This week the newsletter features some great learning opportunities.
First, is the opportunity to learn from musician and composer Rob Law.
Rob produces a podcast for children inspired by the radio plays of the 1930s.
If you've ever wondered how to visualize science communication, you don't want to miss the free presentations that will be live-streamed by the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators during their annual conference. Click on the links to learn more about the presenters.
Finally, I am excited to announce that three freelance environmental educators will lead a panel discussion about what it's like to work in EE considering the big changes we've seen this year. Many thanks to Sarah Johnson, Janice Kelley, and Daniel Penengo for sharing their experiences and kicking off this conversation.
Details for this event are below. Hope to see you there.
This section features creative and community-based approaches to environmental work, highlighting freelance environmental educators and alternative career models that break from traditional environmental education.
Rob Law is a musician and composer with decades of experience in the music industry. He has composed music for films and advertising campaigns. Rob is also a podcaster, a storyteller, and an advocate for outdoor learning. In this episode, Rob and I talk about The Creek Kids, his podcast for children modeled after the radio shows from decades ago.
Photo courtesy of Rob Law
The How-To
A practical section dedicated to explaining methods for environmental learning and public engagement. Featuring resources for environmental educators and community leaders.
The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI) will host their annual conference in Bridgewater, Massachusetts (July 13-19, 2025) at Bridgewater University. Three of the presntations will be streamed live and remain available to the public on the GNSI YouTube channel. This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about visual science communication. Here are the presentations that will be streamed live:
This section identifies and explores potential partnerships between environmental professionals, community groups, businesses, and other unexpected collaborators to create new opportunities.
I am excited to announce that we have a panel! This month, Sarah Johnson of Wild Rose Education, Daniel Penengo of Digging Education, and Janice Kelley of Nature Detectives will share how current events have impacted their work. Click on the button above to join us. We'll gather on Wednesday, July 16 at 12:00 p.m. (Pacific).
Cross-sector Freelance Careers
A section focused on diverse environmental career paths, featuring interviews and information for those seeking meaningful work in environmental-related fields.
Recently, I had the opportunity to write an article for The Raincross Gazette, the local independent (and digital) newspaper. Riverside has a rich agricultural history. For this article, I spoke with three small family farms operating on parcels of two acres or less. The independent farmers I spoke with are community builders, so I thought it fitting to share the article in this section.
Do you create EE programs or experiences around agriculture or food systems?
Please share. I'd love to learn more!
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