SEEM is an informal community of individuals and organizations that supports science and environmental education in the Madison area.
Join us! SEEM took a break during the pandemic. Prior to 2020, the SEEM met on a regular basis to share innovative ideas, best practices, and to discuss timely topics impacting the field. It also provided a platform for professional networking and collaboration.
Next meeting:
Stay tuned for the next SEEM Meeting – sign up for the listserv for announcements (see below).
SEEM Meetings are free and welcome to all who wish to attend. We ask that you RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments.
Past meetings:
| Host | Date | Loacation | Topics & Presentations | Meeting Notes |
 | September 13, 2022 - 9-11am | Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 330 Femrite Drive, Monona | New MMSD Science Curriculum (Agile): Ryan King, MMSD -- Outdoor Opportunities and Connections for Classrooms: Liz Just, MSCR | NOTES |
| February 21, 2020 - 9-11:30am | Aldo Leopold Nature Center - 330 Femrite Drive, Monona | Climate Change Profile & Public Health Impact: Keith Reopelle, Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change -- Connecting Children & Nature - Where are we now?: Justin Svingen, Public Health Madison & Dane County -- Updates from the Department of Public Instruction: Victoria Rydberg, DPI | NOTES |
 | June 13th, 2019 – 9-11am | Lussier Family Heritage Center - 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison | Madison Community Foundation's research into nonprofit capacity-building: Andy Davey, Madison Community Foundation -- Madison Lakes Update: Paul Dearlove, Clean Lakes Alliance | NOTES |
 | September 7th, 2018 – 1-3pm | UW Arboretum – 1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison | Updates and next steps for “Cities Connecting Children to Nature”: Justin Svigen & Rachel Goldberg -- Connecting with the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers: Kevin Niemi | NOTES |
| Friday, April 20th, 2018 – 9-11am | Aldo Leopold Nature Center – 330 Femrite Drive, Monona | Health, Equity & Inclusion in the outdoors: Rachel Goldberg, Justin Svingen, Natalie Miller -- EE State Standards: Victoria Rydberg | NOTES |
 | Thursday, October 26th, 2017 – 9-11am | Widen – 6911 Mangrove Lane, Madison | Upcoming review and edit of Science and EE state standards: Kevin Anderson, DPI and Victoria Rydberg, DPI & Wisconsin Center for EE | NOTES |
Stay in Touch!
Want to stay up to date on upcoming SEEM meetings or announcements from the members? Join the listserv by emailing a blank email to seem1+subscribe@lists.wisc.edu
Or, want to reach out to the entire SEEM membership? Simply email your message to seem1@lists.wisc.edu.
Need to reach out to SEEM member or connect with someone you met at a meeting? Use the SEEM Directory.
SEEM DirectorySEEM is currently jointly organized by:
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