About Us
| About the Organization ECO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 by Sarah Bercume and Bethany Thomas. Having spent a number of years as environmental educators with various organizations, both as employees and volunteers, Sarah and Bethany identified a common limitation: time. Many organizations are only able to facilitate a limited amount of time with students. Recognizing this common limitation, Sarah and Bethany set out to design a meaningful, long-term program. The ECO Instructional Model, as described on the Home Page, allows students to begin studying ecology at a young age, and continue their studies through elementary school. ECO aims to bring Science Enrichment Programs to increasingly more schools in the Portland region. Please contact us if you are interested in learning how to bring an ECO Program to your school! |
Sarah earned her bachelors degree in environmental science from the
University of Maine and her masters degree in environmental science from
the Oregon Health & Science University. Originally from Maine, Sarah has
been living in Oregon since 2001. When she's not busy with ECO, Sarah
tutors middle and high school students and does the bookkeeping for a
local painting company.
University of Maine and her masters degree in environmental science from
the Oregon Health & Science University. Originally from Maine, Sarah has
been living in Oregon since 2001. When she's not busy with ECO, Sarah
tutors middle and high school students and does the bookkeeping for a
local painting company.
| Bethany received her bachelors degree in environmental science and in geography from the University of Oregon. In her spare time, Bethany coaches a high school dance team and helps out with her husband's businesses Townshend's Alberta St. Teahouse & Townshend's Bend Teahouse. |
Debbie received a bachelors degree in geography from Portland State University and
a graduate certificate in environmental education from the University of Minnesota.
She has worked with several different environmental organizations in the metro area,
including SOLV and Jackson Bottom Wetlands. When not teaching, Debbie enjoys bird
watching, photography and hiking.
a graduate certificate in environmental education from the University of Minnesota.
She has worked with several different environmental organizations in the metro area,
including SOLV and Jackson Bottom Wetlands. When not teaching, Debbie enjoys bird
watching, photography and hiking.
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| Please feel free to contact us! Bethany Thomas, bethany@ecologyoutdoors.org Sarah Bercume, sarah@ecologyoutdoors.org 503.367.8920 |
| Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors 2805 NE 35th Ave Portland, OR 97212 503.367.8920 |
