Building environmental awareness, accountability,
and action together in Maine since 1982
As an environmental educator, you provide people the opportunity to build a connection with the outdoors.
We are your advocates.
Together, we create systemic change.
Fall 2026 Educator Programming
Take the Census!
Whether you're teaching in a classroom, leading an organization, or creating learning experiences outdoors, your perspective helps shape the future of environmental learning in Maine. Add your voice to the Census of Community-based Environmental Learning!
Mini Grants for Outdoor Learning
Applications open mid-September for MEEA’s Mini Grants for Outdoor Learning Program. We provide up to $1,500 to public school teachers in Maine to fund outdoor gear, build trails or outdoor classrooms, curriculum, books, training, and Wabanaki Studies.
August 28 - 30, 2026
Pine Tree Camp in Rome, Maine
Register now for the Changemakers Gathering!
An environmental leadership retreat
for youth age 15+ and adults
Upcoming Events
Mini Grants make
outdoor learning possible.
Help more Maine public school students get outside during the school day and connect with the natural world. Our mini grants are 100% funded through your generous support.
Congrats to the 2026 MEEA Annual Award Recipients!
Student of the Year: Dillon Jenkins, Junior at Scarborough High School
Joan B Saxe Grassroots Environmental Award: Luke Sekera-Flanders, Public Health Community Organizer at Needlepoint Sanctuary; Organizer at Community Water Justice
Eberhard Thiele Environmental Educator Award: D Johannesen, Telstar High School and Sara King, Rural Aspirations Project
Excellence in Environmental Education Program Three Sisters Garden Project with Melissa Prescott and Heather O'Leary
Environmental Partner of the Year Award: Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition
School of the Year Award: Ketcha Outdoors Farm & Forest Preschool
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