The Ecology School

The Ecology School The Ecology School transforms how people think about science, food, the environment, and themselves through joyful, hands-on learning for all ages.

The Ecology School offers a variety of immersive educational camps & programs for kids, families, and adults at our sustainable River Bend Farm campus on the Saco River in Saco, Maine. Through hands-on, experiential programs, The Ecology School inspires stewardship of and connection to the natural world through experiential learning in ecology, conservation, farming, and sustainability.

Calling all teachers! Our partners at The Climate Initiative are hosting their 6th Annual Climate Educators Retreat July...
05/27/2026

Calling all teachers! Our partners at The Climate Initiative are hosting their 6th Annual Climate Educators Retreat July 27 through August 1 in S**o, Maine. Three days/four nights of immersive professional development, lodging, and farm-fresh meals — all included. Registration is just $75 for pre-service teachers and $200 for experienced educators. Come build your climate confidence and leave with real tools for your classroom.

https://theclimateinitiative.org/events/national-retreat-2026/

05/20/2026

Have you had a chance to walk the Mary Merrill Trail on our campus? This out-and-back trail is open to the public (even though our campus is private) and takes you through fields & forest eventually ending at a scenic overlook of the S**o River.

A volunteer recently built these beautiful birdhouses to line the trail through the field. We love witnessing all the bird activity, especially this time of year!

Who needs an Airbnb when you have an Air Bee & Bee?! 🐝
05/18/2026

Who needs an Airbnb when you have an Air Bee & Bee?! 🐝

Mark your calendars! 🌾What better way to make a difference than to gather together and celebrate the power of joyful out...
05/12/2026

Mark your calendars! 🌾

What better way to make a difference than to gather together and celebrate the power of joyful outdoor learning? This fall, don't miss the opportunity to support our scholarship fund to ensure no student is denied a transformative Outdoor School experience.

Let's party! More details to come.

River reflections at Outdoor School! The S**o River is glistening in the shiny spring sun & students are writing in thei...
05/05/2026

River reflections at Outdoor School! The S**o River is glistening in the shiny spring sun & students are writing in their field journals while out on lesson.

Onions anyone?! 🧅👀 Our farm team is always looking for helping hands. If you’re interested in planting onions with us, j...
04/24/2026

Onions anyone?! 🧅👀

Our farm team is always looking for helping hands. If you’re interested in planting onions with us, just send us a DM!

04/22/2026

At River Bend, it’s 🌎

A recent addition to our trail system are these beautiful signs made by our very own Farm Manager! Now our trails are ev...
04/16/2026

A recent addition to our trail system are these beautiful signs made by our very own Farm Manager! Now our trails are even more clearly marked, so when you’re out on a stroll, you just have to worry about unplugging and enjoying the moment.

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184 Simpson Road
Saco, ME
04072

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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