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We encourage, engage, and empower our community to understand, responsibly use and promote the natural world.

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2025 Spring Symposium

Nature has the power to heal, inspire, and connect us—to ourselves, to each other, and to the world around us.

We’re excited to share that “The Benefits of Connecting with Nature” is the theme of MAEOE’s 2025 Spring Symposium on May 8th!

Join us as we explore how nature can spark learning, wellness, and community.

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Green Schools and Green Centers

Established in 1999, the Maryland Green Schools Program (MDGS) stands as a nationally acclaimed initiative dedicated to fostering sustainability within schools. It has made a profound impact on both students and educational institutions. This program is closely aligned with the objectives outlined in the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement and fully supports the graduation requirements and standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education.

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Partners

MAEOE collaborates with an extensive network of sponsors, partners, and diverse organizations to advance our mission, implement our initiatives, and broaden our impact. These strategic alliances play a pivotal role in nurturing today's youth, shaping them into future guardians of the environment.

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Teachers

Maryland Green Schools tap into an expansive network of community partners and statewide resources to further their sustainability initiatives. They receive valuable instructional support and form partnerships with Green Centers and Green Leaders.

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Students

MAEOE is dedicated to prioritizing the support and empowerment of students. Our collaborative endeavors focus on advancing our mission, implementing impactful initiatives, and enriching the educational journey for students. Through strategic alliances with various partners, we ensure that students receive valuable resources and opportunities. By fostering these connections, we aim to equip students with the knowledge and inspiration needed to become environmentally conscious individuals. Our commitment is to contribute to the development of students who will emerge as future stewards of our planet, actively participating in the preservation and protection of the environment.

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Members

At MAEOE, we value our members and aim to provide a range of benefits that cater to your diverse interests and professional needs. Our membership renewal and new membership system are currently undergoing improvements, and we will promptly inform you when it is fully operational. We greatly appreciate your patience during this transition.

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Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

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Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

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Embrace Growth, Not Perfection! Teachers, mistakes are not failures—they're stepping stones to learning! Every slip-up is an opportunity to reflect, grow, and model resilience for your students. Give yourself the same grace and encouragement you give them. Keep trying, keep learning, and keep inspiring! To teachers, and non-formal and formal educators all across Maryland, thank you for all that you do! ... See MoreSee Less

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