Talk of the Towns 9/8/17

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Engineer: Amy Browne Environmental Education in Maine -What exactly is “environmental education”? What are some forms environmental education can take? -There’s a wealth of scientific research surrounding the benefits of environmental education to students. Can you describe some of those positive impacts? -Do you see an increasing need for environmental education? -What are some of the lessons from environmental education through the experiences of Maine Outdoor School, Island Institute and University of Maine Cooperative Extension -What are some ideas for how parents and teachers can incorporate environmental education into their own teaching practice? Guests: Hazel Stark and Joe Horn, Maine Outdoor School, Milbridge Eliza Oldach, Bar Harbor Yvonne Thomas, education director of the Island Institute Ryder Scott Statewide Director, University of Maine 4-H Centers Blueberry Cove ~ Bryant Pond ~ Tanglewood The post Talk of the Towns 9/8/17 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.