Our conference agenda is evolving to reflect new and exciting opportunities; however, the outline below provides an overview of some of the many wonderful activities that are planned. This site will be updated as the registration date of the conference approaches; please check back often. Conference details follow the 'at a glance' table.

2003 EENC ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE*

Saturday, September 6
Sunday, September 7
Monday, September 8

NC Environmental Education Certification Workshops
*All workshops will be held at Brown Summit with the exception of EELE

 

Jomeokee Geology EELE
Pilot Mountain State Park
10:00-4:30

Leopold Education Project
10:00-5:00

Project WILD
10:00-5:00

Project WET
10:00-5:00

Food, Land & People
10:00-5:00

 

Many thanks to NAAEE for their assistance in sponsoring these workshops and to the fantastic presenters who make them possible!

6:30-7:45
Sunrise Birding:
Tips and Tricks for Watching Birds
(Weather permitting)
7:00-7:45
Morning Stretch & Yoga
7:00-7:45
Connecting with Nature through Meditation and Spirituality
8:00-8:30
Breakfast
8:00-9:00
Breakfast & Closing Remarks
9:00-9:50
Concurrent sessions #1

Experiential Exploration of Hanging Rock State Park

10:00-2:00

Enjoy an educational adventure at Hanging Rock, a natural treasure of central North Carolina. This State Park includes 6,457 acres of nature-lovers' paradise, hosting five waterfalls, about 20 miles of hiking trails and even a cave to discover. After the EENC program, spend time on your own exploring this beautiful place before heading home.

Notes:
*Space in EENC program is limited -- register early.

*Participants must provide own transportation or carpool to Hanging Rock State Park. Carpools will be facilitated by EENC Conference Committee.

10:00-10:50
Concurrent sessions #2
11:00-11:50
Concurrent sessions #3
12:00-12:30
Lunch and
EENC Annual Meeting

Afternoon Field Trips
1:30-5:30

Wetland Wonders

Behind the Scenes at the National Science Center of Greensboro

Educators in Action

Nature Drawings and Journaling

Environmental Sustainability at Brown Summit

EE and the North Carolina Zoo

EENC reserves the right to change or cancel field trips due to low registration, or if necessary

4:00-6:00
Registration
6:00-6:30
Dinner
6:30-7:15
EENC Section Meetings
6:00-6:30
Dinner
7:15-8:00
HARP Scavenger Hunt

7:00-9:30
Coca-Cola Keynote Performance & Eco-Reception

Rudy Mancke
"The Nature of Natural History"

8:00-10:00
Silent and LIve Auction
Enjoy a scenic and safe ride home!
10:00-11:30
Stargazing & Night Hike
10:00-11:30
"Underground Railroad,"
Campfire & Moonlight Canoeing