About the Arizona Association for Environmental Education

As one of the 56 Affiliates within the Affiliate Network of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the Arizona Association for Environmental Education (AAEE) supports formal and informal educators providing programming and content to a wide variety of citizens of all ages.

As an Affiliate of NAAEE, we host a variety of networking and professional learning opportunities in state, as well as collaborate with other NAAEE Affiliates to host events at the annual NAAEE conference as well as webinars, online discussions, and blogs. AAEE strives to provide professional development opportunities, such as the Environmental Education Certification Program, across the state of Arizona.

Our Vision

A vibrant and ecologically sustainable future for Arizona with a well-informed and engaged population comprised of socially and ecologically responsible institutions.

Our Mission

Educate, Inspire, and Empower one another to actively and responsibly engage in our communities ecologically, socially, and civically.

Our Guiding Purposes

Ensure

Forward best practices to ensure quality environmental education.

Promote

Promote environmental education as a unique field and profession worthy of support.

Connect

Connect people and resources by providing quality environmental education.

Recognize

Recognize and celebrate notable achievements within the field of environmental education.

Our Core Values

Education Standards

Utilizing best practices in environmental education will help Arizona to achieve environmental literacy.
Education practices should include the environment as an integrating context as well as an emphasis on critical thinking skills.
The content and methods used in high-quality Environmental Education should be based upon peer-reviewed research in science, education, and psychology.

Sustainability

AAEE supports and facilitates opportunities that promote the continuation of environmental education.
All activities will be conducted in a manner that minimizes the negative impact on the environment through efficient use of resources.
All practices should encourage environmental, economic and social responsibility.

Diversity

All environmental education should consider the contributions, worldviews, opinions, and perspectives on environmental issues of everyone connected to the content being explored.
AAEE supports only culturally responsive environmental education.
AAEE promotes an inclusive organizational culture.

Community Engagement

It takes the participation of every individual to develop the most environmentally literate society.
Collaboration maximizes efforts and leads to more effective programs.

The AAEE 2018-2021 Strategic Plan

Download the AAEE Strategic Plan

The AAEE Annual Report

Download the annual report to see how AAEE made strides through the years! Includes initiative highlights, financials, survey results and more.

Download the AAEE 2017 Annual Report

Download the AAEE 2016 Annual Report

AAEE Board of Directors Meetings

The AAEE Board of Directors meet monthly, usually on the first Tuesday of each month. Meeting minutes for the previous month will be posted online once approved during the AAEE Board of Directors Meeting for the current month. Meetings are open to the public – if you’d like to join us contact president@arizonaee.org for more information.