2010 EE Expo
"Environmental Education: A Natural for Arkansas"
Officially known as "The Natural State", Arkansas is recognized throughout the country for its natural beauty, clear lakes and streams, and abundance of natural wildlife. Environmental education is a natural fit in Arkansas. Environmental organizations, agencies, educators, students, and professionals will have the opportunity to network and learn from others who are involved in conducting environmental programs and projects here in "The Natural State". EE Expo will include presentations, hands-on sessions, exhibit booths, keynote speakers, resource tables, and a silent auction. Come join us for a fun and educational event.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2010
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
WHERE: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
UCA Campus
Conway, Arkansas
COST: Early Bird Registration through June 30:
AEEA members $45
Non-members $60
On-site Registration:
AEEA members $65
Non-members $80
Registration fee includes: awards luncheon, breaks, and 6 hours of ADE-approved professional development.
Registration information and more details are available at: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103115578077&s=4136&e=001z0mxFljVBUpcsKihQQYd48OShAuPFThZ0XgqQmAfR0Z9v5Kv8DTdSLzhvSwg_AriEWha37gS2CGwsE3peNtFTVu_lxCpUe0-my35VSenFV2ArVUtLPvUJ7_93uC6O9PwgDfjEpEQoU04SmmkypgJ9g==. If you have questions, please contact Rob Beadel rbeadel@arkforests.org of Brad Robertson at info@arkansasee.org.
Request for Proposals
AEEA is now accepting presentation and workshop proposals for the 2010 EE Expo. Presentations and workshops topics may include, but are not limited to, current EE projects, EE programs, and EE opportunities occurring in Arkansas. This is an excellent conference to promote your class projects, showcase your environmental club programs, and share information about environmental education opportunities in the state.
· Sessions lengths are 25-minute presentations, 50-minute presentations, or 50-minute hands-on workshops
· Deadline to submit proposals is April 15, 2010
· Proposals will be reviewed and acceptance notifications will go out by May 1, 2010
More details are available online along with the necessary forms to complete at http://www.arkansasee.org/content/expo-and-ee-fest.
Exhibitor Space Available
Register today to show off your Environmental programs, projects, and curriculum at the 2010 EE Expo. This is an excellent venue to promote your programs, projects, successes, and opportunities to classroom teachers, students, environmental professionals, state and federal agency personnel, and conservation organization staff from across Arkansas. More information and a registration form is available at http://www.arkansasee.org/content/expo-and-ee-fest.
About AEEA
The Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that works with educators, students, businesses, government agencies, organizations, and the general public to increase the awareness and knowledge about the benefits of environmental education. AEEA’s purpose is to promote and advocate for environmental education which incorporates a number of disciplines including conservation and natural resource education. AEEA is the official state Affiliate for the North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE). For more information about AEEA visit http://www.arkansasee.org.
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