Join members of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina Board of Directors and staff for an interactive update on the current work, direction, and future of EEASC. This session will highlight key programs and initiatives, including Green Step Schools, PEEC, professional development opportunities, regional meetups and partnerships advancing environmental literacy across South Carolina. Participants will also learn more about recent board activities, strategic priorities, and opportunities to become more involved in the organization through committee work, leadership roles, and board service. Whether you are a longtime member or new to EEASC, this session is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, share ideas, and help shape the future of environmental education in South Carolina.
We are honored to welcome Glenis Redmond as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Environmental Education Association of South Carolina Conference. A poet, teaching artist, performer, and imagination activist, Glenis is Greenville, South Carolina’s inaugural Poet Laureate and a 2025 recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Through poetry, storytelling, and reflections on place, community, and the natural world, Glenis inspires audiences to listen deeply, observe closely, and reconnect with the stories that shape our lives and landscapes. Her work explores themes of heritage, resilience, culture, and the beauty of the South Carolina environment. She is the author of numerous acclaimed works, including Over Yonder: A Poet’s Exploration of South Carolina State Parks I, The Song of Everything: A Poet’s Exploration of South Carolina State Parks II, The Listening Skin, and Praise Songs for Dave the Potter. Grounded in the power of words, human connection, and sense of place, Glenis’s keynote will challenge and encourage attendees to see environmental education through a creative and deeply personal lens. Her words and experiences are sure to inspire educators, advocates, and lifelong learners alike.
