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Welcome to AEEA
Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) is the only statewide network of environmental educators and is proud to serve as the Arkansas affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). Join fellow educators from across the many diverse regions of Arkansas in elevating environmental and outdoor learning!
Our Mission
AEEA champions access to environmental education, builds community among professionals, provides support to educators, and drives excellence in the field of environmental and outdoor education in Arkansas.
Upcoming Events
For 30 years, AEEA has been committed to providing resources and support, opportunities for collaboration and networking, and professional learning.
Engaging in Your Environment – 2021 EE Expo
July 20 & 21, 2021 Description: AEEA’s EE Expo will be virtual this summer, and we are very excited about the speakers and topics to be covered. This year’s theme is ‘Engaging in Your Environment,’ where we will focus on citizen science (also called...
Practitioner’s Guide for Assessing Nature Connection
June 22, 9:00 - 11:30 am Description: Are you interested in understanding your audiences’ relationships with nature? Do you need to demonstrate to funders that your programs increase learners’ connection to nature? Join AEEA and NAAEE for a 2.5-hour virtual...
Spring Networking Mixer
April 27, 4:00 - 5:00 pm Description: Connect with other environmental educators and supporters from around the state at AEEA’s spring virtual networking mixer. Marketplace Exchange - introduction of ourselves, our work, and how we can work...
AEEA News
New Mission, Vision, and Values for AEEA
In the last year AEEA engaged with our members and the larger environmental and outdoor education community to develop a community-based strategic plan. The plan established new priorities for how we will elevate the field of environmental and outdoor education in...
Thriving Schools Using Outdoor and Environmental Learning – A Roadmap for the Use of ESSER Funds
When the spread of a novel coronavirus forced the closure of schools across the country in spring of 2020, educators began to explore a multitude of strategies for a safe return to in-person learning for students, teachers, and staff. The challenges and consequences...
AEEA recognizes Eric Fuselier as the 2021 Outstanding Non-formal Environmental Educator
Pictured left to right: Sophia Stephenson, AEEA Executive Director; Eric Fuselier Outstanding Non-formal Educator; Sim Barrow, AEEA Board Member; Schelly Corry, AEEA Board Member AEEA is recognizing Eric Fuselier as the 2021 Outstanding Non-formal Environmental...