2010 EE Expo was a huge success!

On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, the Arkansas Environmental Education Association hosted the 2010 EE Expo at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the UCA campus in Conway.  Ninety-six formal and non-formal educators from across the state attend the day-long event.  Participants heard from a slate of great speakers on a variety of environmental education topics and programs in the Natural State and viewed exhibits of educational opportunities offered by various organizations,  agencies and companies.

AEEA would like to thank our main sponsors who made this event possible; they included the Albert I. Pierce Foundation, Tyson Foods, Chesapeake Energy, and the Heart of Arkansas United Way.  This event would not have been as successful without these great sponsors.  We would also like to thank the Expo Planning Committee who put together this great event! 

Environmental Educators:   A Natural for Arkansas

Arkansas promotes itself as the Natural State because of the rich and abundant diversity of our natural systems. In order to preserve and conserve this unique and irreplaceable heritage it is necessary to educate the people of Arkansas about matters affecting the maintenance of Arkansas as the natural state.  Thus, the Arkansas Environmental Education Association provides great opportunities for environmental educators to network and share their successes.

Environmental Education increases public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provides the skills to make informed decisions and take responsible actions.  It is based on objective and scientifically sound information.  It does not advocate a particular viewpoint or course of action.  It teaches individuals how to weigh various sides of an issue through critical thinking and it enhances their own problem-solving and decision making skills. 

Goals Set for 2010

The AEEA Board of Directors has set some high goals for this year.  We will be hosting the 2010 EE Expo, offering two mini grants, and continuing to grow AEEA and provide networking and professional development opportunities to our members.  Another goal for the year is to continue to grow our membership numbers.  Join now so you don't miss any of the great events coming in 2010!