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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...
No AEEA Phone
Happy New Year! We are back in the office, but our phone is down for maintenance. Until further notice, please use email to reach us. General inquiries can be sent to info@arkansasee.org.
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...
AEEA Announces 2022 Mini-Grant Recipients
2022 AEEA Mini-Grant Recipients AEEA supports environmental and outdoor education through an annual mini-grant program. The program is designed to support, enhance, and expand the implementation of environmental education throughout the state of Arkansas by classroom...
No Child Left Inside Act Introduced
The No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Act was reintroduced Thursday, April 7, 2022. The legislation was authored by Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) to expand and strengthen hands-on, environmental and outdoor learning opportunities for elementary and...
AEEA is Hiring!
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for managing and growing AEEA programs and communications. This includes professional development offerings, the annual...