Ecology School in Saco hosts Teacher Institute Weekend Sponsored by Poland Spring®

Liz Gotthelf, Publisher•

Mon, Jan 29, 2024

Sixty educators from across the country gathered at the Ecology School in Saco this past weekend for the school’s annual Teacher Institute Winter Weekend.

The Ecology School, fosters hands-on learning on its more than 300 acres of pastures, gardens, woods along the Saco River at 184 Simpson Road. The school hosts about 3.500 students annually from area schools and beyond who come to connect with nature and learn about ecosystems and farming. This past weekend, teachers got the chance to connect with their peers, stay overnight in the dormitories, eat locally sourced meals in the dining hall, and learn from the school’s naturalists.

“There’s been non-stop smiles on everyone’s faces all weekend,” said Communications Coordinator Stacy Faivre.

The weekend started Friday night, and those who came early could participate in a Wellness Day to recharge with yoga, a bird walk, crafting or other options before two days of interactive workshops.

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