Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia
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    • Monarchs Across GA
      • Pollinator Habitats & Certification
        • Pollinator Habitat Certification
      • MAG Awards
      • Mexico Book Project
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        • Buy Milkweed
      • Symbolic Migration
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        • 2023 Pollinator Symposium
      • Mapping Milkweeds for Monarchs in GA
    • EEA Memorial Forest
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      • Guidelines for Excellence in EE
        • Outdoor Learning Collaboratory
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  • Our Story
    • About EEA
      • About Our Organizational Members
      • About Our History
    • About Env Ed
      • About Env Justice
      • About Env Stewardship
  • Our Team
  • Our Events
  • Our Resources
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Earth Month Activities
    • Garden-based Learning
      • Carbon Gardening
    • EcoEngineering Challenges
      • Biodiversity Challenge: Pollinator Habitat
    • Community (Citizen) Science
    • Problem-Based Learning
    • Place-Based Learning
    • Project-Based Learning
      • Beyond EcoPhobia
    • Teaching about Climate Change
      • Climate Change Course
      • Climate Change - NGSS Expectations
      • Solutions Game Educator Guide
      • P WET Climate Resilience pdf
    • Teaching about EJ
    • Zero Waste Heroes
    • SAGES Project
    • Virtual EE Resources
    • Environmental Clubs
    • Evaluation and Assessment
      • Writing Measurable Student Objectives
  • Our Work
    • Professional Learning
    • Inclusive EE & Outdoor Learning
    • ATEEG Certification
      • ATEEG: Why Get Certified?
      • ATEEG: Certification Details
      • ATEEG History & Accreditation
      • ATEEG Certification Advisory Board
      • ATEEG CAB Portal
        • ATEEG Presentation
        • ATEEG CAB Info Packet
        • ATEEG Responsibilities
        • ATEEG Budget
        • ATEEG Framework
        • ATEEG Reports to NAAEE
        • ATEEG Meeting Notes
    • CoOL
      • CoOL RESEARCH on Outdoor Learning
        • Stanford Key Findings on EE
        • Frontiers Special Edition
      • CoOL AWARDS & GRANTS
      • CoOL ToolKit ToC
      • CoOL Toolkit Survey
      • CoOL Toolkit Map
      • CoOL Toolkit Audits
      • CoOL Toolkit SPACES
      • CoOL Toolkit METHODS
      • CoOL Toolkit SUSTAIN
      • CoOL Toolkit COVID
    • EEinGeorgia.org
      • EEinGeorgia
    • Monarchs Across GA
      • Pollinator Habitats & Certification
        • Pollinator Habitat Certification
      • MAG Awards
      • Mexico Book Project
      • MAG Resources
        • Buy Milkweed
      • Symbolic Migration
      • MAG Volunteers
      • MAG Events
        • 2023 Pollinator Symposium
      • Mapping Milkweeds for Monarchs in GA
    • EEA Memorial Forest
    • Awards and Grants
    • Initiatives
      • CEO Roundtable
      • EE Landscape Analysis
      • Guidelines for Excellence in EE
        • Outdoor Learning Collaboratory
      • EE and Higher Ed
      • GOLD Grant Application Preview
  • Our News
    • EEA News
      • The Dragonfly Quarterly Newsletter
      • EEA E-News
    • Book Club
    • EEA Issues
      • EE Legislation
      • SCORP
      • Teaching During Covid-19
  • Our Impact
  • JOIN or GIVE
    • Make a Donation
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • Member Portal
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    • Field Excursions
  • Contact Us
  • Outdoor Learning Store
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE

What is the Environmental Education Alliance?
The Environmental Education Alliance (EEA) is a coalition of organizations and educators who envision a world where people and nature thrive. ​Since 1990, EEA has been serving as the backbone organization in this field, envisioning a time when every Georgia child grows up connected to nature, knowledgeable about the environment, motivated to protect the earth, and empowered to create a just and sustainable future.  We work toward this goal by advocating for the field; ​providing research-based models, methods, and materials to educators; advancing equitable and inclusive practices; demonstrating collective impact; offering opportunities for collaboration; and promoting excellence in environmental education and outdoor learning.
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EE Landscape Analysis
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​​PUT YOUR SCHOOL or ORGANIZATION ON THE MAP
Please complete this survey today!
Deadline June 2, 2023

It's baaaaack! Please take the survey for the first time or update your previous response by clicking a button below
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​Does environmental and outdoor learning happen at your school? Tell us in this survey!

Take the pK-12 Teacher or Administrator Survey
Take the EE Provider Organization Survey
Every educator and administrator is invited to complete the survey - not just one per school or organization.


