The landscape for youth outdoor access and environmental education policy is evolving fast. Which states are breaking new ground? What strategies are replicable? And how can your state capitalize on momentum in 2027?

The Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership's Annual Trend Report reveals the policy innovations shaping equitable outdoor access nationwide. This webinar goes beyond the data — panelists who are actively advancing these policies will share real-world insights on:

• Emerging policy models across states in the 2025-2026 legislative sessions.
• Effective messaging that builds broad coalitions.
• Dual-purpose policies that address urgent community needs while laying groundwork for systemic change.
• Place-based advocacy approaches tailored to local contexts and immediate community needs.

Whether you're an outdoor education provider seeking policy insights, an advocate planning your 2027 strategy, a funder evaluating where to invest, or a legislator exploring what's working in other states, you'll leave with new ideas and inspiration!

Presenters include:

• David Beard, Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Children & Nature Network (WA)
• Megan Fink, North American Association for Environmental Education (MD)
• Grant Gliniecki, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (MI)

Panelists include:

• State Rep. Vanessa Grossl (KY)
• Mary Seawell, Lyra (CO)
• Karan Wood, Environmental Education Alliance (GA)
• Moderator: Laura Flores, Nuestra Tierra (NM)

Join the Youth Outdoor Policy Partnership on Monday, May 11, at 3:00 PM EST to learn more: Register here.