Ecology is Everywhere
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -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
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn 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 S...
Drew Dumsch on founding The Ecology School and defining "ecology"
August 11, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBIn 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. Support the show (https://theecology...
Drew Dumsch on Founding The Ecology School and Defining "Ecology"
August 11, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MBIn 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. Support the show
Coming Soon: Ecology is Everywhere Season Two
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 minute - 892 KBA 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
June 16, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBScott 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. Support the show
Kyle Brooks: Wayne National Forest
June 02, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBKyle 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. Support the show
Joel Alex: Blue Ox Malthouse
May 19, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBJoel 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 Malthouse To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
Steve Signell: Frontier Spatial
May 05, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBSteve 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 Atlas To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
Kyle King: Green School Bali
April 21, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBKyle 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 School Bio Bus To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
Andie Bisceglia: Campus Kitchen at UGA
April 07, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBAndie 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 Georgia Nature Nuggets: Learning Activities for Your Own Backyard To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
Gabby Queenan: Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
March 24, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBGabby 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 Alliance To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
John Ibsen: Quercus Woodworking
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBJohn 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 Woodworking American Chestnut restoration efforts at the University of New England A Deeper Look At River Bend Farm's Forest Ecosystem To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org. Support the show
Introducing Ecology is Everywhere
March 02, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBWelcome to Ecology is Everywhere, a podcast about environmental education and the places it takes us. To learn more about The Ecology School, visit theecologyschool.org.
Coming Soon: Ecology is Everywhere Season One
March 02, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MBWelcome 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