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PAEE stands in solidarity with the Black community during the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests following the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others. Environmental Education has the powerful ability to equip people with the tools they need to create positive change. In order for us to fully leverage that power, we must work to dismantle racist sentiments, behaviors, and systems that undermine access to, and engagement with, outdoor spaces and outdoor learning associated with those spaces for people of color. While we acknowledge that other marginalized and minoritized groups have also experienced the impacts of systemic oppression, in this moment, we are focusing on people of color and systemic racism.  Therefore, as we strive to practice antiracism in our work, we pledge to create space for the voices of people of color who are working to build more just, equitable, and resilient communities through Environmental Education. We acknowledge that Environmental Education is not immune to the systemic racism inherent in our institutions, and we acknowledge that as a predominantly white-led organization, we hold individual and collective responsibility for our role within the system. 
Resources for Guidance and Education

The PAEE DEI Committee is looking for new members! PAEE membership is not required to participate, and we welcome all individuals who are excited to explore issues related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) within the field of Environmental Education. As a part of this group, we will listen and learn from each other on the third Wednesday of the month on zoom beginning  May 19, 2021. Our intent is to co-create goals for our group and to build this new community slowly together. Your input and sweat equity will be important in that process. We look forward to seeing you in May! 
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As a group, we will focus broadly on:
  • Connecting with professional development opportunities for furthering our learning both within and beyond PAEE
  • Providing a space for convening around JEDI issues within EE
  • Standing with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) environmental educators and environmental educators with marginalized identities in support and allyship
  • Identifying action strategies for intentionally integrating JEDI into the fabric PAEE and our organizations

If you are interested in being a part of this group, please email Stacey@paee.net 

​Moving forward, PAEE will prioritizing the following action steps in response: 

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  • Form a permanent working committee to assess and address intersectional issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Allocate budget funding for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in conferences and other programs for professional trainings facilitated by BIPOC
  • Assess programs (e.g., conference, scholarships, awards, nonformal EE certification) to make sure they are achieving goals related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Support our board and our members through professional development in examining white supremacy and privilege that manifests in outdoor spaces and public lands  


​We invite our members to step up and join us as allies to join in this critical work by: 

  • ​Share stories or resources related to how your organization is responding with us via social media or by contacting stacey@paee.net 
  • Attend upcoming conferences, webinars, workshops, and trainings related to DEI
  • Share any upcoming related professional development opportunities offered by different organizations with us via social media or by contacting stacey@paee.net 
  • Hold us (and each other) accountable. You can contact stacey@paee.net 
  • Identify where you are personally in your own learning, and take steps to advance in this area. We are working on a resource list to be shared on our website to assist you in these efforts. 
  • Serve on PAEE’s newly formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. Contact stacey@paee.net to be added. ​

PAEE has been exploring ways to support programming for diverse audiences and promote diversity since at least 2008. Take a look at our history.
You can also send a donation that will go directly into our DEI efforts. 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Our Board Members
    • PAEE Regions
  • Membership
    • Affiliate Organizations
  • PAEE Conference
    • Speakers
    • Sponsorship Information
    • Exhibitor Information
    • PAEE Awards
    • MWEE Awards >
      • 2020 MWEE Award Winners
      • 2021 MWEE Award Winners
    • PAEE Scholarship Information
  • Projects
    • EE Certification
    • Project WET
    • Project Learning Tree
  • Find EE Near Me
    • Northcentral Region EE Providers
    • Northeast Region EE Providers
    • Northwest Region EE Providers
    • Southcentral Region EE Providers
    • Southeast Region EE Providers
    • Southwest Region EE Providers
  • Resources
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion >
      • DEI Resources
    • Professional Development
    • Teaching EE at Home
    • Virtual Programming
    • Calendar
    • EE Job Postings
    • Webinars
  • Contact
  • Donate