WHAT IS AEEA?

AEEA is a networking and information based organization that works with educators, students, business, government, and the general public to increase the awareness and knowledge about the environment. 

AEEA works with environmental education (EE) providers to promote programs and increase capacity building of EE programs in Arkansas. Information is provided through AEEA's newsletter, The Natural State, meetings and workshops, and the biennial EE Expo.

AEEA is the only statewide network of environmental educators. It is the state affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).  By promoting EE we have a more environmentally literate public which provides a better understanding on how we keep Arkansas the Natural State. AEEA’s purpose is to promote and advocate for environmental education which incorporates a number of disciplines including conservation and natural resource education.

Brad Robertson is the Director of Campaign for the Heart of Arkansas United Way and has been with there since 2002. He and his staff are responsible for the annual fundraising drives in over 350 companies and have raised more than $20 million in the last five years. Previously, Brad worked for International Paper Company and the Arkansas State Parks & Tourism Department at DeGray State Park.