Join Us in Stepping Outside!

This May, our board and staff are committing to a personal challenge to deepen our connection to nature and the mission we serve.

The Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (AEOE)'s board and staff work to advance the impact of environmental and outdoor education across California by connecting educational providers, building professional expertise, and championing environmental literacy and outdoor learning. For the month of May, we are each committing to a personal challenge in line with this mission.

Every step we take, every moment we spend outside, is a reminder of why this work matters: Will you support us in making outdoor education more accessible for all?

Why Outdoor Education Matters

Outdoor learning transforms lives. When young people connect with nature, they develop curiosity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. AEOE is working to ensure that every student in California has access to meaningful learning experiences outdoors.

Imagine a Future Where:

Every child experiences the joy and wonder of learning outside.
Environmental education is recognized and funded as essential.
Educators have the resources, support, and connections they need to thrive.

Your Support Makes This Future Possible

We envision a future in which environmental education's substantial societal value is recognized and invested in widely by policymakers, funders, education institutions, and the general public through our messaging and advocacy work.

With your help, AEOE will:

Strengthen advocacy efforts by working at a systems level to improve access to outdoor education, call for equitable pay for educators, and increase recognition for environmental education.
Expand partnerships by collaborating with like-minded organizations to amplify our collective impact.
Grow our professional community by offering courses and programs to support educators.

Every Gift Matters

Whether you contribute $25, $250, or $2,500, your generosity fuels this work:

💚 $25 provides a professional membership for an educator in need

💚 $100 funds a statewide conference scholarship

💚 $500 supports a professional learning course

💚 $5,000 sustains AEOE’s communications platform, connecting and empowering our educator community

You can:

Donate to our whole team.
Sponsor a board or staff member’s challenge to support their personal journey.
Create your own fundraising page and rally your community.
Share this message with your community.
Commit to spending time outside this May.

Prefer to donate via check? Mail your contribution to:

AEOE, 2930 Domingo Ave., Suite 3028, Berkeley, CA 94705
(Please notify a board or staff member to ensure your donation counts toward our goal.)

Have questions? Contact Estrella Risinger, Executive Director, at director@aeoe.org.

Together, we can create a future where every child in California has the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with the outdoors.

2026 Spring Drive to Get Outside

Strengthening environmental and outdoor education in California

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