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I have been working in EE since 1990 ranging from Vermont to Minneota, Oregon and Alaska. I have also taught oversees in Norway.

I’m an environmental educator and interpretive naturalist with experience in nonprofits,  governments and now Nature Investigations, where I lead Nature Journaling classes and more to inspire deeper connections with the outdoors. I also offer workshops on how to create ethical guidelines for environmental educators on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I also write Reflections from the Field, a newsletter for environmental educators that explores creative strategies for their work (fieldreflections.substack.com).

Focus on community-based education about the environment, and changing behaviors related to natural resources. Served as Executive Director of NAAEE, 2001-03; NAAEE President, 2001; Board of Directors: 1991-1993, 1994-1996; Committees: Membership (chair), Publicity, Conference, Research.

Hello! I would like to hear your thoughts regarding: What does an ecologically sustainable life look like? How can we support the environment by nourishing ourselves? I believe that the ways we are currently meeting our needs---concrete cities, transportation, extraction, novel chemical usage, farming---have significant impacts on the environment. I wonder if we can observe and model how other organisms have integrated themselves into mutualistic relationships. I’ve studied and practiced small organic farming for 5 years, I eliminate fungal pathogens with my compost tea, and I’ve been teaching these methods to thousands of people through my fellowship with California Climate Action Corps. What else can we do, and can we possibly survive using those methods?

 

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ McCann, Ph.D. is Director of Environmental Education Concentration, Environmental Studies at Antioch University – New England. Libby received her Ph.D. in adult education, with an emphasis in environmental education, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her dissertation, “Passion and Persistence: A Study of Communities of Practice in Schools,” earned her the Russell J. Hosler Award for Outstanding Dissertation.

I am a volunteer with the Sierra Clubs Atlantic Chapter which covers NYS. I am helping promote a Youth Summit for HS students taking place this April 26th via zoom.

I appreciate your openess to helping me promote this through your site!