Conference

MAEOE Annual Conference

The MAEOE Annual Conference, Maryland’s largest environmental education event, attracts over 500 educators each February for a dynamic mix of workshops, discussions, networking, exhibits, and resource sharing.

This year’s conference will be held in Towson, Maryland, from February 19-22, 2026. The theme is Rooted in Nature: Using the Outdoors to Empower Action and Understanding.

Planning is Underway for the 2026 Conference!

Planning is Underway for the 2026 Conference!
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is open! Click the button below to learn more.

Full conference details will be posted here as planning continues, including registration, schedules, and workshop descriptions. Check back regularly for updates and announcements.

Questions?

Email us at conference@maeoe.org. We’re here to help!

RFP Instructions
Submit an RFP

Coming Fall 2025
The links below will be updated with full details as conference planning continues. We appreciate your patience!

  • Exhibitors & Sponsors
  • Finton Award
  • Hotel
  • MAEOE Challenge
  • Membership
  • Registration
  • Scholarships
  • Speakers

 

Platinum Level

Contribution of $5,000 or more includes the following:

    • Advertisement on the conference platform
    • Prominent logo placement on the MAEOE website for one year
    • Recognition as an Exhibit Hall sponsor (non-exclusive, excludes "in-kind" donations)
    • Large Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 2 Conference Registrations
Gold Level

Contribution between $2,500 and $4,999 includes:

    • Logo featured on the MAEOE website for one year
    • Sponsorship of a speaker (non-exclusive, excludes "in-kind" donations)
    • Large Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 2 Conference Registrations
Silver Level

Contribution between $1,500 and $2,499 offers:

    • Organization's logo on the MAEOE website for a minimum of nine months
    • Recognition as a Break sponsor (non-exclusive, excludes "in-kind" donations)
    • Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 1 Conference Registration
Bronze Level

Contribution between $1,000 and $1,499 provides:

    • Organization's logo on the MAEOE website for a minimum of nine months
    • Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 1 Conference Registration
Contributor Level

Contribution between $500 and $999 entails:

    • Organization's logo on the MAEOE website for a minimum of nine months
    • Conference Exhibitor Display Area and 1 Conference Registration
Donations
  • Any amount up to $499 is highly appreciated and helps defray conference costs.
  • If you wish to sponsor MAEOE and our events, such as the conference and youth summit, please contact Laura Collard at director@maeoe.org.

Make a Difference – Donate to Our Silent Auction

Help support the MAEOE Silent Auction by donating items or gift cards! Proceeds from the auction provide scholarships for first-time attendees at the MAEOE Conference. Last year, thanks to contributions like yours, we were able to award scholarships to 20 applicants.

For questions or more information, contact us at conference@maeoe.org.