SEEA Annual Conference

Help represent North Carolina this fall at the 10th Annual SEEA Conference and Research Symposium.  This year's regional conference will be hosted by our partner the Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia (EEA), in conjunction with EEA's 30th Anniversary Conference. The event will take place on September 28 - Oct 1 at Unicoi State Park in the beautiful North Georgia mountains near Helen.

Here is the general run of show:

• Thurs Sep 29   Research Symposium / Field Trips / Conference  (2 meals provided - dinner on your own)
• Fri Sep 30        Conference Sessions (3 meals provided)
• Sat Oct 1          Conference Sessions ending at noon (1 meal provided- lunch on your own)
• Sat Oct 1          Post-Conference workshops all day (additional fee / includes lunch)
• Sun Oct 2         Adventures / OktoberFest / Family fun activities (on your own)

Early Bird registration is open through July 15 at the non-member rate of $230. That rate will increase to $280 on July 16. A Student / Senior / Hardship rate of $175 is also available for those in need.

Lodging at Unicoi State Park is in high demand due to the popularity of the conference dates, during peak fall color and OktoberFest in nearby Helen, GA. Use EEA discount code: 09947 to book Unicoi rooms or cabins at the guaranteed lowest rates. The lodging discount code may be used by any conference attendee and is good for Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, and/or Sun nights.

• To book lodging by phone: Call 1-800-573-9659; provide reservations agent with your dates and EEA discount code 09947; select your favorite available room and pay for the first night.
• To book lodging online: Click here; enter arrival and departure dates at bottom of page; click Search; ignore results; enter EEA discount code 09947 in box at top left; search again for rooms in the conference block at discount rates; select your favorite and pay.

Room sharing is one good way to save costs. Tent, RV and Squirrel's Nest Camping is available at Unicoi for as little as $20/night, as space allows. Some rooms and some campsites are dog-friendly. Lodging can be canceled with 8 days notice, so those who are not sure of their ability to attend the Conference may want to snag a room now, while they are available. The first night's lodging is billed at the time of reservation and the balance on check-in.

Visit EEA's website for more information and to register.