotel Room Today!
You have until Wednesday, October 4 to book at the group rate.
Room rate: $175.00 per night
Room rate: $80 per night
View Conference Locations, Off-site Events, and Lodging Options
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Help make our 2026 conference a success:
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorships and in-kind donations help us achieve our mission, provide high-value keynote speakers, and plan exciting, enriching experiences during our conference, all while keeping event costs low for educators. We have a wide range of sponsorship levels and exclusive benefits, and your donation may be tax deductible!
Consider supporting in the following ways:
- Becoming a financial partner
- Donating services (such as printing or advertising)
- Donating goods (such as coffee and snacks for breaks)
- Donating items for our silent or live auction. Auction proceeds support our scholarship fund.
Connect with our Executive Director to discuss sponsorship options or download our sponsorship packet to learn more: