Description
Montana Environmental Education Association works entirely on behalf of its members. Our greatest strengths are the individuals and organizations that support the mission. As an organization, MEEA seeks to:
- Serve as a vehicle to unify the voices of diverse elements of EE
- Provide an entry point for individuals and organizations seeking to learn more about EE
- Connect educators with resource providers and services
- Foster an awareness and understanding of the environment and local sense of place
- Assist in identifying and accessing funding resources
Programs and Services for all members:
- OPI and PIR credit for Annual Conference and professional development
- EE Awards recognizing leaders across Montana
- Professional Development workshops
- Regional EE Networks
- BugNet Electronic Newsletter
- Mini-grant Program
- Curriculum Group Affiliate of MFPE at the Annual Conference
- Connection to Children and Nature Network
- Affiliate of North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE)
- Affiliate of National EE Week
- Improving the quality and validity of EE throughout Montana
Interested in joining us? MEEA is an all-volunteer organization; your membership funds go directly to professional development efforts, getting kids outside, and advocating for environmental education to our state leaders.Â
As a growing organization working on your behalf, the following are individual member benefits:
- Discounts to the annual conference and other MEEA-hosted events
- Invitations to MEEA professional development opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Ability to vote for our board and officers
In addition to being an individual member, the following are organizational member benefits:
- Everything listed above in Individual Membership
- Ability to include information, announcements, or job postings via Bug Net
- Free sharing of information via social media
- Multiple discounts at the annual conference and other MEEA hosted events
- Free access to funding opportunities online
- Free listing on the MEEA web site with links to your website
