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Earth Connections Volunteers
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Earth Connections Volunteers: Creating Sustainable Communities

 

The vision of the Earth Connections Volunteers program is that volunteers see themselves as part of an interconnected world and are committed to creating a sustainable future. The goals of the program are:

  • to develop a committed corps of volunteers to conduct community outreach and leadership;
  • disseminate research-based information on ecology, natural resource management, sustainable living, and healthy lifestyles; and
  • provide a link between Maine citizens and organizations providing education, information, and services related to conservation, stewardship, and sustainability.

Volunteers will participate in a 40-hour course of study, and commit to conducting 30 hours of community outreach in collaboration with a community group, school, or conservation organization, or as an independent project of their own design.

For more information contact Cathy Elliott at (207) 581-2902; email celliott@umext.maine.edu. 

Course Outline

Session I

  • Introduction
  • Exploring Our Values and Beliefs

Session II

  • Ecology & Ecosystems

Session III

  • Our Human Community

Session IV

  • Forest Ecosystems

Session V

  • Marine Ecosystems

Session VI

  • Freshwater Ecosystems

Session VII

  • Models of Sustainable Living for Individuals and Families

Session VIII

  • Models of Sustainable Living for Communities

Weekend

  • Ecosystems Exploration
  • Creating Outreach Action Plans

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