Photos by Mitchell Pruitt
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 25 years, AEEA has been committed to providing resources, support, and opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Environmental Education Conference
Tuesday, July 26 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Description: AEEA’s EE Conference is the only statewide professional development conference focusing exclusively on environmental and outdoor education. Consisting of hands-on workshops, breakout sessions, and field...
Virtual Members’ Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 6:30 - 7:15 pm or Friday, November 19, 2:00 - 2:45 pm Description: Join AEEA for a 2022 virtual members’ meeting. In this short meeting we will look back over the past 18 months, what we have coming up, and where we are asking for...
National Forum: Thriving Schools Using Environmental & Outdoor Learning
Thursday, September 30, 12:00 - 1:15 pm Description: Schools and Districts in Arkansas have received over $1.1 billion in emergency Covid funding under a federal program called “Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief” (ESSER). AEEA has been working...
AEEA News
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...