Feedback Sought on Global EE Priorities

February 7, 2018/0 Comments/in EE Around the World, Uncategorized /by Shawn McCrohan

The Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) is seeking feedback on a proposed plan for advancing environmental education (EE) over the next decade and beyond. A draft global “call for action” has been crafted by environmental leaders from around the world, but it needs input from EE professionals around the world to help shape our collective […]

John Jung: K-12 Educator of the Year

January 18, 2018/0 Comments/in AAEE Newsletter /by Shawn McCrohan

John Jung, environmental science teacher at Mesa High School, was recently recognized by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) as the recipient of the K-12 Educator of the Year Award. The award is given to educators who promote environmental education and utilize the environment as a context for learning in their teaching. AAEE’s […]

Meet AAEE Volunteer Ellen Bashor

January 4, 2018/0 Comments/in AAEE Newsletter /by AAEE Webmaster

Volunteers have played a vital role in the history of AAEE for over 40 years. Their giving of time, energy, and enthusiasm helps move the organization forward to fulfill our mission and support environmental educators. This quarter we recognize a volunteer that has gone above and beyond lending her expertise in early childhood environmental education, […]

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South Mountain Environmental Education Center: Building Community to Build Environmental Stewards!

June 27, 2017/0 Comments/in AAEE Newsletter, Community Connections, Environmental Education Best Practices, Professional Development /by Gabrielle Hebert

In February 2016, the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC) reopened the South Mountain Environmental Education Center in partnership with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.

Why I EE…

April 18, 2017/0 Comments/in AAEE Newsletter, Community Connections /by AAEE Webmaster

National EE Week is April 23 – 29 and to celebrate we’d thought we’d take a moment to reflect on our work and celebrate everyone that is part of the EE community.

Arizona Environmental Literacy Strategy

March 7, 2017/0 Comments/in AAEE Newsletter, Environmental Education Best Practices /by Gabrielle Hebert

In previous communications we’ve shared that AAEE is working with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop an Environmental Literacy Plan for Arizona. The Environmental Literacy Committee has taken a few big steps toward making this happen. We’ve used feedback from our Environmental Literacy Summit that was held in March 2016 combined with research on […]

100 Years in the Making: Wilderness & Education

September 10, 2016/0 Comments/in AAEE Newsletter, Community Connections /by Katie Rodriguez

Last month marked the US Department of Interior’s National Park Service Centennial. Park staff across the US, in 413 Units, invited us to #FindYourPark. We celebrate all Park staff and the excellent Environmental Education Programs they share with us now, and 100 years into the future!

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