Wed, Nov 11
|Embassy Suites by Hilton | UK Coldstream
KAEE Annual Conference 2026
Join us for the 50th KAEE Conference in Lexington, KY! From the Palisades to the Distillery District—you won't want to miss a minute of this event. With promising practices, new programs, and networking opportunities, this conference is Kentucky's premier event for environmental educators.
Time & Location
Nov 11, 2026, 9:00 AM EST – Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
Embassy Suites by Hilton | UK Coldstream, 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA
About the Event
November 11 - Pre-Conference Experiences
November 12-13 - Conference
Get ready for a celebration to remember! This year marks KAEE’s 50th Annual Conference, and we aim to celebrate not only KAEE, but all of EE in Kentucky. It’s a storied legacy, and we’re doing our best to do it justice. We hope you’ll join us for this momentous occasion and become part of the movement, community, and future of KAEE.
Please review the Conference Schedule and the Conference Registration Guide before you begin registration!
Early Bird Registration Ends Wednesday, September 30
The conference ticket and registration process is designed for individual completion. We want to create an experience that honors our participants, and to do that, we need every participant to complete the registration form for themselves. Please do not purchase tickets or register on behalf of a team member, even if you want to pay in one transaction.
Registration
Two-Day Ticket
A two-day ticket purchase includes full access to all events and provided meals on Thursday and Friday. Choose the rate that best fits your membership status or needs. No questions asked. Additional tickets (below) are required for Wednesday's pre-conference events.
From $144.00 to $239.00
$239.00
$192.00
$144.00
One-Day Ticket | Thursday
A one-day Thursday ticket purchase includes full access to all events and provided meals (lunch and dinner) on Thursday. Choose the rate that best fits your membership status or needs. No questions asked. Additional tickets (below) are required for Wednesday's pre-conference events.
From $90.00 to $149.00
$149.00
$120.00
$90.00
One-Day Ticket | Friday
A one-day Friday ticket purchase includes full access to all events and the provided meal (lunch) on Friday. Choose the rate that best fits your membership status or needs. No questions asked. Additional tickets (below) are required for Wednesday's pre-conference events.
From $78.00 to $129.00
$129.00
$104.00
$78.00
Pre-Conf Experience | Full Day
Sale ends
Oct 29, 12:59 AM EDT
Wednesday, November 11 | 9 am - 4 pm Reading the Land and Riverscapes: See the KY River Palisades from Above and from Below | Hike & Paddle View the complete description of this experience at kaee.org/conference-schedule.
$75.00
Pre-Conf Experience | Morning
Sale ends
Oct 29, 11:59 PM EDT
Wednesday, November 11 | 9 AM - 12 PM ET There are four (4) morning pre-conference experiences available. Choose only one. Participant must provide their own transportation for these experiences. Click 'More prices (1)' in the ticket list for the fourth ticket available. --Living Arts & Science Center --Turkey Wing Broom Making --Wildlife Tracking Workshop --Invasive Removal at Buckley View complete descriptions of the experiences at kaee.org/conference-schedule.
From $25.00 to $30.00
$25.00
$30.00
$25.00
Pre-Conf Experience| Afternoon
Sale ends
Oct 29, 12:59 AM EDT
Wednesday, November 11 | 1 PM - 4 PM ET There are four (4) afternoon pre-conference experiences available. Choose only one. Participant must provide their own transportation for these experiences. Click 'More prices (1)' in the ticket list for the fourth ticket available. -- Geologic Data Workshop -- eeHEN Summit -- KGS & WET Workshop -- Distillery District Tour + Tasting View complete descriptions of the experiences at kaee.org/conference-schedule.
From $0.00 to $30.00
$25.00
$0.00
$30.00
eeFACILITATOR Happy Hour
Sale ends
Nov 11, 6:00 PM EST
Pre-Conference - Wednesday, November 11, 5 - 6 pm ET | Wise Bird Cider Co. Exclusive to eeFACILITATORS See kaee.org/conference-schedule for full details.
$0.00
Pre-Conference Social & Dinner
Sale ends
Nov 11, 8:00 PM EST
Pre-Conference - Wednesday, November 11, 6 - 8 pm ET | Wise Bird Cider Company See kaee.org/conference-schedule for full details.
$45.00
Thurs. Lunch Companion Ticket
Sale ends
Nov 13, 6:00 PM EST
Thursday, September 13 | 12 - 1:30 pm ET This companion ticket is for anyone interested in joining us for Thursday's Opening Luncheon but not attending the rest of the conference.
$30.00
Thurs. Dinner Companion Ticket
Sale ends
Nov 13, 6:00 PM EST
Thursday, November 12 | 6 - 9 pm ET This companion dinner ticket is for anyone interested in joining us for the Awards Ceremony and dinner on Thursday but not attending the rest of the conference.
$30.00
Fri. Lunch Companion Ticket
Sale ends
Nov 13, 6:00 PM EST
Friday, November 13 | 1 - 3:00 pm ET This companion ticket is for anyone interested in joining us for the Closing Luncheon and Keynote Address on Friday afternoon but not attending the rest of the conference.
$30.00
Total
$0.00