Rhode Island Environmental Education Association
Advancing Environmental Education Through Collaboration
RIEEA is a collaborative network of educators, students, advocates, and organizations working to promote environmental education in both formal & nonformal settings.
Join today to become part of Rhode Island’s “EE” community! You’ll receive exclusive member opportunities, discounts on RIEEA-sponsored events, eligibility for professional development scholarships, and much more!
Upcoming Events
September Virtual Lunch & Learn – September 17
Join RIEEA on September 17, 2026 at 12 pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. Connect and discuss the state of environmental education in RI!
Adult Farm Camp: Cultivating Connection, Community, & Learning – October 4
WORKSHOP SERIES: Adult Farm Camp: Cultivating Connection, Community, & Learning with Stacy Gale, Kelly McNiff, and Rachel Briggs at The Farm & Forest Education Center at Pat’s Pastured in East Greenwich, RI.
Nature Liberation – September 19
WORKSHOP SERIES: Nature Liberation with Sienna Viette, Andraly Horn, and Rachel French at Open fArms Retreat in Cumberland.
2026 Teacher of the Year: Lara Haggerty
We are proud to recognize Lara Haggerty as our 2026 Teacher of the Year! Lara is a science educator and instructional leader at The Greene School (TGS) who is helping shape environmental and science education well beyond her own classroom.
Member Spotlight: Stormwater Innovation Center
RIEEA Member Spotlight: Stormwater Innovation Center. Check out the Watershed Walk, a new public art and signage installation at Roger Williams Park highlighting our local watershed and ecosystem
Member Spotlight: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation
RIEEA Member Spotlight: Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation. Free facilities tours on select Wednesdays and Saturdays until early November