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    • 11 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Salt Fork State Park Lodge as part of the Annual EECO Conference
    Register

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    Agenda for the 2024 SWRS

    Student Paper abstracts will be up soon!

    Student Poster abstracts will be up soon!


    Are you a teacher who would like to conduct research related to wildlife and/or wildlife habitats or conservation projects with high school students?

    Are you a high school student who would like to be involved in wildlife-related research or conservation efforts?

    Or maybe you're a conservation or wildlife professional or wildlife enthusiast who is willing to learn more about or willing to help students conduct research? Join us for this unique event!

    College Credit (if combined with EECO Annual Conference) and Contact Hour Certificates are available for Educators who need them for their CEUs. 

    The Annual Student Wildlife Research Symposium will take place on Thursday April 11, 2024 at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center. This symposium kicks off the annual EECO Conference.  The Symposium will highlight how to do research with students and how to partner with universities and environmental professionals to provide wildlife-related research opportunities for students.  

    Registration is $40 (Includes lunch) Presenter's and Advisor's Registration is covered by a grant.  Must use a CODE for registration.  Student registration is FREE.

    The symposium is sponsored by the ODNR-Division of Wildlife, EECO-the Environmental Education Council of Ohio

    Registration is now open.  

    An event agenda will be up soon! 

    Student Wildlife Research Symposium Sponsors include:














          Parent Please note Selecting to register for this event means registering for lunch or dinner & discussion in the presentation room.
    • 12 Apr 2024
    • 14 Apr 2024
    • Salt Fork State Park Lodge & Conference Center
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    Personal space nametags will be implemented


    The 2024 EECO Annual Conference will be

    April 12- 14, 2024

    at Salt Fork State Park Lodge

    and Conference Center  

    EECO room block at Salt Fork State Park Lodge

    available until March 8, 2024


    Rooms: $139.00 per night per

    Cabins: Hillside Cabins (most have a lot of steps) = per night $189 and Lakeside Chalet (on water w/ fireplace inside and hot tub) = per night$219

    Lodging is NOT included in the conference registration fee. 

    Ask for the “EECO Conference” room rate or the code: EE24.

    Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center

    14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, OH 43755

    740-435-9000


    Program and session description 

    Schedule at a glance


    We hope you find this conference to be an exciting and beneficial professional development opportunity. 

    If you have any questions about the program, the registration process, or any other topics or issues, please contact Brenda Metcalf, EECO Executive Director, at 740-653-2649 or director@eeco-online.org.  

    Conference highlights include:

    Conference Highlights:

    Thursday, April 11th - 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Ohio Student Wildlife Research Symposium - There is a Separate Registration through EECO for this program. 

    Join high school students and teachers from around Ohio as they present their wildlife and habitat research projects in this fourth annual research symposium for high school students. There are half and full day registration options.  REGISTRATION for the Student Wildlife Research Symposium will be available soon. 





    EECO Kids Conference 2024

    On Saturday, while you are attending EECO conference sessions, your child/children can, too! EECO is offering a Mini Conference for kids! Kids will LEARN about Environmental Education and gain an appreciation for nature and environmental stewardship. Like our adult attendees, they will CONNECT with new friends in a positive and supportive setting. This is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the conference and begin a family tradition for your children to GROW into our future EECO Leaders, all while enjoying the amenities of the state park! Ages 6 and up are welcome!


    $15 fee per child will be charged for the full 4 session kids conference. This is payable at the registration table. Lunch is not provided. Children’s meal tickets will be available at the registration table.


    We look forward to seeing you at Salt Fork State Park Lodge!

    Thank you to our sponsors!!





    • 01 Nov 2024
    • 07 Apr 2025
    • Salt Fork State Park Lodge & Conference Center 14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, OH 43755
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    EECO Annual Conference- Exhibit Space 

    April 11-14, 2024
    Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center

    Dear Friend of Environmental and STEM Education,

    The Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) is holding the 2024 Annual EECO Conference at Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center April 11-14, 2024. We are inviting you to share your organization and its message with formal and non-formal educators from around the state by purchasing Display Space at the conference.

    Please email this completed EECOexhibitorapp2024.doc to director@eeco-online.org in order to reserve your space.

    You will need a code to pay for your reserved space through this system.


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