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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.
Spring Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshops
Description: The Outdoor Learning Store, in partnership with AEEA and many other environmental education organizations, announces the lineup of the spring workshops series. There is something for every educator at these 60 minute virtual workshops featuring a...
Winter Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshops
Description: The Outdoor Learning Store, in partnership with AEEA and many other environmental education organizations, announces the lineup of the winter workshops series. In addition to ideas and inspiration, all participants will receive a certificate of...
Mini-grant Applications Open
Deadline: November 11, 2022. Description: The Arkansas Environmental Education Association is soliciting proposals of up to $500 for AEEA’s Environmental Education Mini-grant Program. The program is designed to support, enhance, and expand the implementation of...
AEEA News
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...
A Friend and Colleague
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association is mourning the loss of our friend and colleague, Francisco Johnson. Born in Brazil, Francisco’s career moved him to Arkansas, where he discovered the beauty of our outdoor spaces. He and his wife believed it would be a...