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
We envision a future where, through lifelong learning, all people in Arizona understand the interconnection between humanity and the environment and will make informed decisions and take responsible actions to promote a healthy sustainable environment.
Our Mission
The Arizona Association for Environmental Education strives to enhance the quality, scope and effectiveness of environmental education in Arizona by working with diverse audiences to promote professional development, networking and collaborative relationships.
Our Guiding Purposes
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 2015-2017 Strategic Plan
Download the AAEE 2015-2017 Strategic Plan to learn more about our goals and objectives.
The AAEE 2016 Annual Report
Download the AAEE 2016 Annual Report to see how AAEE made strides in 2016! Includes the state of EE in Arizona, financials, survey results and more.
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Upcoming AZ EE Events
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2017 AAEE Professional Development All-Day Workshop & Members Gathering at Boyce Thompson Arboretum CANCELLED!
September 23rd @ 7:00 am - 4:00 pm MST