2025-03-03T09:05:20-06:00 2024-06-30 824812448 PGM LLC 319 Main Street Biddeford ME 04005 990 2023-07-01 831966135 Ecology Learning Center ECOL 2079483520 230 Main Street Unity ME 04988 Leza Packard Head of School 2079483520 2025-03-03 1 1 P01200943 2074155714 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Leza Packard 230 Main Street Unity ME 04988 2397448 0 X www.ecologylearningcenter.org X 2018 ME The mission of the ecology learning center is to deeply root students in Maine's ecological & cultural landscapes, foster authentic real-world learning through mentorship & craft, and cultivate compassionate and resilient leaders prepared to engage in the challenges of today & tomorrrow. 7 7 46 15 -2055 0 1485747 2339554 58343 51317 0 0 3905 -4419 1547995 2386452 0 0 0 0 953268 1105727 0 0 4513 446818 484908 1400086 1590635 147909 795817 901099 1822990 307165 433239 593934 1389751 X The mission of the ecology learning center is to deeply root students in Maine's ecological & cultural landscapes, foster authentic real-world learning through mentorship & craft, and cultivate compassionate and resilient leaders prepared to engage in the challenges of today & tomorrow. 1 0 1338480 52494 In academic year 2022-2023 (FY23), Ecology Learning Center provided education to approximately 102 students grades 9-12.In Biology, students assessed three local bodies of water: Sandy Stream, Bacon Brook, and Unity Pond. In History, students researched and conducted a formal debate over the controversial Central Maine Power corridor. Officials from the town of Unity were interviewed as part of a Civics unit. Community engagement, such as cleaning headstones in local cemeteries and maintaining a local mountain biking trail, added depth and character development to the place-based curriculum. Students seeking additional challenges enjoyed dual enrollment at the University of Maine, where college courses are available to them as part of their high school education.Students explored the local landscape and coast through Adventure days - mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, sea kayaking and sailing on a schooner. A partnership with Maine Local Living School offered 10th grade students an off-grid overnight experience in Maine's western foothills. All students participated in an annual 5K Maple Run featuring hydration sweetened with student-made syrup. The Ecology Learning Center ranked third in the statewide Teens to Trails Life Happens Outside Challenge, where schools competed to log the highest number of hours spent outside by students.In addition to place-based curriculum and connecting with the ecological landscape, students explored cultural landscapes through art. In May, an arts celebration showcased live folk music, a gallery of students' paintings and drawings, and a display of handcrafted objects from woodworking courses. Students performed at the Unity Block Party in September and Yuletide Celebration in December. 1338480 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 0 1 46 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X The Organization 2079483520 230 Main Street Unity ME 04988 Elizabeth Alma Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Randall Fox Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Lewis Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carol McGovern Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Donyse Babin Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Kercsmar Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tia Poulin Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leza Packard Exec. 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Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Expenses attributed to 990-T 10996. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 2 34738 Stock price X 1 836100 Property tax assessment 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 2 Following the acquisition of the Clifford Arts and Student Center the organization expanded offerings of community programs in the areas music dance and performance arts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is provided to all board members for their review prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Ecology Learning Center board regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by disclosing and discussing any outside commitment interest or substantial financial benefits to determine if a conflict of interest exists. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request.