SARALY GONZALEZ on Environmental Education and Experiential Learning

07/08/2024 28 min
SARALY GONZALEZ on Environmental Education and Experiential Learning

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How do we spark a lifelong passion for rivers and waterways? In this episode, Saraly Gonzalez, Environmental Education Director at UrbanPromise, joins River Network's Carly Schmidt to discuss environmental education and experiential learning through outdoor experiences and direct training. Saraly shares her experience shaping the next generation of water stewards in Camden, New Jersey, through two innovative programs: STAR Student Employees and River Guides. Discover the profound impact of connecting young people to their local waterways, the secret to instilling a lifelong interest in water advocacy, and the transformative power of outdoor experiences in building a sustained movement for clean water and healthy communities.Enjoyed this episode? Learn more and join the national network of water, justice, and river advocates at rivernetwork.org.

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