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Rhode Island Environmental Education Association
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www.rieea.org
The Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference was a day of climate learning, collaboration, and action planning. Shoutout to teams from Groundwork RI, School One, Sophia Academy, GSNE/15MFT, CARI, Greene School, East Bay, Coventry, WACTC, Young Voices RI, & Ripples of Change RI.
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social on 11/20 at 12pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. RIEEA's Executive Director Jeanine Silversmith will be available to make new connections, answer questions, and delve into discussion on the state of environmental education in RI! www.rieea.org/2025novvll/
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 Registration closes on TODAY, Nov 3rd at 5:30pm! @rieeaconnects.bsky.social is proud to announce a featured speaker for our upcoming Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference will be SJ Jennings. Learn more about SJ and the conference: www.rieea.org/programs/you...
November 3, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A featured speaker for our upcoming Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference will be AGonza, a renowned painter, educator, and community leader who is celebrated for her dynamic community-based murals and captivating celebrity canvas paintings.

📢 Registration closes on Monday, Nov 3rd at 5:30pm!
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In early October, Jeanine Silversmith, @rieeaconnects.bsky.social executive director, spoke with @ecorinews.bsky.social reporter and Blab Lab host Rob Smith about the state of environmental education in RI today & the ways in which RIEEA supports it. Listen here: ecori.org/rieea-the-ba...
October 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Registration closes soon for our Rhode Island Youth Climate Conference! We created this quick video tutorial showing exactly how to register your team using our Google Form. Check it out and get your spot secured! 🎥✅
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
@rieeaconnects.bsky.social is thrilled to introduce the presenters for our RI Youth Climate Conference happening Nov 8 at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Learn more about AGonza, Chris Gaynor, Kait Birghenthal, and Sarah Jennings on our website: www.rieea.org/programs/you...
October 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social and Sarah Jennings (Earth Force) for a two-part professional development series on Environmental Action Civics—designed for educators and youth mentors who want to support youth-led environmental change. Learn more & sign up: www.rieea.org/student-led-...
October 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Calling all RI youth (& adult mentors)! Are you ready to take climate action in your community? Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social on 11/8/25 at Roger Williams Park Zoo for an inspiring all-day event for Rhode Islanders ages 14–18! Learn more & register your team today: www.rieea.org/programs/you...
October 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social on 10/16/25 at 12pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Inclusive Practices in Environmental Education. We’ll share ideas, challenges, and strategies for supporting learners of all ages and abilities in environmental education programs. REGISTER: www.rieea.org/2025octvll/
October 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Congrats to Chariho Regional School District as our 2025 Organization of the Year! Read more about how they are building an environmental education model across their 6 rural schools in Charlestown, Hopkinton, and Richmond, where all students can lead, learn, and grow. www.rieea.org/2025eeawards...
September 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social in celebrating James Tzul Pastor as our 2025 Youth of the Year! Starting as a high school student with Groundwork RI’s Green Team, James has grown into a thoughtful leader and educator, committed to environmental justice & community care. www.rieea.org/2025eeawards...
September 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Congrats to @rieeaconnects.bsky.social 2025 Environmental Educator of the Year: Eli Nixon! Eli weaves together environmental education and creative expression, including a farewell celebration on Fri 9/26 to a current project activating a public right-of-way. Read more: www.rieea.org/2025eeawards...
September 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Congrats to our 2025 Teacher of the Year: Natalie Tarr! She is a leader in outdoor learning, from river kayaking to raising Atlantic salmon and more! Celebrate Natalie and the other Environmental Education awardees at RIEEA’s Awards Ceremony on 10/9 www.rieea.org/2025eeawards...
September 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social in celebrating our 2025 Environmental Education Award winners on 10/9 from 6-8pm at the Save The Bay Center. Open bar, refreshments, live music, and short awards program. Tickets are available at a sliding scale. www.rieea.org/programs/env...
September 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Join the @rieeaconnects.bsky.social this Thursday, 9/18, at 12pm for a Virtual Lunch & Learn: Office Hour. Discuss the state of environmental education in RI! REGISTER HERE: www.rieea.org/2025septvll/
September 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Reopen Morley Field - Make the time to save our park! 🌳 Attend the next Pawtucket City Planning Commission meeting on 9/16 at 6PM, 100 Freight Street (2nd floor). Enter through parking lot at 75 Sabin Street. Shoutout to Representative @jenstewart4ri.bsky.social for sharing this information.
September 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Environmental and Outdoor Learning – Read this article by Katie Navin from the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education on what this means for the EE community and how we can respond together. caee.org/about/update...
September 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
RIEEA is thrilled to announce our 2025 Environmental Education Award winners:
🏆 Natalie Tarr, Teacher of the Year
🏆 Eli Nixon, Environmental Educator of the Year
🏆 James Pastor Tzul, Student/Youth of the Year
🏆 Chariho Regional School District, Organization of the Year
www.rieea.org/programs/env...
September 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
On Monday, RIEEA sent a letter to Mayor Grebien & Pawtucket City Council urging the reopening of Morley Field, the only walkable park in the area. Half was donated for public use, the rest federally protected. The public has a legal right to it. Read the letter: www.rieea.org/reopenmorley...
August 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
🔉The @rieeaconnects.bsky.social 2025 Environmental Education Awards nominations are due at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 8/5! That is tomorrow night! You do not have to be a RIEEA member to submit a nomination. Learn more: www.rieea.org/programs/env...
August 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Join @rieeaconnects.bsky.social on 8/14 from 5–8pm for a Summer Soirée, a free event at Gather Farm in Johnston. All are welcome! Bring your family, friends, & colleagues and enjoy some refreshments , walk in the labyrinth, visit farm goats, & some good farm vibes 🍦🐐🌀✨ www.rieea.org/2025summerso...
August 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🗳️ Nominations for the @rieeaconnects.bsky.social Environmental Education Awards are due by 11:59pm THIS Tuesday, August 5. Help us shine a light on those making a difference across our state! www.rieea.org/programs/env...
August 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Who’s making an impact on your community? @rieeaconnects.bsky.social wants to recognize individuals & orgs who show leadership, innovation, & dedication to helping others connect with the environment through outdoor learning & recreation. Nomination deadline is 8/5. www.rieea.org/programs/env...
July 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hello! We want to take a moment to introduce ourselves 👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏼👋🏻 We’re RIEEA — the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. Since 1978, we’ve been connecting people & organizations to make environmental education more inclusive, accessible & impactful. 💚🌎 www.rieea.org
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM