Michigan's Undiscovered
Sanctuary
Alpena
2023 Conference
September 29 - October 1, 2023
From isolated Beaver Island in Lake Michigan in 2022, the MAEOE Conference Team is taking you to the Sunrise side of our great state in 2023.
Lake Huron will be our Great Lake and Alpena our host city. The Northeast side of the lower peninsula is called Michigan's undiscovered sanctuary for a good reason. You will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing natural resources and unique field trips this conference and locale will offer.
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This conference will be back to the standard schedule of pre-conference field trips on Thursday and sessions starting Friday morning running through Sunday noon format.
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​The Dates & Deadlines on this page will help you keep track of conference planning.
Friday lunch options in Alpena
821 W Miller St
0.9 miles from ACC
Opens at noon
109 North 2nd Ave
1.7 miles from ACC
Opens at 11 am
626 North 2nd Ave
1.4 miles from ACC
Opens at noon
130 W Chisholm St
1.9 miles from ACC
Opens at 10am
1237 US Highway 23 N
1.5 miles from ACC
Opens at 11 am
1224 North 2nd Ave
1.8 miles from ACC
Opens at 10 am
Want a sneak peek at some of the Alpena Conference points of interest?
Northeast Michigan is rich in Great Lakes, natural resources, and hidden treasures – and also abounds in environmental and outdoor education partners, projects, and stories! Dive into this interactive map to explore the places and spaces that our MAEOE conference and field trips have to offer as we learn together and immerse ourselves in the northeast Michigan experience.
Registration Information
Make sure to preview Field trip and Workshop descriptions prior to registering.
Curious about what is happening at the Alpena conference? Check out the Conference at a Glance document for complete schedule of events!
Beginning in 2023 MAEOE has adopted a cancellation/refund policy.
MAEOE T-Shirts For Sale
T-shirt are available for purchase with your conference registration up to August 18th.
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Sizes available S - 4XL
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Limited quantity available in Alpena $25.00
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1 shirt per attendee
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Pick up with registration packet in Alpena
Special Conference Events
MAEOE MASH
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet, greet and eat with friends old and new at one the most amazing museums in Michigan. NOAA’s is a spectacular nautical history of the area and this “Night at the Museum” format will allow you to eat a great catered a meal, have a bevy of beverages and wander through exhibits. You will love the rooftop view.
Don't forget to get your ticket when you register.
Ticket price $20
MAEOE Awards Banquet
Art in the Loft
Celebrate the achievements of your colleagues at the annual MAEOE Awards banquet which includes dinner and a cash bar. The venue, Art in the Loft, is a unique location in downtown Alpena with a distant view of Lake Huron! Be sure to join us for this rewarding event in a unique location.
Don't forget to get your ticket when you register.
Ticket price $30
Lodging Information
Hotel
Camping Options
contact establishments for reservations
989-356-1847
Right along the Thunder Bay River in town, minutes from the MAEOE Conference action. Good river sites include: 57-69 but check a campground map
989-356-3708
A private campground with full electric and water hookups located approximately 10 minutes from the main conference location.
Ossineke State Forest Campground
989-734-2543
A picturesque first come, first served rustic campground located along the shores of Lake Huron about 20 minutes south. This site does NOT take reservations.
Click below for an interactive map of the camping options.
Michigan's Undiscovered Sanctuary