Stories
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Kids, fish, and life lessons at the Washington Park Fishing Club
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The first time LaShaun Taylor brought her son and granddaughter to a Fishing Club event at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park branch, her son, who is six, was crestfallen when the outing ended before he was able to catch a fish. That was all forgotten after the family’s second visit when he succeeded in catching and releasing five fish in one afternoon.
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Galápagos: A Journey of a Lifetime
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I had the pleasure of joining the Galápagos and Mindo Ecuador Eco-Travel trip through the Urban Ecology Center in April of 2023. For me personally, it was a trip of a lifetime. For me professionally, it was a profound experience filled with fascinating natural wonders. Considering this trip includes up-close experiences with iconic flora, fauna, geology, and natural history of the most unique archipelago on the planet, it felt like a bucket list no-brainer and the culmination of a 17yr career as an environmental educator at the UEC.
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How 'Wood' You Like to Wear Your Name Tag?
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When I started at the UEC, I realized fairly quickly there was going to be a steep learning curve.
Not in the duties of my role. Those were well-defined.Not when to speak up in meetings. All opinions are valued right from the beginning.
Not in navigating a new work culture. The UEC is rooted in compassion and kindness.
What I had to learn was the jargon, the slang, the lingo. And all the acronyms - we love an acronym here. Some examples include:
