Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center
Become a leader in education and contribute to the care, restoration and preservation of our environment.
Live and Learn in the Field
Combine dynamic and challenging learning with extensive teaching experiences on site, by:
- Exploring the outdoor classroom
- Conducting ecological field work and obtaining land management training
- Gaining opportunities and skills in principles of Environmental Education
- Actively participating in leadership and program management training
- Teaching PreK-12 and adult public programs
Live and Learn About Sustainability
Become a leader and educator who helps build sustainable communities wherever you are:
- Design a multi-faceted research project with a professor – from conducting restorative ecology in local schools to creating interpretive trail signs
- Spend February on Andros Island, Bahamas
- Attend national and regional conferences and workshops
- Visit and learn about other professional and/or field organizations tackling environmental issues throughout the Great Lakes Region
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Earn a respected Master’s in Ecosystem Management. Learn to lead the real-world, practical implementation of ecosystem management projects. Complete your degree online, on your time.
This master’s degree prepares leaders to address complex conservation issues from local to global scales and is for those seeking to make a difference in the lives and ecosystems of our planet.
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