by Christopher Widmaier | Feb 7, 2023 | employment, Our News
Rochester Ecology Partners is seeking Program Assistants for our Neighborhood Nature Enrichment program on Fridays from 12:15 to 3:15 at Genesee Community Charter School’s Flour City Campus. We are looking to hire 2 individuals that are enthusiastic about engaging young children in nature based learning.
by Christopher Widmaier | Dec 27, 2022 | Our News
How many of the 22 County Parks did you get to this year? 2022 is about to come to an end and it is a good time to check in and wrap things up for the 22 in 22 project. Our goal was to create a community effort that would lead to more awareness of the natural beauty in our parks, greater connection among our neighbors, and ultimately a healthier community. This project took on a life of its own and by many measures it was a huge success.
by Christopher Widmaier | Nov 23, 2022 | Our News
Thank you. This last year has been an extraordinary example of what is possible when we come together to make great things happen. It was a year ago that we found out Rochester Ecology Partners had been approved as a nonprofit and it is truly incredible to see what we...
by Christopher Widmaier | Oct 29, 2022 | children nature and health, nature based learning, Our News, schools, youth education
Where is everyone? This question makes the class of kindergarteners crouched in the vegetable garden behind their school giggle, laugh, and do other joyful things that quickly reveal their hiding spots. We were outside to play and do many other important things on this crisp fall morning.
by Christopher Widmaier | Aug 29, 2022 | Our News
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Nature Based Learning Symposium next week. There are a few things that we wanted to share before the event that will help us all have an excellent experience. This is truly a community endeavor where everyone is contributing...
by Christopher Widmaier | Aug 8, 2022 | newsletter, Our News
From a seed to a sapling. That is what it feels like right now as Rochester Ecology Partners enters a new stage of growth. In the last two months we had our first big event, added a board member, brought new people onto our team, moved into an office for the summer, and have worked with our partners to launch the Neighborhood Nature Summer Program.