Community Calendar
The Community Calendar is color coded.
- Dark red – webinars and virtual learning
- Dark blue – workshops and conference
- Light green – community events and student-focused events
December 2025 No Events January 2026 13jan6:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Virtual Workshop: Seeing Ourselves in NatureOnline Learning Free 60 minute virtual webinar.
The lived experiences and cultural knowledge of Indigenous, Black, and other educators and families of the Global Majority The lived experiences and cultural knowledge of Indigenous, Black, and other educators and families of the Global Majority are not always well represented in outdoor learning. Nor are all outdoor learning spaces equitable and inclusive. Join Jessica, Camille and Dan to explore what theory and practice you can bring to make sure all students see themselves in nature. January 13, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00) January 20 – March 17, 2026
Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators, both classroom teachers and nonformal educators. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Questions, contact Sophia Stephenson at director@arkansasee.org COST: AEEA members: $65 January 20, 2026 - March 17, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-06:00) 20jan6:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Virtual Workshop: Winter Wildlife Activities for All AgesOnline Learning Free 60 minute virtual webinar.
Learning outside in Winter can be just wonderful! Join Jacob and Dave as they Learning outside in Winter can be just wonderful! Join Jacob and Dave as they share the possibilities for learning about and with wildlife in Winter. Learn to investigate the world using all your senses and follow the mystery and intrigue of animal tracks and traces. Sharing about wildlife with students, offering experiential activities opens the possibilities for cross curricular academic success all whilst having the most FUN! January 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00) February 2026 January 20 – March 17, 2026
Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators, both classroom teachers and nonformal educators. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Questions, contact Sophia Stephenson at director@arkansasee.org COST: AEEA members: $65 January 20, 2026 - March 17, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-06:00) Free 60 minute virtual webinar.
Join experienced Indigenous Educators and Curriculum Designers Launa, Sherrelle and Join experienced Indigenous Educators and Curriculum Designers Launa, Sherrelle and Jenna who will share about favourite resources and offer hands-on activities for supporting youth in learning from the Land. Non-Indigenous educator Jade will reflect on how incorporating these teachings and resources have helped her grow and decolonize her teaching practice and how you can do this in an appropriate way too! February 10, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00) 24feb6:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Virtual Workshop: Getting Outdoor Learning CertifiedOnline Learning Free 60 minute virtual webinar.
Across research in Outdoor Learning, barriers to outdoor learning for educators have been shown to include; a lack Across research in Outdoor Learning, barriers to outdoor learning for educators have been shown to include; a lack of confidence in their own expertise, poor classroom management skills adapted for outdoor settings, insufficient training in outdoor pedagogy, and difficulties in assessing learning that occurs outside the classroom. Join expert educators from Take Me Outside and the Outdoor Learning School & Store to learn how to integrate the outdoors into your teaching practice using effective strategies and resources through this interactive online course for K-12 educators. February 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00) March 2026 January 20 – March 17, 2026
Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Accessible by Nature: Designing Environmental Education to Support All Learners. This course uses the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible and challenging for all, rather than making modifications for individual students. UDL improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn, giving all students equal opportunity to succeed. This course is designed to encourage you to reflect deeply on your practice to focus on how you plan and teach to support all learners. The course content and associated assignments are geared towards practicing environmental and outdoor educators, both classroom teachers and nonformal educators. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Questions, contact Sophia Stephenson at director@arkansasee.org COST: AEEA members: $65 January 20, 2026 - March 17, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-06:00) 03mar6:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Virtual Workshop Series: Mentorship in the WildOnline Learning Free 60 minute virtual webinar.
How can you become a great leader for students outdoors? How can you bring adventure, wonder and safety How can you become a great leader for students outdoors? How can you bring adventure, wonder and safety together to deliver life changing educational opportunities for youth? With a passion for outdoor education and leadership, join Court Rustemeyer as he shares his wisdom, bringing close to 20 years of experience in creating transformative educational experiences that blend adventure, learning, and growth. Facilitator Court Rustemeyer is an accomplished outdoor educator, writer, presenter, and consultant dedicated to inspiring deeper connections with nature through experiential learning. With nearly 20 years of experience, Court blends adventure-based education with practical strategies to empower educators, students, and organizations to lead with purpose and embrace the power of the outdoors. March 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT-06:00) 06marAll Day07AEEA's Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference March 6 & 7, 2026
Fairfield Bay Conference CenterFairfield Bay, Arkansas
Join AEEA for interactive, interesting, and fun professional Fairfield Bay Conference Center Join AEEA for interactive, interesting, and fun professional development. For more details and registration, see our conference page. March 6, 2026 - March 7, 2026 (All Day)(GMT-06:00) April 2026 22aprAll DaySOAR Sustainability Conference April 22, 2026Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia, Arkansas
Southern Arkansas working together to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow!The SOAR Southern Arkansas working together to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow! Session Proposals: The conference research committee invites you to submit your works, including posters, presentations, abstracts, and articles, to the SOAR 2026 conference. Everyone located or working in South Arkansas is invited to submit a proposal for a session. Conference planners are looking for representation from students, faculty members, businesses, organizations, and government, related to the idea of sustainability. Proposals must be submitted by Friday, March 27, for inclusion in the conference. For more details and registration, see the SOAR Conference page. April 22, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00) May 2026 No EventsEvent Details
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January 20 – March 17, 2026
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March 6 & 7, 2026
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April 22, 2026
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The SOAR conference is focused on increasing awareness, collaborations, and actions to build a sustainable future and a better tomorrow for South Arkansas. Founded by a community alliance of educational, business, and public organizations located in Magnolia, Arkansas membership, participation, and support is open to all interested in promoting a better South Arkansas. Our upcoming conference will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, on the campus of Southern Arkansas University. SOAR Stars will be awarded to businesses, organizations, people, and public agencies making progress on these goals.Time
AEEA members and partners are invited to submit community events or professional development opportunities.