Events & Services

MaineECO

Maine ECO offers a range of services aimed at supporting its mission and the communities it serves by creating connections and leaning on its participants and partners. Our services primarily fall under the following categories: outreach & engagement to build our network,
resource sharing & collaboration for invested parties, professional development and training for teachers and administrators, policy & advocacy work.

Forest School Association Certificate III Training

Led by UK-based Under the Hazels / Carol Middleton and in partnership with Maine Early Childhood Outdoors

This qualification is designed to develop leadership, facilitation, and practical skills to enable learners to understand the principles and ethos of Forest School. This course will fully prepare learners with the knowledge and skills to plan and lead Forest School programs for children and adults in a variety of settings and is suitable for school and college staff, teachers and teaching assistants, early childhood educators, youth workers, after-school leaders, and others.

Childcare Services

Professional Development Workshops:
For groups of program staff interested in exploring an outdoor learning topic together.
Mentor Relationships :For teachers or administrators looking for ongoing relationship based support around outdoor learning.
Consultation:For teachers or programs that have a specific problem around outdoor play that they are looking to solve..

Designed for those working with Infants through Age 5 in any early childhood setting.
All our services are free of charge.

MaineECO Sponsorship

MaineECO contributes funds to and officially sponsors larger events that align with our mission. See our Partner page for those organizations we support and feed free to reach out with sponsorship requests for your next event!

ONB Workshops, Technical Assistance and Guest Speakers

MaineECO offers presentations, guest speakers or facilitation services to non-education groups as well. If you're business, board or community group is interested in learning more about early childhood outdoor education please contact us.

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Events in June 2025

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May 26, 2025
May 27, 2025(1 event)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
MaineECO Public Policy and Advocacy Working Group from 1-2pm (EST) Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcO-grT4oG9RpeSycTy-j3v8vwHt1UMPN 
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June 17, 2025(1 event)

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
MRTQ Southern Maine Outdoor Time Community of Practice  Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNv_mihgcwJvTOA7rGD__vWOC12PzjRtyG8EHz-o0TqbwMpg/viewform 
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