We’ve had an exciting year at the Blue Swallow Farm Foundation. With the support from corporate sponsors and individual donors, we have been able to expand our outdoor education programs. Some highlights for the year:
- Educators attended professional development on teaching in outdoor spaces and received natural specimens, science equipment, and children’s books (see the impact report on Teaching and Learning in the Enchanted Forest);
- Students attended an environmental youth summit;
- Educators and their students have had access to positive outdoor activities through downloadable lessons; and
- Undergraduate and graduate students have been involved in the research process.
What Stakeholders are Saying About the Blue Swallow Farm Foundation:
“Our partnership with the Blue Swallow Farm Foundation has been one of the most valuable environmental literacy partnerships. Through this collaboration, our educators have found a voice in published articles and, as an organization, we have some significant milestones.” STEM Environmental Literacy Coordinator
“Thank you for a truly wonderful experience at the MAEOE Youth Summit at Sandy Point State Park. One of the most amazing parts of the day was witnessing our students observe the Chesapeake Bay, many for the first time, and some insisting on wading in. This was such a positive experience for all of us.” Outdoor Resource Teacher
“Blue Swallow Farm Foundation has provided me the opportunity to work as a research assistant and learn the skills needed to conduct, analyze, and publish research in outdoor and environmental education. I have also had the opportunity to share my own work as a resource to other educators on the website and support the efforts to bring this work to the community.” Educator/Graduate Student
“I think these activities are going to help us with our conservation efforts because we get to learn hands-on what’s happening in the environment.” Secondary Student
“We got to look at and analyze data and then use different thinking skills, like analytical thinking.” Elementary Student
