Ecology is Everywhere

Aug 17 2020 12 ep. 15 mins 25
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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.

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Drew Dumsch on the Evolution of The Ecology School

Aug 17 2020 28 mins  
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’

Drew Dumsch on Founding The Ecology School and Defining "Ecology"

Aug 10 2020 30 mins  
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 Fa

Coming Soon: Ecology is Everywhere Season Two

Aug 06 2020 1 mins  
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

Scott Courcelle: Alchemy Gardens

Jun 15 2020 17 mins  
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 theeco

Kyle Brooks: Wayne National Forest

Jun 01 2020 17 mins  
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

Joel Alex: Blue Ox Malthouse

May 18 2020 14 mins  
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

Steve Signell: Frontier Spatial

May 04 2020 16 mins  
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

Kyle King: Green School Bali

Apr 20 2020 17 mins  
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

Andie Bisceglia: Campus Kitchen at UGA

Apr 06 2020 14 mins  
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

Gabby Queenan: Massachusetts Rivers Alliance

Mar 23 2020 14 mins  
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