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AEEA is Seeking Applications for Board of Directors
AEEA is currently seeking applications from individuals who are passionate about environmental and outdoor education. AEEA is governed by a Board of Directors of up to 12 individuals who serve a three year term. As a working Board, individuals are expected to provide...
Eric De Vries: A Lifetime of Exploration
by Stephanie R. Lewis When your parents meet in the Peace Corps, have a baby, and move to Africa, the beginning of your life sounds like an adventure movie. Eric De Vries, Arkansas Outdoor School extension coordinator at C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, had an...
Governor Sanders Proclaims Outside for 5 Week in Arkansas
As a part of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Affiliate Network, the Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) has relaunched an awareness and pledge campaign called Outside for 5 encouraging teachers, administrators,...
AEEA Awards Four Mini-Grants to Nonprofits and Schools
AEEA is excited to announce the award of four mini-grants to Arkansas schools and nonprofit organizations that are providing environmental and outdoor education around the state. Read about the inspiring work the 2024 recipients are conducting. Formal Education -...
AEEA Announces New Board Members
AEEA is excited to welcome four new members to the AEEA Board of Directors. The new individuals represent a range of interests, backgrounds and regions of the state. Michael Barger, education coordinator with Keep Arkansas Beautiful, brings two decades of...
AEEA is Seeking Applications for Board of Directors
AEEA is governed by a Board of Directors of up to 12 individuals who serve a three-year term, and we are currently seeking applications from individuals who are passionate about environmental and outdoor education. As a working Board, individuals are expected to...
AEEA Launches eeCourses – A New Professional Learning Opportunity
AEEA is launching a new professional learning opportunity designed to provide online, easy-to-access, and ongoing professional development opportunities for environmental educators. eeCourses are intended to build key competencies in a particular subject or focus...
AEEA Recognizes Outstanding Environmental Educators
AEEA is excited to announce the 2023 Outstanding Environmental Educators. Outstanding Environmental Educator, Formal Education - Toby Hollin Toby Hollin has been an educator for fifteen years, and has taught science, health and literacy; adult education; and coaching....
Educators Go Outside for 5
In Collaboration with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Affiliate Network, the Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) has launched a pledge campaign called Outside for 5 encouraging teachers and educators to engage in...
AEEA Awards Three Mini-Grants to Nonprofit and Schools
AEEA provides mini-grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that are providing environmental and outdoor education around the state. Learn about the three 2023 recipients below and the inspiring work they are conducting. Formal Education - Mann Magnet Middle...