Middle School Programs
Science outside the classroom
Trust in Education has worked alongside teachers to bring science into the real world for students, whether it’s through an after school adventure camp or bringing samples into the classroom. From phytoplankton collection, visits to Goat Island, or exploring alternative energy, we can work with you to engage students with nature!
We’re constantly seeking ways to expand our middle school connections. Got a fun project? Looking to do something new? Reach out to Jenna Van Haren, our Education Coordinator, at Jenna@Kporttrust.org.
High School Programs
Alternative Education
Students at Kennebunk High in Alternative Education engage with hands-on projects at the Trust. They’re exposed to real life project management, mathematics, scientific principals, and community stakeholders. Past projects have included:
Creating the Learning Trail
The Little Boat That Could
Creating the Story Book Trail
Monitoring Game Cameras for Human & Animal data collection
Creating the Fitness Trail
Interested in learning more? Contact Jenna@kporttrust.org for other high school related comments and questions!
Gulf of Maine Studies Course
In collaboration with the The Climate Initiative (formerly the Kennebunkport Climate Initiative), this college credit-bearing course is taking education to the next level by using community-based projects to start a conversation about climate change and inspire action. Each year students examine a new local issue facing the town from climate pressures, conduct research, interview stakeholders, hold public forums, brainstorm solutions, and disseminate information to create real change in their hometown.
Want to bring a Gulf of Maine Studies Course pilot to your high school? Contact Leia Lowery, Executive Director of The Climate Initiative at Leia@theclimateinitiative.org or Jenna Van Haren at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust.
Learn more about the course HERE.