Save the Date:
November 13-15, 2026
Washington's Environmental Education Conference
Call for 2026 Conference Session Proposals:
Submit your session idea by filling out our Call for Proposals form for the Washington’s Environmental Education Conference, November 13-15, 2026 at Cispus Learning Center 2142 Cispus Rd, Randle, WA, 98377 Randle, WA. | (360) 497-7131
We invite you to present at our in-person professional learning event - Washington's Environmental Education Conference - at the Cispus Learning Center in Randle, Washington on November 13-15, 2026.
Due Dates: Please submit your session proposal using this form by July 12th, 2026.
• We will notify applicants by email by August 1st.
• Presenters must confirm their availability by August 21st.
• The conference schedule will be available by September 1st.
• Presenters must register for the conference.
Directions: Complete all information to the best of your ability. We may not be able to review incomplete proposals.
Audience: PreK-12 formal and nonformal educators, university staff and students, environmental STEM professionals, outdoor learning professionals, and others interested in supporting environmental, sustainability, and outdoor learning for all students in Washington state.
Questions? Contact Courtney@e3washington.org with the subject line: Conference Proposal Question.
Sponsor the in-person conference at Cispus Learning Center and receive these benefits:
Temperate Rainforest Level - $100
- Logo on event website and conference emails - Resource fair tabling space
Estuary Level - $250
- Everything above, and
- Logo on welcome slides
- Logo and recognition during the live conference and through social media
Prairie Level - $500
- Everything above, and
- Registration fee for one participant waived
Shrub-Steppe Level - $1,000+
- Everything above, and
- Registration fee for a second participant waived
- Verbal promotion in the plenary session
Alert: On Google Maps, road NF-23 says it is closed in winter. This does not affect the road to Cispus. They are referring to the road 25 miles up into the mountains, and not the road NF-23 which is 8 miles in where you take a right toward Cispus (1200 ft elevation). We have confirmed that the path is clear and you can ignore the NF-23 road closed warning on Google Maps.
When to Arrive and Parking
Please arrive in time to check in to the conference from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, choose a cabin and unpack before our welcome at 2:30pm.
Lodging
After you register you can then go to your self-selected cabin. Sleeping arrangements are in dorm-style cabins with the option of staying in a gender neutral, women's or men's dorm. Cabins and camping are also available by emailing buffington@cispus.org.
Breakout Session Schedule
We plan to have breakout session sign-ups at the conference, and will email you when the conference schedule is finalized. We plan to have dozens of sessions to choose from over the three-day conference. There is so much to learn and try. Workshop themes include curriculum & pedagogy, administration & leadership, building an inclusive & equitable culture, and more.
Weather
Come prepared for changing weather. So far the weather outlook looks decent - in the 30’s-40’s with some rain Saturday and Sunday.
What to Expect
You can expect to have renewing and connecting time at this year's conference. There will be ample time for learning, activities, conversations and community building. You'll also have time to reflect, explore on your own and take time to yourself. Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Night owls can gather at the firepit or the cafeteria (which are far away from the cabins) to continue the party and socializing.
What to Bring
Please remember to bring your own linens and bathroom supplies. We'll email you a packing list once you register. Cispus has running hot water and toilet paper, the rest is the practice of preparations as they expect their young students to do when coming to camp.
Menu
We will email you a detailed menu two weeks before the conference. We will make substitutes for people who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free. We will have options for those who have other food preferences. You are welcome to bring food and we do have storage space as well.
Enjoy browsing past conferences held by E3 Washington as you look forward to future conferences and events.
