EcoAspiration
Hano (Reach): STEM Careers for Girls
Hano provides New Mainer girls with opportunities to explore careers in ecologically-driven science, tech, engineering and math, opening pathways out of poverty and broadening gender equity and diversity in these fields. We emphasize green careers in environmental conservation, agriculture, climate justice and other industries.
Sprout Lewiston: Hands-on Summer Ecology Education
Sprout Lewiston is a four week summer ecology youth education program in partnership with Maine Audubon. Participants benefit from activities based in Maine’s beautiful outdoors, including removing invasive plants and planting native flora in Lewiston’s green spaces.
Ka-Bogso (Be Healed): Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences through Art and Nature Therapy
Ka-Bogso provides equitable outdoor access to immigrant youth and their families through team-building expeditions and meditation activities in Maine’s great outdoors. The program utilitizes culturally-appropriate music, dance, poetry, and creative arts to promote personal growth and healing for immigrant and BIPOC residents of Lewiston.