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!
Partnership grants for afterschool programming
Want to expand your efforts at afterschool programming with a local partner? The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has released a Request for Proposals for grants to support afterschool learning and enrichment opportunities.
Successful 2022 Youth Retreat
On November 10, we had our annual Youth Leadership Retreat at Rhode Island College. RIEEA staff and Peer Mentors from last year’s Youth Leadership Program provided training and supported connections among youth from schools and organizations across Rhode Island.
Professional Development Scholarship Recipient: Rachel Holbert
Rachel Holbert with Newport Tree Conservancy was recently awarded a RIEEA professional development scholarship. Read on to see how she used the scholarship to expand her connections and environmental education knowledge!
Welcome, Kaytee!
Kaytee Canfield (she/they) is RIEEA’s new Communications Manager. They are passionate about exciting people about how science exists in our everyday environment and activities.
Save the Date for RIEEA’s 2023 Summit
Our annual summit, titled “Storytelling to Connect with your Audience,” will be on March 4, 2023. Our keynote speaker will be Wanda Hopkins – author, educator, storyteller, and Narragansett tribal leader.