EENM is proud to invite educators, nonprofit leaders, agency staff, and supportive community to attend the NM Outdoor Learning Summit this fall.
Location: Bosque School in Albuquerque, NM
Date and time: November 1, 2025 from 9am-5pm
Summit Agenda
Summit Theme
The NM Outdoor Learning Summit hosted by EENM will center on the Rio Grande cottonwood tree (Populus deltoides wislizeni, “Te” in Tewa, “Álamo” in Spanish) as our symbol for this year’s gathering. Much like cottonwoods, outdoor education practitioners are navigating a landscape in flux. Experiencing a loss of funding, of space, and connection, we turn to our environment and seek inspiration from the natural world to move forward. This year’s summit will emphasize navigating changes through collaboration, creativity, and sturdy roots in the land we know and love.
As the Rio Grande winds its way from northern to southern New Mexico, the Bosque along its banks relies on fast-growing cottonwood trees to provide structure, shade, and habitat. Rio Grande Cottonwoods need three things to grow: bare Earth, a high water table, and direct sunlight. Historically, these conditions were found in the flux of the river: sections of forest flooded and washed away one year might become a sandy bank the next, giving rise to the perfect conditions for growing new stands and continuing the legacy of this majestic tree (Bosque Education Guide, NM Museum of Natural History). Taking inspiration from this complex survival strategy, the NM Outdoor Leadership Summit will inspire attendees to find their own pockets of opportunity among the changing national landscape.
Registration
Registration is open! Register today for an early-bird discount. Please see below for registration pricing:
| Registration Date | Before October 1st, 2025 | After October 1st, 2025 |
| EENM Member | $30 | $50 |
| Non-member | $50 | $70 |
This event would not be possible without our sponsors:
Become a Sponsor
We are seeking corporate and organizational sponsors to partner with us for this year’s summit. As a sponsor, your business or organization will gain exposure to an engaged audience passionate about education, sustainability, and community impact. Sponsorship packages include a variety of benefits such as logo placement, promotional opportunities, event access, and more. See our sponsorship package below for details! Email info@eenm.org to become a sponsor.
