Meet Amanda Peavey, one of RIEEA’s new board members of 2024! 
Amanda is the Education Specialist at Audubon Society of Rhode Island. She is also a member of the RIEEA Community Engagement Committee.
Q&A
What’s your favorite outdoor place in Rhode Island, and why?
Colt State Park. I love to walk my dog there.
How did you get involved in the environmental field?
I’ve always had an interest in nature and that interest only grew as I got older! Learning about the environment truly started in high school at Bristol County Agricultural High School, where I graduated from the Natural Resources Department.
What’s your favorite environmental fact to share?
I can only list one?! Tardigrades, AKA water bears, can survive in so many different environments, including space!
Why did you become a RIEEA board member?
I’ve always loved the RIEEA community for the way that everyone supports each other. The group is extremely inviting. Being a board member not only provides me with a new learning experience, but also gives me the opportunity to share what I love with more people.
I’m really looking forward to learning more about RIEEA, making new connections, and supporting love for the environment.