EE Landscape Analysis  - Tools and Results from the Last Survey

The EE Landscape Analysis was designed to learn more about providers of environmental education (EE) in the southeast. As part of this effort, EEA surveyed outdoor learning and EE providers in Georgia. In partnership with seven other regional states, the data was then analyzed and used to create maps and a suite of planning tools for schools, EE providers, and communities. Click the images below to try out the interactive maps and tools.
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THE LATEST


 EEA  E-News
April 2023

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READ E-News

Spring Virtual Workshops 
every Tuesday at  7:00 pm

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REGISTER for FREE

EEA Book Club
July 27 @ 7pm

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JOIN US!
READ Sample

MAG Pollinator Symposium  June 24th

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REGISTRATION   OPEN!

Interested in attracting pollinators to your property or schoolyard?  Not sure how to get started, what to include, and where to find the right plants? 

​Learn how to create landscapes that improve biodiversity, increase ecological benefits, and add beauty. 

Join us for this exciting workshop, including lunch, on June 24 from 9 - 2 in Winder, GA.
REGISTER NOW
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Curated Resource Collections for Educators

Celebrate outdoors and explore EEA's  teaching resources! Click the pics
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WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES
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GARDEN-BASED LEARNING
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CLIMATE CHANGE
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
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COMMUNITY SCIENCE
All Educator Resources

​EEA Signature Programs

EEA operates these signature programs to promote excellence and collective impact in environmental and outdoor learning. 
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Advanced Training ​for Environmental Ed in Georgia (ATEEG)
ATEEG is a nationally- accredited, professional certification program for   K-12 teachers and non-formal environmental educators, based on the NAAEE Guidelines for Excellence. 
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Council of Outdoor Learning (CoOL)
The Council of Outdoor Learning provides resources, training, models, grants, and awards to advance use of the outdoors as an extension of ​the classroom, for student health, well-being, and academic gains. ​
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Monarchs Across ​Georgia (MAG)
Monarchs Across Georgia (MAG) encourages the study of monarchs and the restoration of butterfly habitat,  inspiring monarch and pollinator education, schoolyard habitats, and community science projects.​​​
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EEinGeorgia.org Resource Directory

EEinGeorgia.org is the online database for environmental ed (EE) and outdoor learning in Georgia. Its purpose is to build statewide capacity by sharing teaching resources, job listings,  grant notices, and provider profiles.

EEA Partner Programs

EEA supports these environmental and outdoor learning programs, providing fiscal sponsorship and tax-exempt status.
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Adopt-A-Stream

​​Adopt-A-Stream encourages individuals and communities to monitor and improve streams, wetlands, lakes, and estuaries through water quality testing and  stewardship projects.
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Project WET

​Project WET is Water  Education Today! We envision a world in which action-oriented education enables every child to understand and value water, ensuring a sustainable future. 
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Rivers Alive

​Rivers Alive is Georgia's annual volunteer waterway cleanup  campaign that targets all waterways in the state, ​including streams, rivers, lakes, beaches, and wetlands.

EEA Initiatives

EEA is focused on these major projects to meet needs identified in the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.
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​EE Landscape Analysis
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The EE Landscape Analysis was designed to find out more about environmental education (EE) providers of  in the southeast. As part of this effort, EEA surveyed outdoor learning and EE providers in Georgia. In partnership with seven other regional states, the data was analyzed and used to create maps and a suite of planning tools. The second phase, which will extend the survey to Georgia schools, launches in fall 2022.
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Outdoor Learning Collaboratory
Amid the many outdoor learning methods and models, which are most effective in terms of student learning outcomes, health and well-being, and the ability to solve local environmental problems? EEA is asking educators and facility managers to share their expertise and ideas about best practices in outdoor learning... from design and construction to instruction and everything in between.
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Inclusive & Equitable Teaching Practices
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EEA's goal is for environmental education and outdoor learning to benefit every child in Georgia. To address gaps in access, EEA is spotlighting effective models, advancing equitable instructional strategies, creating professional learning workshops and courses to increase capacity, and partnering with organizations that have demonstrated success in culturally-competent teaching.
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Guidelines for Excellence Institute
As Georgia's designated Guidelines for Excellence Institute, EEA is authorized to offer Guidelines for Excellence courses. Developed by the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, the Guidelines set the standards for high-quality environmental education and reflect best practices. Each guide was drafted by a diverse team of professionals and reviewed nationwide.
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Funding for Environmental Education and Outdoor Learning

EEA offers these grant opportunities whenever funds are available. 
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Dragonfly Grants

EEA's Dragonfly Grants inspire innovation by encouraging environmental educators to integrate performing and visual arts with learning experiences.
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Pollinator Habitat Grants

EEA's Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Habitat Grants encourage the creation or enhancement of habitat for monarch butterflies.
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​CoOL Grants

EEA's CoOL Grants support the creation of outdoor learning stations and engaging  students in experiential learning, STEM and environmental stewardship.

