When students go outdoors, they become more confident, attentive, creative, and cooperative. Take the pledge to incorporate outdoor activity at least 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Calling all educators and advocates! Ask your legislators to support funding for environmental education.

July 31–Aug. 3, 2024
The 10th annual Nature-Based Early Learning Conference is coming to you live in Portland, OR. Hear from leading experts in the field and discover new ways to engage children with nature.

We believe that a wide array of perspectives allows all organizations to be more effective, and we honor the beliefs, attitudes, languages, interpersonal styles, and values of all individuals.

NAAEE serves as the professional association and champion for environmental education, working with professionals around the world to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more equitable and sustainable future.

Our network of dedicated individuals and institutions is committed to using environmental education as a tool to create lasting change. We support our members and promote excellence in the field by providing guidelines, research, tools, and professional programs that help cultivate collective impact and motivate multi-sector support.