Rhode Island Environmental Education Association
Advancing Environmental Education Through Collaboration
RIEEA is a collaborative network of educators, students, advocates, and organizations working to promote environmental education in both formal & nonformal settings.
Join today to become part of Rhode Island’s “EE” community! You’ll receive exclusive member opportunities, discounts on RIEEA-sponsored events, eligibility for professional development scholarships, and much more!
Upcoming Events
RIEEA Annual Summit
Save the Date! The RIEEA 2027 Summit is March 13, 2027 and will feature a keynote presentation from Mara Freilich, assistant professor at Brown University.
November Virtual Lunch & Learn: EE Office Hour
Join RIEEA on Thursday, November 19, at 12:00pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour.
Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference
Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Roger Williams Park Zoo’s new Conservation Education Center
PD Scholarship Highlight: Ellen Asermely
Recently, RIEEA awarded a scholarship to Ellen Asermely. Here is a summary of how this scholarship helped expand her connections and environmental education knowledge.
Summit Keynote Announced
We are thrilled to announce that our 2027 Summit on March 13 will feature a keynote presentation from Mara Freilich, assistant professor in Applied Mathematics and Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University.
Meet a Board Member: Zack Sirowich
Meet board member Zack Sirowich, an environmental educator, CTE teacher, and adjunct professor who teaches Agriculture and Marine Professions at Narragansett High School and Environmental Education at the University of Rhode Island.