New Grant Opportunities in 2022/23

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GOLD Grants
The FY 2023 budget for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) included a $75,000 appropriation to increase funds for outdoor learning grants for local school systems. EEA will administer the grants for GaDOE.
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Wildlife Viewing Grants 
EEA is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to provide wildlife cameras, bird feeders, nest cams, and teaching guides for classrooms and nature centers across the state. 
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EEinGeorgia Grants Database
If you need funds for student-directed projects, garden-based learning, or other environmental or outdoor education activities, check out the online grants database at EEinGeorgia.org.

 EEA Resources

EEA invites members and partners to take advantage of these opportunities and services. 
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Teaching Materials
EEA offers free collections of curated and original lessons, activities, and projects intended  to help educators engage students in nature and environmental problem-solving. 
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Memorial Forest
The EEA Memorial Forest provides a way to commemorate loved ones who have contributed to the field of environmental education by planting trees in their memory around the state. 
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GreenSleeves 
EEA's virtual book club offers members a chance to discuss books and share ideas or reflections with each other. We are fortunate to have the authors join us from time to time.

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Outdoor Learning Store
EEA has partnered with the Outdoor Learning Store to provide a non-profit source of teaching supplies. A percentage of sales from Georgia goes to EEA. Enter code eea22$%! for 5% off.​

Congratulations to the following schools and organizations that won
GOLD (Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration) Grants 

from the Georgia Department of Education

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  • Eligible Applicants: Schools, school districts, public agencies, and non-profit organizations that provide outdoor learning opportunities for students in GA
  • Eligible Projects:  Professional learning, schoolyard improvements, student supplies, and field trips 
  • Grant Amounts: $500 - $5000
  • Initial Grant Deadline:  January 12, 2023
  • Grant Award Timeline:  State Board of Education approved a grant docket in March for spring projects
  • ​Application Preview:  Applications must be submitted online, but this pdf can help prepare in advance.
  • ​Criteria and Selection: Applications must demonstrate need, benefits, and impact of proposed projects.  Reviewers' scores are averaged and each application is ranked.  The State Board of Education considers ranked recommendations and top scoring applicants are selected in each part of the state, as funds allow. 
Note: The initial grant round was very small - just enough for one grant to be awarded in each part of the state. As a result, many excellent applications did not receive grants due to lack of funds. EEA is advocating for additional grant funds to be made available and for those applicants not selected for funding during the initial round to be reconsidered without having to reapply. 


​The Georgia legislature recently included GOLD Grants in next year's GaDOE budget.
Thanks to everyone who used their "Outside Voices"  to
SPEAK UP AND GET THE GOLD GRANTS RENEWED!

Your efforts made a difference. 

Learn More


PHOTO GALLERIES of RECENT EEA EVENTS
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 Thanks for attending these exciting spring events: 

EEA Trends Forum (March 20) 

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EE Trends Forum PROGRAM

Climate Education Summit (March 21)

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Climate Education Summit PROGRAM
EEA Winter Workshop on
Inclusive Environmental & Outdoor Education
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Thanks to speakers Stefan Moss, Audrey Peterman, JD Ferguson, Akiima Price, and Dr. Patricia Morgan!

Environmental Education CEO Roundtable December 2022
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​Thank you to those who came from 8 states to make the EEA / SEEA Conference a success! 

10th Annual SEEA Conference & Research Symposium
hosted by EEA during our 30th Anniversary, 
September 29 - October 1, 2022

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Our inspiring Keynote Speakers

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Daniel Blackman
EPA Region 4

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Lesford Duncan
​Greening Youth Fdn

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Jairo Garcia
​Urban Climate Nexus


EEA Awardees

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Amanda Buice

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Marquita Jackson

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Zipa Vokhiwa

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West Atlanta Watershed Alliance


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​Many thanks to our 2022 Conference sponsors!

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Ringing in the new year with EEA!

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Thank you to every teacher, environmental educator and outdoor learning provider who takes kids outside, connects them with nature, inspires curiosity, and prepares them with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to protect the planet.

