New York State Outdoor Education Association

NYSOEA is the professional membership organization supporting outdoor and environmental education and interpretive services in New York State since 1968. OUR MISSION NYSOEA is a professional organization that promotes interdisciplinary life-long learning in, for, and about the outdoors and seeks to inspire appreciation of the environment by all people. OUR GOALS We promote public awareness of the value of outdoor and environmental education and interpretation. We foster a lifelong appreciation and sense of stewardship for the environment. We help classroom teachers and youth leaders use the outdoors to enrich their curricula and programs. We assist our members in expanding their knowledge and skills in using the environment for responsible educational purposes. We act as a unified voice supporting the fields of environmental education, outdoor education, interpretation and outdoor recreation.