Winter Workshop
Teaching for Tomorrow
February 13-15, 2026

Author of "No Child Left Inside" to Keynote
Saturday, February 14
Bryn Lottig, adventure educator and author, will share how we can use outdoor and environmental education as a medium to develop social and emotional skills in learners of all ages. Her best selling book, No Child Left Inside will be available for purchase.
Winter Workshop programming runs Friday night through Sunday noon. Join us for the full weekend of adventure or for Saturday only.

2026 Winter Workshop Details
We are excited to spend a winter weekend learning and celebrating environmental education with you. If this is your first Winter Workshop or your 16th, we hope that this weekend provides you a chance to make new connections and strengthen your environmental education work in 2026.
Friday, February 13:
- Registration begins at 4:00 p.m.
- Evening Activities and CWES Birthday Party!
Saturday, February 14:
- Sessions all day
- Time to adventure outdoors
- Keynote presentation
- Evening events at CWES and local establishments
Sunday, February 15:
- Morning sessions
- Workshop adjourns after lunch.
Detailed schedule to come.
Registration
Two Options for Registration:
1) Complete Package - Member Rate: $200
- Non-Member Rate: $240
Includes:
- Lodging for Friday and Saturday
- Dinner on Friday and Saturday
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Sunday Lunch
OR
2) Workshop-Only - Member Rate: $75
- Non-Member Rate: $115
Includes:
- Workshop sessions Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Saturday lunch
Lodging and meals on Friday or Sunday not included. You can customize your choices with these Workshop-only Add-ons :
- Lodging - $30/night (Available for Friday and Saturday)
- Dinner - $15/meal (Available for Friday and Saturday)
- Breakfast - $10/meal (Available for Saturday and Sunday)
- Sunday Lunch - $12
If you choose "Complete Package" registration option, you do not need to select the add-on items as they are already included in Complete Package registration.
Location
The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is a 200-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east of Stevens Point overlooking glacial Sunset Lake. Since 1975, CWES has been an integral part of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Environmental Education and Interpretation program. CWES features two lakes, hiking and snowshoe trails, and Scandinavian-style log cabins. The nearby Iola Winter Sports Club features affordable equipment rentals and over 20 kilometers of groomed cross country skiing trails for an optional Nordic ski adventure during the workshop.
Sessions
This Winter Workshop centers the voices of the next generation and asks participants to reflect on the future of environmental education. Winter Workshop welcomes presenters from across the region sharing knowledge, expertise and innovations in environmental education through hands-on sessions, indoor and outdoor activities, resources, and ideas.
Silent Auction
The Winter Workshop Silent Auction will run from Friday, 7:00 pm to Sunday, 11:00 am. All participants are encouraged to bring items to donate to this auction. Handmade and hand-harvested items are encouraged! All proceeds will go directly to fund scholarships for next year’s Winter Workshop. Bid early and bid often!
Want to exhibit?
Check back soon for exhibit opportunities.
