NAAEE's new online membership directory will provide current, new, and renewing members the ability to update member information, and search for other members with similar interests. Please read through the following list of FAQs for answers to the most commonly asked questions and email NAAEE MemberServices if you need additional assistance.

• How do I apply?

• Where do I logon to the NAAEE online Membership Directory?

• I forgot my password/user i.d. How can I obtain that information?

• Are there different levels of membership? Does this effect the benefits? Are there different fees for each level?

• What is the procedure for payment?

• How will I know my application has been processed/received? Will I receive a receipt?

• I have moved, how can I find out the status of my membership? Change my information? Confirm change has been made?

• Will I receive notification when my membership renewal is due?

• How do I renew my membership?

• How do I update my membership information?

• I would like to contact other NAAEE members that have similar interests/activities. How can I identify & contact these members?

• Is it possible to become a member and order publications at the same time?

• I understand that I receive discounts on various publications as an NAAEE member. How will the various publications be alerted to my membership when I join or renew?

• I am not a member, but would like to contact other NAAEE members. Can I have access to this information?

• How many members does NAAEE currently have?

• What is the major focus of the association?

• What are some of the major accomplishments of the association?

• What does NAAEE spend the membership dues on?

• What are the specific benefits of being a member?

How do I apply?

You can apply online or download a member application form [pdf] from our website at www.naaee.org/members.

Complete the application and fax or mail to:

NAAEE Member Services Office

2000 P Street NW, Ste. 540

Washington, DC 20036

Fax: (202) 419-0415

Where do I logon to the NAAEE online Membership Directory?

Click here to logon to the NAAEE online Membership Directory.

I forgot my password/user i.d. How can I obtain that information?

If you have forgotten your password, or need help, please email NAAEE at: memberservices@naaee.org.

Are there different levels of membership? Does this affect the benefits? Are there different fees for each level?

Yes, our current membership categories are:

Professional: An individual working in the field of environmental education. $55 

Life Member: An individual wishing to support NAAEE and secure membership benefits for the long term. $500

Student: An individual enrolled in a fulltime postsecondary degree program in environmental education or a related field. $35

Retired: An individual who has been a member in good standing for five years immediately preceding retirement from active employment in environmental education. $35

What is the procedure for payment?

Preferred application and payment method is online. Or mail completed application with payment to:

NAAEE Member Services Office

2000 P Street NW, Suite 540

Washington, DC 20036 USA

How will I know my application has been processed/received? Will I receive a receipt?

Your application will be acknowledged by mail. No receipts are issued unless specifically requested.

Email: Memberservices@naaee.org, Phone: (202) 419-0412

I have moved, how can I find out the status of my membership? Change my information? Confirm change has been made?

NAAEE is pleased to offer our membership directory online. With a username and password issued by NAAEE, you can access your personal profile and check your membership status. Changes are instantly uploaded into the system. Or you can also email NAAEE Member Services indicating the change.

Will I receive notification when my membership renewal is due?

Yes, you will be notified at least about 60 days before your membership is due to expire. If your email is current, you will receive an electronic notice. Otherwise, you will receive a notice in the mail.

How do I renew my membership?

You can renew your membership in two ways:

a. respond to the renewal notice you receive

b. renew your membership along with conference registration

How do I update my membership information?

NAAEE is pleased to offer our membership directory online. With a username and password issued by NAAEE, you can access your personal profile and update your information. Updates are instantly uploaded into the system. Or you can also email NAAEE Member Services indicating any changes.

I would like to contact other NAAEE members that have similar interests/activities. How can I identify & contact these members?

NAAEE is pleased to offer our membership directory online. With a username and password issued by NAAEE, you can conduct searches that identify other NAAEE members that share your interests. Member contact information is listed.

Is it possible to become a member and order publications at the same time?

Yes

I understand that I receive discounts on various publications as an NAAEE member. How will the various publications be alerted to my membership when I join or renew?

You will receive discount coupons when you renew in order for you to subscribe to these publications at member rates. NAAEE will not alert publications about your membership. Updates and information on new offers will be disseminated via the Communicator, the E-Communicator, the Members Bulletin Board and posted on our website. (Current & back issues of the Communicator and E-Communicator are available for download on the NAAEE website News page).

I am not a member, but would like to contact other NAAEE members. Can I have access to this information?

No. At this time, only members can have access to information about other NAAEE members.

How do I contact MemberPlus for information on their services?

You can find out more information about MemberPlus at . For a new user guide on how to use NAAEE's membership directory, please contact memberservices@naaee.org

How many members does NAAEE currently have?

Currently, we have about 1,800 members from about 55 countries.

What is the major focus of the association?

NAAEE members come from a wide variety of professional backgrounds including classroom teachers, nature center and museum staff, higher education faculty and government personnel who share the goal of promoting a healthy, sustainable environment through education.

NAAEE is made up of people who have thought seriously about how people become literate concerning environmental issues. NAAEE members believe education must go beyond consciousness-raising about these issues. It must prepare people to think together about the difficult decisions they have to make concerning environmental stewardship, and to work together to improve, and try to solve, environmental problems.

NAAEE recognizes the need for a coherent body of information about environmental issues. Its members also recognize that information and analysis are only part of an effective education program. To be truly effective, this body of knowledge must be integrated into all aspects of the curriculum and into all types of educating institutions for the widest array of audiences.

What are some of the major accomplishments of the association?

• Annual Conferences
  NAAEE's Annual Conferences are internationally known for their quality and quantity of offerings which serve a diverse field. The 2008 Annual Conference will be the 37th successful conference for NAAEE.
• NAAEE Publications
  NAAEE produces, publishes, and offers a diverse array of materials of interest to practitioners, researchers, academics, students, and others involved in the field of environmental education. NAAEE publishes new monographs, manuals, directories, and other useful, exciting, and topical materials on a regular basis.
• Membership
  Members of NAAEE receive discounts on all NAAEE publications.
• Mainstreaming Environmental Education
  NAAEE is investigating several ways to make high-quality environmental education part of all education in the United States. Two possible paths are promoting state certification programs for environmental educators and working towards making environmental education a requirement for the accreditation of teachers colleges.
• Environmental Education Materials Review
  With the National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education (NPEEE) at Northern Illinois University, NAAEE developed a set of high-quality Guidelines for EE Materials, and reviewed over 100 popular materials using these Guidelines.
• EE-Link - Electronic Access to Environmental Education Information
  Through EE-Link, NAAEE provides environmental educators with online access to information about EE trainings, programs, jobs, events, organizations and other important resources. The EE-Link project is funded by the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP), through the EPA's Office of Environmental Education. Through EE-Link, NAAEE also offers consulting services on web based EE information management to state and local EE organizations.
• Environmental Education Training Institute
  NAAEE is involved in an effort to determine the priority in-service training needs of nonformal environmental educators such as those who work at zoos, museums, and aquaria, and natural resources professionals. Training workshops will be developed around identified needs in hopes of developing a series of ongoing professional development workshops. NAAEE is working with Project Learning Tree (PLT) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on this initiative as a part of the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) consortium.

What does NAAEE spend the membership dues on?

Membership dues form the critical foundation for NAAEE's operations, programs and services, enabling us to leverage grant funds to implement our programs and services. See major accomplishments above.

What are the specific benefits of being a member?

For a detailed list, please visit the Member Benefits page.

• If paying by credit card (Master, VISA or American Express), you can fax your completed application to (202) 419-0415 or register online at www.naaee.org/catalog