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Environmental Education Association Of Illinois
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EEAI is proud to serve as the Illinois affiliate of the North American Association for Environmental Education. The Affiliate Network promotes collaboration for maximum effectiveness and efficiency and a unified voice for Environmental Education across North America and beyond.

Welcome!

In 1972 a group of committed and concerned citizens -- both conservationists and teachers -- founded the Environmental Education Association of Illinois. Since that time, members of EEAI have provided leadership on this front at the national, state and community levels. The strength of EEAI comes from the involvement of its members. Their participation in state and regional events raises the profile of environmental education and challenges decision-makers to give environmental literacy higher priority.

New Member Incentive!
New book discount offered to EEAI Members
​from Nature Explore

From now until December 21st, SO ACT FAST, EEAI Members can receive 20% off the Nature Explore book "Heart-Centered Teaching Inspired by Nature" by Nancy Rosenow.

Description of the book from the Nature Explore Website - 
"Heart-Centered Teaching Inspired by Nature offers readers ways to use connections with nature to find strength and inspiration for their personal journeys so they can bring their best selves to their work with children. As author Nancy Rosenow describes, it is a guide to supporting children from "...a place of love for each other and a place of awe and appreciation for the wonders of the world around us." This quick read is filled with heartwarming photos and engaging ideas for making teaching more joyful and effective."


This would make an incredible gift for all the educators in your life. In order to have your book by Christmas be sure to order by December 16th. Find your discount code on the Member Login Page. 

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Be sure to follow EEAI on Facebook! Find us here. 

There are Groups on the page where you can engage with educators from your region. This is a great spot to hear about local events, share events you are hosting, ask questions of PLT/GUW facilitators, get insights on how to implement environmental education in your classroom and so much more. 

There are also monthly Resource Review and Giveaways where you could win an amazing resource for your school or home library. No purchase or membership necessary, just comment on the post for a chance to win!

New Member Incentive! 
Discount Registration Rate to
Children & Nature Network International Conference

From now until February 28th, 2019 EEAI Members can receive a $100 discount off of the Regular, Full Conference registration price to the Children & Nature Network International Conference happening on May 16th - 18th, 2019 in Oakland, CA. This is a MAJOR discount and exclusive to EEAI Members. For discount code simply login to the "EEAI Members-Only" page and the code is on the homepage. 

For more information this biennial event that brings together thousands of children and nature advocates please visit the C&NN website. 

Thank you so much to C&NN for making it more affordable for educators from IL to have access to this incredible event. 
2018 Call for Board Nominations​​
Due: November 1st, 2018

Be a part of the first ever EEAI board to work with our newly appointed Executive Director in this exciting new phase of our organization! Board members get opportunities to help decide what new programs, workshops and initiatives the organization takes on now and in the future.
 
The Environmental Education Association of Illinois is inviting nominations for positions on the Board of Directors. We urge you to thoughtfully consider nominations of individuals who have the leadership abilities and potential to positively contribute to EEAI as we continue to move forward. Positions are held for two years from the start of service (May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021). Election to the Board requires members to attend quarterly meetings, usually held on Fridays or Saturdays, and other duties as described below. Position openings and descriptions include the following.

President-Elect
The President-Elect must have previous EEAI Board of Directors experience or other State Board of Directors experience. The President-Elect assists the President as required, assumes the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence, and acts as chairperson of the Constitution Committee. After serving his or her term as President-Elect, this person will automatically assume the responsibilities of the Presidency.
 
Treasurer
The Treasurer serves as custodian over the funds of the EEAI, pays all bills and keeps complete records of expenditures and receipts. The Treasurer presents a detailed quarterly report to the Board and presents an annual financial report to the membership at the annual meeting.
 
Regional Director
There are two Regional Directors per region with the exception of the Northeast Region, which has three. Regional Directors are elected during biennial and interim elections. Each of the five regions has one Regional Director position open. Regional Directors must reside or work within the region for which they are nominated.
 
The Regional Directors promote and encourage the activities of members within their region in support of the purposes of the EEAI. Regional Directors establish a working network within their region, represent their regional constituents at Board of Directors meetings, serve as regional advocates of the EEAI, and encourage membership in the Association.
 
 
Nomination Guidelines
Members may only submit Regional Director nominations for their home region. Members wishing to recommend a nominee for a Regional Director for regions other than their own should contact the chair of the Nominating and Election Committee.
Members may self-nominate.
All nominees must currently be a member of the EEAI.
The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2018. The list of nominees slated for election will be published and sent to all members along with a ballot 90 days before the annual meeting. Results of the election will be announced at the annual meeting.
Please contact any of your regional directors or the executive board with any questions.

​Contact Jennie Bunde, jennifer.bunde@gmail.com to nominate.

2018 Call for Award Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 EEAI Award Cycle. Every year, the Environmental Education Association of Illinois recognizes educators displaying outstanding service and dedication to environmental education in three categories: Formal Environmental Educator of the Year, Non-Formal Environmental Educator of the Year, and the Malcom D. Swan Award for Outstanding Service. We are accepting nominations through November 30, 2019 for presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference. The process is simple and easy. Nomination forms and descriptions of each award can be found underneath the Member Services tab.
For more information contact Richie Wolf, rwolf@maconcountyconservation.org.

2019 EEAI Conference: Rooted For Life
Thursday, March 21-Saturday, March 23
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center & Douglas-Hart Nature Center
The East Central region invites you to attend the 2019 conference in Mattoon, IL! Join us for field trips, concurrent sessions, casual gatherings and more! 

Call for Presenters

2The Environmental Education Association of Illinois (EEAI) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2019 Conference and Annual Meeting, to be held in Mattoon, Illinois. EEAI invites you to submit proposals now through November 30, 2018. Submitting presenters will be notified of the outcome of the proposal review process no later than December 15, 2018. EEAI is a statewide, nonprofit, professional organization with the purpose of maintaining a vital network that supports and advances quality environmental education throughout the state. Our membership consists of classroom teachers, non-formal educators, natural resource professionals, professors, university students and nature enthusiasts.
Participants attending the 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference will attend sessions designed around the theme “EE: Rooted for Life.” We invite you to participate by submitting a proposal for a session that can impact educators from across Illinois. The Conference Chairs are specifically looking at proposals that can possibly fit one of the following strands: administration/management, early childhood education, formal educators, and non-formal educators.
Concurrent speakers will present Friday, March 22 or Saturday, March 23 at the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
For more information, please contact Pam Evans, Conference Program Chair at eastcentralregioneeai@gmail.com. Visit www.EEAI.net for conference updates.

Online Project Learning Tree Training

Can't make it to an in-person workshop? Complete an online training in your own time. Illinois PLT now offers both in-person and online training opportunities. Learn more here.

Professional Development

EEAI is the proud state partner or supporter of the following professional development opportunities: