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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.
2024 Environmental & Outdoor Education Conference
AEEA is busy planning our annual environmental and outdoor education conference. This year's event will be June 11 (field trips and workshops) and June 12 (conference sessions). The conference is a great learning and networking opportunity for classroom teachers,...
New Fall eeCourse: Universal Design for Learning in Environmental Education
The eeCourses program is 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 area. Each course operates...
Project WET, WILD, and Learning Tree Workshop
Project WET, WILD, and PLT trainings provide nationally recognized environmental education. Stay into the evening to check out some of the fun and educational activities Ozark Natural Science Center offers during overnight field trips! Up to 10 hours of professional...
AEEA News
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....