And thanks to the EEA members,  member-organizations, donors, grantors,  foundations, volunteers and sponsors who make it possible to support educators, promote excellence in the field, and serve as Georgia's backbone organization in environmental education and outdoor learning.         
Learn about EEA's Recent Impact
​& Plans for 2023
Read the Latest EEA E-News

Outdoor Learning During the COVID Pandemic & Beyond

Click to read EEA's statement on ways that outdoor learning can contribute to safety and enable hands-on investigations during the pandemic and its aftermath.
Check out CoOL's Toolkit for Outdoor Learning, your quick-start guide to creating learning spaces, managing classes, and teaching effectively outside the classroom walls.
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A Few of EEA's Curated Collections of Teaching Materials

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50 Earth Month Activities for All Year
Garden-Based Learning Activities
Community Science Activities
Eco-Engineering  Challenges
Zero Waste Heroes Activities​
More EE Resources

Special Membership Offer

For the cost of a cup of coffee, you can be a member of EEA. Pay as little as $3/month or $30/year in dues at the regular rate. EEA has a limited-time offer to JOIN or RENEW at the lower Nymph rate of $20. If you need a year of FREE MEMBERSHIP, email your request for the discount code to info@eealliance.org. You can catch up next year, when times are better. Until then, enjoy this opportunity to meet people, strengthen skills, and keep up with emerging trends and issues. And, if you do have funds to spare, feel free to click the GIVE button below to contribute to our Membership Fund so we can continue to offer this special deal.
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​How You Can Be Part of EEA

The Environmental Education Alliance invites you to participate in our programs, use our resources, share our ideas, join our network, and contribute to our efforts. Together, we can make a difference!
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Thanks to these EEA Platinum Sponsors

Little Otter
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Jill's Butterfly Garden Workshop
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  Our Impact

EEA's reach in the state of Georgia and beyond
continues ​to grow each year. ​We believe in the power
of ​environmental education and our role in
​bringing ​about a more sustainable ​future for all. 
Learn More About EEA's Impact
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Environmental Education Alliance, Inc.  
P.O. Box 801066 | Acworth, GA 30101


EEA does not does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its program , activities, or employment. For more information on EEA's non-discrimination commitment click here .
​Grievance officer may be contacted at info@eealliance.org


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  • Our Story
    • About EEA
      • About Our Organizational Members
      • About Our History
    • About Env Ed
      • About Env Justice
      • About Env Stewardship
  • Our Team
  • Our Events
  • Our Resources
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Earth Month Activities
    • Garden-based Learning
      • Carbon Gardening
    • EcoEngineering Challenges
      • Biodiversity Challenge: Pollinator Habitat
    • Community (Citizen) Science
    • Problem-Based Learning
    • Place-Based Learning
    • Project-Based Learning
      • Beyond EcoPhobia
    • Teaching about Climate Change
      • Climate Change Course
      • Climate Change - NGSS Expectations
      • Solutions Game Educator Guide
      • P WET Climate Resilience pdf
    • Teaching about EJ
    • Zero Waste Heroes
    • SAGES Project
    • Virtual EE Resources
    • Environmental Clubs
    • Evaluation and Assessment
      • Writing Measurable Student Objectives
  • Our Work
    • Professional Learning
    • Inclusive EE & Outdoor Learning
    • ATEEG Certification
      • ATEEG: Why Get Certified?
      • ATEEG: Certification Details
      • ATEEG History & Accreditation
      • ATEEG Certification Advisory Board
      • ATEEG CAB Portal
        • ATEEG Presentation
        • ATEEG CAB Info Packet
        • ATEEG Responsibilities
        • ATEEG Budget
        • ATEEG Framework
        • ATEEG Reports to NAAEE
        • ATEEG Meeting Notes
    • CoOL
      • CoOL RESEARCH on Outdoor Learning
        • Stanford Key Findings on EE
        • Frontiers Special Edition
      • CoOL AWARDS & GRANTS
      • CoOL ToolKit ToC
      • CoOL Toolkit Survey
      • CoOL Toolkit Map
      • CoOL Toolkit Audits
      • CoOL Toolkit SPACES
      • CoOL Toolkit METHODS
      • CoOL Toolkit SUSTAIN
      • CoOL Toolkit COVID
    • EEinGeorgia.org
      • EEinGeorgia
    • Monarchs Across GA
      • Pollinator Habitats & Certification
        • Pollinator Habitat Certification
      • MAG Awards
      • Mexico Book Project
      • MAG Resources
        • Buy Milkweed
      • Symbolic Migration
      • MAG Volunteers
      • MAG Events
        • 2023 Pollinator Symposium
      • Mapping Milkweeds for Monarchs in GA
    • EEA Memorial Forest
    • Awards and Grants
    • Initiatives
      • CEO Roundtable
      • EE Landscape Analysis
      • Guidelines for Excellence in EE
        • Outdoor Learning Collaboratory
      • EE and Higher Ed
      • GOLD Grant Application Preview
  • Our News
    • EEA News
      • The Dragonfly Quarterly Newsletter
      • EEA E-News
    • Book Club
    • EEA Issues
      • EE Legislation
      • SCORP
      • Teaching During Covid-19
  • Our Impact
  • JOIN or GIVE
    • Make a Donation
    • Become a Member
    • Volunteer
  • Member Portal
    • My Account
    • Field Excursions
  • Contact Us
  • Outdoor Learning Store
  • PassTick2023-4