A podcast about environmental education and the places it takes us. Host Philip Mathieu speaks with guests connected to the work of The Ecology School, an environmental education non-profit based in Saco, ME. Hear how an experience teaching can impact lives and careers in interesting and sometimes unexpected ways.
Drew Dumsch on the Evolution of The Ecology School
In this episode, we resume our conversation with Drew Dumsch, president, CEO, and original co-founder of The Ecology School. This week, we dive into the evolution from small, seasonal environmental education program to year-round residential campus, and why the Living Community Challenge was a logical next step. Links from this Episode: The Ecology School at River Bend FarmMaine’s Ecology School takes unlikely lead in Living Community ChallengeThe Ecology School Breaks Ground on Most Sustain...
11 Aug 2020
Drew Dumsch on Founding The Ecology School and Defining "Ecology"
In this first episode of Season 2, we begin a conversation with Drew Dumsch, president, CEO, and original co-founder of The Ecology School. This week, we cover Drew's personal narrative, and some of the foundational ideas of ecology education. Part II of this conversation will be released next week. Links from this Episode: Founding Stories: The Norma Harrison Wing at River Bend FarmTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
7 Aug 2020
Coming Soon: Ecology is Everywhere Season Two
A quick update on the upcoming second season of Ecology is Everywhere. In the coming weeks, we'll go beyond interviewing former educators to engaging with the larger community of people and organizations that support the work of environmental education. To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
16 Jun 2020
Scott Courcelle: Alchemy Gardens
Scott Courcelle shares his journey from environmental educator to farmer, and introduces us to the agricultural projects getting started at River Bend Farm. Links from this Episode: Alchemy Gardens (Shrewsbury, VT)Shrewsbury Agricultural Education & Arts Foundation (SAGE)What's Up Next for the Farm: Soil Health and CultivationTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
2 Jun 2020
Kyle Brooks: Wayne National Forest
Kyle Brooks shares about his work in public relations for Wayne National Forest, one of Ohio's largest natural areas. Links from this Episode: Wayne National ForestKyle M. Brooks (personal site)To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
19 May 2020
Joel Alex: Blue Ox Malthouse
Joel Alex tells the story of his transformation from environmental educator to food industry entrepreneur, and highlights the impact that his experience teaching human ecology had on that journey. Links from this Episode: Blue Ox MalthouseTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
5 May 2020
Steve Signell: Frontier Spatial
Steve Signell, one of the founders of The Ecology School, shares memories from the early years, and reveals how his experience in education went on to inform his work as a GIS specialist. Links from this Episode: Frontier Spatial (Website and Portfolio)Adirondack AtlasTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
21 Apr 2020
Kyle King: Green School Bali
Kyle King illustrates how experiential learning around sustainability plays out in the classroom at Green School, and shares the story of how he ended up teaching there. Links from this Episode: Green SchoolBio BusTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
7 Apr 2020
Andie Bisceglia: Campus Kitchen at UGA
Andie Bisceglia relates her experience working at the intersection of food equity and education, including through Campus Kitchen at the University of Georgia. Links from this Episode: Campus Kitchen at the University of GeorgiaNature Nuggets: Learning Activities for Your Own BackyardTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
24 Mar 2020
Gabby Queenan: Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
Gabby Queenan shares how her experience teaching outside gave her the skills to succeed as Policy Director for the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance. Links from this Episode: Massachusetts Rivers AllianceTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
10 Mar 2020
John Ibsen: Quercus Woodworking
John Ibsen (aka Johno) shares how his experience with food systems education led him to a career in woodworking, and how ecological narratives emerge in his work. Links from this Episode: Quercus WoodworkingAmerican Chestnut restoration efforts at the University of New EnglandA Deeper Look At River Bend Farm's Forest EcosystemTo learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
2 Mar 2020
Coming Soon: Ecology is Everywhere Season One
Welcome to the first season of Ecology is Everywhere, a podcast about environmental education and the places it takes us. To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
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