Our Mission

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

Green Schools and Centers

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Join MAEOE's Virtual Book Club!

Featured Book: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Attend three sessions and complete a reflection to earn professional development credit—perfect for fulfilling Objective 1.3 of your Green Schools application!

Celebrate the Earth with us throughout the month of April!

Interested in joining the campaign? Email community@maeoe.org

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Telling HERstory!

This Women's History Month, we're honoring the incredible women making an impact in environmental education! Know a trailblazer in the field? Share their story with us at community@maeoe.org, and let’s celebrate their contributions together!

Our Impact

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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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MAEOE encourages, engages and empowers the community to understand, responsibly use, and promote the natural world.

Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

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Can you believe MAEOE has been celebrating Geen Schools for over 25 years?!? As we prepare for this year's summit, we are honored to continue this celebration and know our exhibitors play a significant role in this experience! We encourage you to apply today and give students an unforgettable experience!Be an Exhibitor: www.maeoe.org/what-we-do/maryland-green-schools-program/youth-summit/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

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Help us Shine the Light on MAEOE Member, Melissa King! This March, we are thrilled to celebrate Melissa King! We deeply appreciate our members and their invaluable contributions to environmental education. To become a member, sign-up here: www.maeoe.org/get-involved/become-a-member/ ... See MoreSee Less

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