The mission of COEEA is to engage, support and strengthen a growing collaborative network of individuals, educators and organizations to promote outdoor education and environmental literacy.

Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA)

The Maine Environmental Education Association builds environmental awareness, accountability, and action by centering equity and advancing systemic change.

Massachusetts Environmental Education Society (MEES)

The Massachusetts Environmental Education Society advances environmental and outdoor learning in Massachusetts by building community, centering equity, and uplifting innovation.

New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE)

Rhode Island Environmental Education Association (RIEEA)

The mission of the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association is to support and promote high-quality environmental education throughout the state. We collaborate with all educators, students, and advocates to respond to community assets, needs, and aspirations.

New England Environmental Education State Affiliates

VEEN works closely with the New England Environmental Education State Affiliates to develop and nurture leadership in environmental education through training workshops, professional development opportunities, and networking events. Our goal is to increase the capacity for New England states to expand environmental education efforts by leading with vision, increasing funding and resources, promoting and facilitating collaboration, and advocating for environmental literacy at a regional and national level. Each state is part of the larger North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Affiliate Network which representing 20,000+ environmental education professionals who are working towards the same thing—to provide the education we need for the world we want.