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Welcome to AEEA
Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) is the only statewide network of environmental educators and is proud to serve as the Arkansas affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Join fellow educators from across the many diverse regions of Arkansas in elevating environmental and outdoor learning!
Our Mission
Upcoming Events
For 25 years, AEEA has been committed to providing resources, support, and opportunities for collaboration and networking.
BioBlitz for Educators Workshop
August 3 & 5, 9:30-11:00 am Description: Have you ever wondered about the biodiversity that can be found around your school, neighborhood, or community? Join AEEA and the National Geographic Society to learn how to conduct a BioBlitz in your community with...
Engaging in Your Environment – 2021 EE Expo
July 20 & 21, 2021 Description: AEEA’s EE Expo will be virtual this summer, and we are very excited about the speakers and topics to be covered. This year’s theme is ‘Engaging in Your Environment,’ where we will focus on citizen science (also called...
Practitioner’s Guide for Assessing Nature Connection
June 22, 9:00 - 11:30 am Description: Are you interested in understanding your audiences’ relationships with nature? Do you need to demonstrate to funders that your programs increase learners’ connection to nature? Join AEEA and NAAEE for a 2.5-hour virtual...
AEEA News
Outstanding Environmental Educator Award Nominations Now Open
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA), the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the advocacy for multi-disciplinary environmental education, announces that the 2021 Awards for Outstanding Environmental Educators is open for nominations. The...
AEEA Launches EE Resource Directory
AEEA has launched an Environmental Education Resource Directory. This online index is designed as a searchable, dynamic tool available to everyone in the state. Environmental education (EE) can take a variety of forms, and the goal is to reflect this in a...
J.O. Kelly Middle School Receives AEEA Grant
Abigail Ferrell and the 6th grade students of her EAST (Education Accelerated by Service and Technology) class have big plans for their school grounds. They are explaining the final plan for the Sara Ford Outdoor Pocket Gardens and Learning Space. Their project,...