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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.
Foundations of Environmental Education Instruction
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...
Trivia Night at MuleKick Restaurant
Description: Join AEEA, Southern Arkansas University, and MuleKick Restaurant for Arkansas and sustainability-themed trivia. This is a twist on our Dine & Discover series, which had been temporarily paused due to Covid. Prizes will be awarded, fun will be...
Building a Culture of Inclusion – online training opportunity
Description: Are you an environmental education leader, supervisor, or manager charged with hiring and supervision of a team? Join HR expert, author, and speaker, Rita Sever, of Supervision Matters, to explore how equity practices can influence hiring,...
AEEA News
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...
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...