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Teacher Winter Weekend at The Ecology School

Start
23 Jan 2026
End
25 Jan 2026
Location
River Bend Farm, Saco, ME

Join us this January for a restorative weekend of professional development at River Bend Farm, home of The Ecology School. Attendees will head out into the winter landscape to experience outdoor learning led by The Ecology School's seasoned educators, and have time to design outdoor learning as a year-round reality for their students. Presentations by both teacher ambassadors and community partners will demonstrate and encourage participants with how to take the next steps to make outdoor and place-based learning a reality for their students. Attendees will also enjoy delicious meals, stay in our comfortable, sustainably built dorms, and have time to enjoy the beautiful River Bend Farm landscape in the winter.

This opportunity is open to any teachers or school staff who are looking to make outdoor learning a reality for their students. No prior outdoor teaching experience necessary.

January 23-25, 2026 (Snow date January 30-February 1)

***Teachers and attendees will receive a $200 stipend after attending, and be reimbursed up to $150 for travel. After being accepted, attendees will be asked to pay a $50 registration fee. This fee may be waived if it presents a barrier to attending.***

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Both new participants and Teacher Institute alumni are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to new applicants.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW and will be reviewed beginning November 1. All applicants will be contacted by November 25

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