MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is to support, inspire and empower a diverse network of individuals with a passion for environmental and outdoor learning.
Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education is a non-profit 501 © 3 membership-based organization led by a Board of Directors.
The environmental educator certification (EEC) program allows new educators and career professionals the opportunity to invigorate and align their program objectives and set personal and professional goals to improve Michigan’s environmental education.
MAEOE is proud to partner with many state and national organizations and agencies to further environmental and outdoor education. These include NAAEE, MSTA, EGLE, DNR, Green Teacher, The Outdoor Learning Store, and Michigan Climate Action Network.
Plug your address into the search bar to discover outdoor classrooms and environmental education sites near you— includes nature centers, DNR visitor centers, state and national forests, reserves, conservancies, and much more!


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![]() two girls holding up oars in a lime green canoe | ![]() two men and two women walking through a forest |