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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND Resources


The Arizona Association for Environmental Education has been providing professional development and training for formal and non-formal educators in Arizona since 1970. 

We offer programs that help educators be the best they can be and produce critical thinking students of all ages.


AAEE Professional Development is for:


  • Early Childhood Educators
  • Kindergarten through 12th Grade Educators
  • College and University Educators
  • Outdoor Educators
  • Volunteer Leaders and Docents
  • Nature Center, Parks, and Zoo Staff
  • State Natural Resource Organization Education and Outreach Staff
  • Afterschool or Out-of-School Time Educators
  • Parents, Grandparents, and Guardians



Upcoming events

    • 26 May 2024
    • 31 May 2025
    • Virtual
    Register

    Our Arizona environmental education certification course aligns with NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence Professional Development of Environmental Educators preparing participants to create a professional portfolio while gaining knowledge, skills, and experience toward certification.

    APPLICATION FEE: $20 (due now)

    TOTAL COST:

    $305 (sliding scale available). Course fee includes a free one-year membership to AAEE, a $60 value. The course fee is non-refundable. There is a $20 application fee which is deducted from the full course fee when you enroll. The application fee is transferrable within one year if you are not selected or unable to participate in the upcoming cohort. If accepted you will receive an invoice when it is time to finally enroll for the course. 

    Questions? Contact eecertification@arizonaee.org 


    • 29 Sep 2024
    • 4 Oct 2025
    • Virtual
    Register

    Our Arizona environmental education certification course aligns with NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence Professional Development of Environmental Educators preparing participants to create a professional portfolio while gaining knowledge, skills, and experience toward certification.

    APPLICATION FEE: $20 (due now)

    TOTAL COST:

    $305 (sliding scale available). Course fee includes a free one-year membership to AAEE, a $60 value. The course fee is non-refundable. There is a $20 application fee which is deducted from the full course fee when you enroll. The application fee is transferrable within one year if you are not selected or unable to participate in the upcoming cohort. If accepted you will receive an invoice when it is time to finally enroll for the course. 

    Questions? Contact eecertification@arizonaee.org 


    • 26 Jan 2025
    • 31 Jan 2026
    • Virtual
    Register

    Our Arizona environmental education certification course aligns with NAAEE’s Guidelines for Excellence Professional Development of Environmental Educators preparing participants to create a professional portfolio while gaining knowledge, skills, and experience toward certification.

    APPLICATION FEE: $20 (due now)

    TOTAL COST:

    $305 (sliding scale available). Course fee includes a free one-year membership to AAEE, a $60 value. The course fee is non-refundable. There is a $20 application fee which is deducted from the full course fee when you enroll. The application fee is transferrable within one year if you are not selected or unable to participate in the upcoming cohort. If accepted you will receive an invoice when it is time to finally enroll for the course. 

    Questions? Contact eecertification@arizonaee.org 


    • 18 Apr 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Tucson Hop Shop
    Register

    Join us for an evening of networking! We will host an AAEE Mixer at the Tucson Hop Shop from 4-7 pm in their Emerald Room. Meet other environmental educators and AAEE Board Members. Let's share some support and love!

    AAEE will purchase pizzas for everyone from Ciao Down Pizza next door to the Hop Shop! 

    The first 15 active AAEE Members to register get one free drink ticket for the event! Otherwise, this event is totally FREE. BUT RSVP so LA knows if she has to sit there by herself!

    Hope to see you there!


    • 18 Apr 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • AZ Wilderness Brewery DTPHX Beer Garden
    Register

    We will be hosting our first 2025 AAEE Mixer at the AZ Wilderness DTPHX Beer Garden. Meet and network with other environmental educators , AAEE Board Members, and eeFellows in our gathering on Friday, April 18th!

    We're planning this on the same day as Tucson's mixer to promote a little friendly competition - let's show our fellow educators which city shows out and win! Please feel free to invite friends whom you think might be interested to network with other educators and environmental enthusiasts.

    So looking forward to seeing you all there!



    • 19 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Tree-Ring Lab at University of Arizona
    • 15
    Register
    Up your game with some tools from Project Learning Tree. Join our Project Learning Tree State Coordinator (and AAEE Board Member!) John Bello and PLT Facilitator Pamela Pelletier for a 4 hour hands-on workshop to the award-winning Project Learning Tree Curriculum. Leave with resources you can use right away!  $25/per person.


    • 26 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119
    • 20
    Register

    Join us for an enlightening Project Learning Tree and Project Wild educator Workshop on April 26th, 10 AM to 2 PM at the Apache Junction Public Library! Dive into interactive lessons, expand your teaching toolkit, and network with fellow educators. 

    Secure your spot today at $25 per person and unlock the keys to innovative environmental education. Seize this opportunity to inspire and empower the minds of tomorrow!



602-345-1474

info@arizonaee.org

P.O. Box 42682

Tucson, AZ 85733

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