Episode description

For twenty-two years The Ecology School has been teaching people how to tune into and read the pattern language of nature. The school aims to transform how people think about science, food, the environment, and themselves through joyful, hands-on learning for all ages. They approach the science of ecology through wide-eyed, hands-on exploration of the ecosystems outside their doors, making nature’s lessons memorable with play, humor, and games, and applicable with real life models of sustainable farming and living.

Co-founder Drew Dumsch is a leading environmental educator that is passionate about addressing the large, complex issues we face today through ecological education. He has led an entrepreneurial career that has exposed him to not just outdoor education, but also green building, agroforestry, organizational management, and development.

Set in a pristine location on the Saco River in Southern Maine, The Ecology School’s innovative River Bend Farm campus lives and breathes a sustainable culture. The campus is one of the first sites in the world to become Living Community Challenge certified through the International Living Future Institute, and they are showcasing groundbreaking ways of growing food and conserving energy to lead by example that humans can thrive while nourishing the ecosystems we inhabit. 

River Bend Farm’s forest, fields, and streams allows people to explore specific plants, animals, organisms and their habitats, providing a rich understanding of how living and non-living factors affect one another over time in every ecosystem. River Bend Farm opens our eyes to what’s possible while reimagining the future in real time.

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This podcast isn’t just about ideas—it’s about action. From these conversations, two organizations have emerged to bring regenerative real estate to life:

Latitude Regenerative Real Estate is the world’s first regenerative-focused real estate brokerage, dedicated to aligning values-driven buyers and sellers. With a strong presence in the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes regions, Latitude also supports purpose-driven developments across North America through strategic marketing and branding services. If you're looking to buy, sell, or amplify a regenerative project, Latitude is your trusted partner.

Hamlet Capital is an investment and development firm committed to building resilient communities rooted in working farms. If you’re developing an agrihood or conservation community, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can turn visionary ideas into thriving, place-based investments.