ALL DAY Saturday is for YOU! As early childhood educators know, the experiences in the early years continue to shape a person’s identity, ability, and attitudes throughout the rest of their lifetime. According to First Things First, 90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5, and researchers have learned that the human brain develops […]
Thinking about coming to the 2019 statewide Environmental Education conference? I sure am! Although I love a good presentation, as an experiential learner, I also love getting out into a community and seeing real models that WORK! I know AAEE has put a lot of time into collaborating with local educational, recreational, environmental, outdoor, institutions […]
Bermuda! The British oversees island territory, home of the Rum Swizzle, Crystal Cave, several protected species such as the white-eyed Viero, the endemic Shield Fern, and where men wear high socks paired with Bermuda shorts. What started out as merely accompanying my partner for a corporate work trip turned out to be an impactful education […]
Collaboration between Fountain Hills Charter School & Prescott College’s Environmental Education Certification Course Students Middle School students from Fountain Hills Charter School (FHCS) learn about environmental education using the outdoors as their classroom. In October, the students spent three days at Tonto Creek Camp, which is north of Payson. The students participated in multiple learning […]
On January 19th, 2019 over 30 organizations joined together for a Conservation Expo hosted by OdySea Aquarium Foundation. The event was free to attend and taught guests about the amazing things local organizations are doing to help protect animals and the environment. The Phoenix Zoo, Heritage Park Zoological Society, Phoenix Herpetological Society, Liberty Wildlife, Arizona […]
Author: Dr. Mariana Altrichter – Photographer: Peter Sherman As an environmentalist and conservation biologist, I have been growing aware of the lack of interest among the adult population to make daily choices based on the welfare of environment. People seem to know about our pressing environmental issues, but do not translate this knowledge into behavior change. […]
As many of you know, the Arizona Association for Environmental Education’s (AAEE’s) environmental educator certification program has been growing for over a decade now. Beginning in 2007 & 2008 with knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers (Lisa Herrmann, Julie Gidley, Karen Schedler, and Lynn Fleming), the first pilot program ran in 2010. After the release of the […]
Move the Movement! Advocacy Tools for EE Since the beginning, AAEE has advocated for environmental education and environmental educators. One of our guiding purposes is to “promote environmental education as a unique field and profession worthy of support.” This year, we’re asking our members to join us in the fight for the three E’s […]
There are many lesson plans and program activities available to teach students and participants about environmental issue analysis. But how often do educators go back and evaluate whether learners have processed the results, formed their own opinions, and potentially experienced a behavior change? The environmental education field would benefit greatly from the documentation of the […]
The Kingdom of Jordan is an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River. To the north is Syria, to the east Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and to the west across the Dead Sea is Israel. In its narrow canyons stand tombs, temples, and monuments masterfully carved into pink sandstone. The object of […]
A #schoolgarden #fieldtrip?! You betchya! Visit some incredible #learninggardens in the Prescott area and get inspired to #getyourhandsdirty!..
Interested in Early Childhood in EE? Interested in EE in Early Childhood? Our #conference is for you! Check out the amazing lineup! #WEareEE..
Huge shout-out to our partners in Arizona hosting events for Latino Conservation Week, 2019! Take some time to attend and meet our community..
Want to know more about the #conference field trips before you decide?! Check this out! #WEareEE #environmentaleducation #arizona #natureforall
