by Sophia Stephenson | Apr 20, 2025 | News
Spring has sprung in Arkansas, and it’s time to head Outside for 5! Studies show that outdoor learning can help learners increase attention, be more motivated to learn, strengthen resilience, and control impulses more effectively. AEEA and partner organizations are...
by Sophia Stephenson | Apr 17, 2025 | News
Carly Wise is one of three educators who were recently recognized for their dedication and passion to environmental education. At the 2025 AEEA Conference, Carly was presented with an award for being an Outstanding Environmental Educator in Formal Education. Pictured...
by Sophia Stephenson | Mar 16, 2025 | News
Outstanding Environmental Educators Honored The Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) recognized three educators at the AEEA Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference held at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville on March 7 and 8. Each year...
by Sophia Stephenson | Dec 17, 2024 | News
by Stephanie R. Lewis Rachel Parker, Ferncliff Nature School Director and the 2024 AEEA Outstanding Formal Environmental Educator, grew up in Arkansas. Her father took her hunting and fishing. Mom cultivated beautiful yards wherever they lived. Grandma and Grandpa...
by Sophia Stephenson | Dec 13, 2024 | News
AEEA is currently accepting nominations for educators demonstrating outstanding leadership and service environmental education. Educators are recognized in one of three categories. Outstanding Environmental Educator – Formal Education The nominee must be an Arkansas...
by Sophia Stephenson | Nov 17, 2024 | News
by Stephanie R. Lewis Suzanne Murphy, Illinois River Watershed Partnership (IRWP) Youth Education Specialist, teaches children about the Illinois River watershed and conservation in Northwest Arkansas and Northeast Oklahoma. She says, “Nature doesn’t know what state...
