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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 25 years, AEEA has been committed to providing resources, support, and opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Grant Writing 101 virtual workshop
Description: Do you have a great idea for a project, but the idea of writing a grant to fund it is nerve-racking? The Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) is hosting a virtual workshop to introduce the basics of grant writing. Using the AEEA mini-grant...
Fall Online Courses
Registration is now open for two online environmental education courses offered by the Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA). AEEA offers eeCourses as a flexible and affordable option for gaining skills, knowledge, and professional development hours....
Join the Outside for 5 Movement!
“Learning in, and about, nature is critical at this time on our planet and for growing a healthy human who can thrive emotionally, cognitively, and physically.” ~ Monica Woods, AEEA Board Member and Program Manager for Growing Urban Farmers at St. Joseph Center...
AEEA News
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 -...