Ecology is Everywhere

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 Farm
Maine’s Ecology School takes unlikely lead in Living Community Challenge
The Ecology School Breaks Ground on Most Sustainable Building in the Northeast
To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org.
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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 Farm
To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org.
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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.
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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 Cultivation
To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org.
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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 Forest
Kyle M. Brooks (personal site)
To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org.
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