Landscape design bordering buildings and lining pathways will be uniquely un-manicured as we devote well-traveled routes to permaculture gardens. A lesson in ecology will truly be at your fingertips every step of the way!
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The campaign to raise funding for our River Bend Farm project brings forth the opportunity for special people to be honored by family and friends through gifts in their name.
In 2019, The Ecology School is embarking on a rigorous construction project to create a Dining Commons and Dormitory that will exceed the greenest of the green standards in building. We are passionate about living our mission and dedicated to “practicing what we preach” at River Bend Farm. This is why we have chosen to seek Living Building Challenge certification.
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In 2019, The Ecology School is embarking on a rigorous construction project to create a Dining Commons and Dormitory that will exceed the greenest of the green standards in building. The Living Building Challenge is organized into seven performance areas called Petals. (Petals, as in flower. Because the buildings, like a flower, are giving back to the environment more than they take!)
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You've probably seen the phrase “Living Building Challenge" in some form related to The Ecology School. What the heck does it mean? And, what does it look at like River Bend Farm?
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The campaign to raise funding for our River Bend Farm project brings forth the special opportunity for everyday people to be honored by family and friends through gifts in their name.
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Every year TES employs around 30 seasonal educators who are typically between the ages of 22 and 30. Many of these enthusiastic, well-educated, and passionate professionals experience living and working in Maine for the first time, and they develop a deep-seeded connection to the state.
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