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.
Read MoreOn June 15, 31 energetic volunteers from Hannaford, Ahold Delhaize, and Pratt & Whitney spent the day at River Bend Farm.
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Two FOAMers tackle “big picture” issues of poverty, food insecurity, and environmental sustainability through school gardens, hands-on educational activities, and workforce-development initiatives in Georgia.
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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.
Read MoreEach year The Ecology School hosts a weekend of professional development and celebration for our Educator Alumni group, FOAM!
Read MoreThe fascinating history of the Poland Spring Resort is rich with periods of high-society vacationing, a miracle water source, and even a time of “no-children allowed!”
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MEEA’s mission is to enhance and amplify the efforts of individuals and organizations building environmental awareness, appreciation, understanding, and action in Maine.
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A new song by Spring 2019 Educator Eric Walton made its debut to the tune of “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty.
Read MoreCasey, a current Ecology Educator, reflects on the equality of access to nature and how The Ecology School can play a vital role in connecting everyone to their environment.
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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 Ecology School received a $8,660,000 loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development’s Community Facilities Direct Loan and Guaranteed Loans program.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNine high schoolers were given a comprehensive lesson in a favorite pastime in Maine, producing maple syrup.
Read MoreThis weekend, farms across the state will showcase their maple sugaring operations during Maine Maple Sunday. Visitors at River Bend farm in Saco last weekend got a taste of maple syrup production on a much smaller scale.
Read MoreGabby (Educator, Spring 2015/Fall 2016 terms) was recently featured on WBUR, Boston’s NPR News Station, to bring much needed attention to the raw sewage that is discharged in some local rivers.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIn 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!)
Read MoreThe 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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