Join us as an Exhibitor or in our Green Jobs Fair!
2024 Youth Summit - Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Sandy Point State Park (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
The annual Youth Summit brings together students, teachers, administrators, and environmental education providers to celebrate the accomplishments of Maryland Green Schools throughout the state. We are anticipating the participation of 3,000 students in grades PreK - 12.
This year's theme is "Healing Ourselves as We Heal the Earth." Exhibits should align with this theme and showcase sustainable practices, environmental education, or wellness initiatives. You can participate through exhibitions, engagement in the green career fair, or both.
MAEOE is a non-profit organization. We rely on our partners and supporters to help us bring quality programs to educators and youth. There is a $25 fee for exhibitors/green job fair (per organization). This fee includes registration for up to four people.
2024 Finton Award Nomination
This year, the MAEOE Robert Finton Outdoor Educator of the Year Award will be announced at the Youth Summit. This award program recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership and innovation in environmental and outdoor education. Bob Finton personified enthusiasm, innovation, and excellence in the field of environmental education, and this award will honor his memory by rewarding efforts to strive for these qualities.
Exhibitors
Do you have programs for Pre-K to High School students?
Do you help schools in their efforts to achieve Maryland Green School Certification?
Would you like an opportunity to showcase your organization and activities in the state’s largest Environmental Literacy Fair to public and private schools from all over Maryland?
The Environmental Literacy Fair will engage students in short, interactive learning sessions with hands-on activities. You can expect to see most of the students. Please specify MS/HS or PreK- ES or PreK- 12, although some schools will go to all of the activities regardless of age band. Highlight your organization’s programs and resources that support the environmental literacy requirement, MDSE standards and connecting students with nature.
Green Careers Fair
We are dedicating a pavilion geared toward career and leadership development for high school students. We want them to know about the exciting environmental-related opportunities for them and how they can pursue these many different types of career pathways and leadership opportunities.
Please consider having a display and being available to talk with 200 high school students about educational, career, and leadership opportunities. We anticipate over 3,000 to attend the event, overall, and you may see some younger students at your booth as well.
