In September 2024, apprentice Claire W. and I got the opportunity and privilege to speak to the Environmental Educator Leaders Network (EELN) about the EcoLogik Institute. In this blog, I’m going to share my experience and what the EELN network is. While I taught the EELN network all about Ecologik, I also learned quite a bit about what a strong speech looks like.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - IT”S GOING TO BE A STEAM-FILLED FALL! Check out the most recent Field Updates for more info!

WARNING: COOL SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD! Check out the most recent Field Updates for more info!

Welcome to the EcoLogik STEAM Quest! This exciting bi-monthly program is designed to engage, inspire, and challenge participants to solve real-world problems using their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). Each challenge is an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and showcase your creative solutions.

We are excited to partner with the Hixson Foundation in furthering STEAM and STEAM education in our community with practical, real world experience.

We’re honored to announce that we’ve been chosen for the Youth Workforce Grant Program! 🎉This opportunity will allow the EcoLogik Institute to continue our work on diversity, equity, and creating meaningful pathways for young people to succeed in STEM careers. We are grateful to be a part of this initiative that’s transforming lives here in San Diego.

The STEAM Quests, created and designed by Kiana, was a project designed to keep the Ecologik Community engaged and connected. The first quest focused on recycled art, encouraging participants to explore STEAM concepts through the creative use of recycled materials. 

The EcoLogik Institute hosts two free summer camps annually for female and non-binary-identifying youth ages 10-15. During these camps, our campers and apprentices get hands-on experience and mentorship in a wide range of STEAM subjects ranging from Herpetology to Science Communication. Ecologik’s goal is to inspire, mentor, and train the next generation of scientists and conservationists.

CALLING ALL JR SCIENTISTS! 😎😎😎😎 Check out our latest Field Update for all the juicy details on: ✅ Comic-con and Dungeons & Dragons Bioblitz Update 🤝 #BeTheChange Campaign Update 🔬 Save the Date: Jr Scientist Day is Coming! 🐝 EcoLogik Institute Highlighted by Apple and National Park Foundation 👯 Upcoming Mentorship Mondays and how to sign up 📅 Alumni and Apprentice Events ✨✨ And so MUCH MORE! CHECK OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING THIS MONTH AT THE ECOLOGIK INSTITUTE!

Long ago, in May of 2023, Apprentices Lucinda, Calliope, and I began a journey that would change the world (or at least some of San Diego). Under the mentorship of Earyn McGhee from the Los Angeles Zoo, Gabriel Santos from Cosplay for Science, and EcoLogik Executive Director Sam Wynns, we toiled for many moons to craft the story of the Dungeons & Dragons BioBlitz.