Clam digging, investigating coastal tide pools, learning about and raising mussels, backwoods backpacking, exploring the coast on kayaks, sailing, and learning about forestry careers were just some of the activities that students experienced this summer as part of the second year of the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative. The project was launched in 2022 at the … Continue reading Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative Provides Innovative Coastal and Inland Forestry Experiences for Maine Students Over the Summer
Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin joined high school students as they dug clams and took part in hands-on coastal ecology learning opportunities at Herring Gut Coastal Science Center in Port Clyde. The Herring Gut program, part of the Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative, provides students with a multi-day, immersive experience learning about coastal habitats and species. … Continue reading Commissioner Makin Joins Students Participating in Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative Program in Port Clyde
The Republican Journal noted that University of Maine Cooperative Extension is participating in a new Maine Outdoor Learning Initiative, which aims to provide students hands-on outdoor learning experiences this summer.
By Aislinn Sarnacki
I arrived early to my scheduled Maine Guide exam, then sat in the parking lot, attempting to put on a brave face. I was so nervous that I felt like I was going to vomit.