Roots and Wings: Embracing Environmental Stewardship and Lifelong Learners
February 6, 2027
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Southeast Polk Community Schools - Middle School (6th-7th building)
501 Falcon Dr, Altoona, IA 50009 - Google Maps Link
Early outdoor experiences shape future conservation leader. How can we encourage youth-led conservation, stewardship, responsibility, and service projects for a long-term impact and build leadership development in outdoor spaces? What strategies can we use to move students from participation to ownership to advocacy?
**The ICEC Annual Membership Meeting will also be held on February 6, 2027. Agenda will posted here by January 6, 2027.
Download a PDF of the Southeast Polk Middle School property overview.
Call for Presentations Coming Soon!
Schedule at a Glance - Coming Soon
Registration for WW27 - Coming Soon
Questions? Reach out to ICEC via email!
- ICEC Member $75
- ICEC Member, starting 1/12/2027 $85
- Nonmember $90
- Nonmember, starting1/12/2027 $100
- Student and current AmeriCorps Members $35
- Student and current AmeriCorps Members, starting 1/12/2027 $45
- ICEC Current ExCom Member $55
- ICEC Member, starting 1/12/2027 $65
- Presenters and Vendors $65
- Presenters and Vendors, starting 1/12/2027 $75
Note:
- $10 late registration fee charged starting January 12, 2027.
- All cancellations received between January 12-18, 2027, subject to a 25% cancellation fee.
- All cancellations received after January 19, 2027, subject to a 50% cancellation fee.
PayPal payment link coming soon!
Hotel Room Block is at the Hyatt Place Des Moines Altoona, 480 Bass Pro Dr NW, Altoona, for Friday, February 5, 2027.
Use this link to book your hotel reservation!
- Double Queen $139.00 + tax
- The block is available until 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 2027!
Recertification Credit - both AEA and Iowa Department of HHS!
Course name, title, and other details to follow!
Questions can be directed to exec@iowaee.org.