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2024 EEASC Conference

Save the date for the 2024 Conference in Spartanburg, SC!
June 20-22, 2024


Conference Hotel Information:

Call for Session Proposals

The Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) is seeking individuals or groups/organizations to present sessions during the 2024 Annual Conference June 20-22, 2024 at USC Upstate in Spartanburg, SC. This conference is an opportunity for environmental educators and science communicators (including classroom teachers and informal educators) to learn about climate education; participate in hands-on professional development events; and network with like-minded professionals from across the state. EEASC is strongly encouraging proposals that cover the following topics:

  • Climate education 
  • Resilience 
  • Content knowledge
  • Pedagogy
  • Curriculum resources
  • Educating adults

Sessions should be 50 minutes in length and will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024. Proposals must be submitted by April 1, 2024.

Submit Conference Session Proposal

Conference Highlights

Keynote SpeakerJohn Lane is Emeritus Professor of environmental studies at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and was founding director of the college’s Goodall Environmental Studies Center. He is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books of poetry and prose. As an environmentalist, Lane has been named Upstate Forever’s “Clean Water Champion,” and “Water Conservationist of the Year” by The South Carolina Wildlife Federation.

Special Presentation: Hear a message from North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) executive director, Judy Braus. Braus has a wealth of experience in the environmental education profession, with a focus on conservation education, diversity and inclusion, and using the power of education to help create healthier communities that empower local communities, stakeholders, and individuals to help restore and protect the environment.

Conference Field Trips

  • Option A:
    Hatcher Garden, 10am-Noon. 820 John B. White Sr. Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29306. Hatcher Garden's Plan Sales Nursery will have trees, shrubs, and perennials available for sale. All plant sales provide funding for the Garden.
  • Option B: 

    Roper Mountain Summer Adventure Tour 9 am - 11 am
    Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville, SC
    Tour with a Roper Mountain Staff guide to enjoy the displays and programs offered during Summer Adventure and learn about our school programs. Explore the Environmental Science and Sustainability Center featuring our Water Story and Nature Exchange. Encounter animals in our Marine, Ecology and Rainforest Labs. Discover our Living History Farm and outdoor gardens. Meet at the front desk of the Environmental Science Building where Summer Adventure starts! For all educators, informal and formal. Visit RoperMountain.org

  • Option C:
    Community Service Project - Litter Sweep. Details TBA.

Pre-Conference Event

  • Helping Students Step Toward Climate ResiliencEE (Thursday, June 20, 9am-noon, lunch provided) Click image below to register.

Limited-Edition Conference T-Shirt

Add a conference t-shirt to your registration for $25, or purchase your shirt separately in the EEASC Store. T-shirt orders must be placed by May 22.



2024 Conference Sponsors:



Climate crusader

water warrior



captain compost



air avenger







solar superhero








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Columbia, SC 29201-3066

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