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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...
AEEA Seeking Nominations for 2023 Outstanding Environmental Educators
Each year AEEA recognizes educators who have demonstrated leadership, creativity, and dedication to environmental and outdoor education. Individuals may be recognized in one of three categories. Outstanding Environmental Educator – Formal Education The nominee must be...
AEEA Recognized by the Arkansas Recycling Coalition
Above: ARC's Awards Chairman Bobby Fanning presents award to Sophia Stephenson, AEEA Executive Director, and Stephanie Lewis, AEEA Program Coordinator. The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (ARC) held its annual awards presentation at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Hot...
AEEA Announces 2022 Outstanding Environmental Educators
Formal Educator - Brady Carman Brady Carman is a Student Support Specialist at Leverett Elementary School in the Fayetteville Public School District and has served as an active leader in environmental education, in northwest Arkansas, for nearly a decade. He has...
A Friend and Colleague
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association is mourning the loss of our friend and colleague, Francisco Johnson. Born in Brazil, Francisco’s career moved him to Arkansas, where he discovered the beauty of our outdoor spaces. He and his wife believed it would be a...
AEEA Is Seeking Your Input
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association is currently evaluating our external communications so that we might continue to grow and serve a robust network of environmental educators and champions. Your opinion is very important to us and we welcome your...