EEI Consulting
Connecting Ecology & Community to Success!
Ecology Education, Inc. (EEI), doing business as Ferry Beach Ecology School, works with schools, businesses, nonprofits and community organizations using the tools and concepts of ecology and systems thinking to create healthy & vibrant, sustainable workplaces and local communities.
Services & Workshops Offered
Ecology & Community
Learn how to use the principles of ecology in your community and workplace to create healthy, ethical and sustainable cultures. EEI Consulting uses real-world examples of ecological balance (ecosystems!) to get workshop participants out into the environment to be inspired and regenerated. Follow-up brainstorming encourages leadership breakthroughs!
Reading the Landscape with the ABC’s of Ecology®
Learn how to use FBES' ABC’s of Ecology methodology as an exciting observational toolkit to increase your enjoyment and understanding of natural ecosystems and how to apply that knowledge to your own life.
Narrative Education: Live & Unplugged!
Effective teaching involves good storytelling skills. The Narrative Education methodology uses the structure and techniques of plot, metaphor, analogy, improvisational theater, etc. to craft sequential, cumulative educational experiences and interpretations that are fun and memorable.
Sustainable Food Systems
The Food for Thought program connects the Ferry Beach dining hall, organic teaching garden, and composting system into one project that explores and models a healthy, ecological food system. With the growing concern over childhood obesity and the common disconnect between people and their food sources, EEI has made Food for Thought an important part of our curriculum and mission. EEI Consulting can give you the tools to use permaculture as the basis of innovative, hands-on, systems change, and community engagement and education.
Non-Profit Management
Founded in 1998 as a small nonprofit, EEI is now operating as a $1million per year organization, with strong, diversified revenue and over 11,000 clients annually. EEI Consulting will model vibrant and achievable business and strategic plans for success in the environmental and experiential education fields.
We will work with you to create a program that meets your needs!
Contact Us:
For more information including workshop content and rates, contact:
Drew Dumsch, Executive Director, Ecology Education, Inc.
dba: Ferry Beach Ecology School, 8 Morris Avenue, Building One
Saco, Maine 04072, ph: 207.283.9951, drew at fbes dot org ~ www.fbes.org
Executive Director Drew Dumsch speaking to a group
on Ferry Beach during a Leadership Day
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“The Whole Foods Team had a blast visiting the array of ecosystems that Ferry Beach Ecology School has to offer all within walking distance! The experience of then reflecting upon the principles of ecology and sustainability in our own work processes, and applying the knowledge to possible changes in our business was invaluable. I would encourage any business or organization to take a day out of the confides of your everyday routine, and bring your group to FBES to explore ways to bring a culture of sustainability into your practices.”