Rhode Island Environmental
Education Association
RIEEA is thrilled to introduce the presenters for the RI Youth Climate Conference: Chris Gaynor, Kait Birghenthal, Agonza, and Sarah ”SJ” Jennings
We are excited to announce that team registration is open for the Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference on November 8, 2025 at Roger Williams Park Zoo.
We are thrilled to announce that our 2026 Summit on March 14 will feature a keynote presentation from Sienna Viette! Sienna is an herbalist and agricultural educator who, along with her father, farms their family’s land at Open fArms Retreat in Cumberland, RI.
Join RIEEA on Thursday, October 16, at 12:00pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Inclusive Practices in Environmental Education.
Chariho Regional School District is RIEEA 2025 Organization of the Year! Chariho is leading the way in hands-on environmental education across its six rural schools.
Join us in congratulating Eli Nixon as our 2025 Educator of the Year. Eli weaves together environmental education & creative expression.
Join us in celebrating James Tzul Pastor (they/them) of Cumberland, RI, as our 2025 Student/Youth of the Year! James has established themselves as a dedicated environmental educator and community leader.
We are proud to recognize Natalie Tarr of Bristol, RI, as our 2025 Teacher of the Year. Natalie is teacher at East Providence High School and a trailblazer in the outdoor education movement.
Congratulations to the RIEEA 2025 Environmental Education Award winners: Natalie Tarr, Eli Nixon, James Pastor Tzul, and Chariho Regional School District
Join RIEEA and Sarah Jennings for Student-Led Community Action, a hybrid professional development workshop on October 29, 2025