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Mary Hardcastle commented on Marilyn Wyzga's group Grassroots Campaign Coordinators

"Hi from the Greater Baltimore Children & Nature Collaborative (GBCAN)! The only data we keep so far is feedback from our annual GBCAN conferences (200 participants) through a Survey Monkey. We are in the process of mapping nearby nature and the…"

Aug 26, 2011

Suz Lipman left a comment for Mary Hardcastle

"Hi Mary! Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you're here. Sounds like John gave you a little encouragement to join us. That's wonderful. I know you'll have much to contribute, and receive as well. This is a terrific source of…"

Aug 24, 2010

John Thielbahr left a comment for Mary Hardcastle

"Hi Mary. You did it! Welcome to C&NN Connect. You're not done yet. Now you have to go register for the Natural Teachers Network Group site. More on the new NTN Newsletter soon. Welcome aboard and please post often to share your successes in…"

Aug 24, 2010

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Title or Role: Environmental Education Manager

Organization: Parks & People Foundation

Bio: Mary Hardcastle is Manager of Environmental Education for the Parks & People Foundation in Baltimore, connecting youth with nature in urban schoolyards, city parks and community green spaces. Mary has been a formal and informal educator for over 15 years. She draws on an undergraduate degree in Botany and an M.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts to combine ecology and art in her work and life. As a volunteer for Hooked on Nature, she facilitates Nature Circles and workshops, and she is a guiding member of the Greater Baltimore Children & Nature Collaborative which is gearing up for a 2nd Baltimore Children & Nature Conference in Jan. 2011. Mary also serves on the board of Earthome, an educational non-profit that promotes sustainability in the Chesapeake region. In addition, she has written and directed plays and feature films with nature themes and often incorporates theatre games in her trainings and workshops. She credits her Midwestern roots, loving parents, and the natural world for instilling an appreciation for balance and a commitment to make nature available to everyone forever.

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At 6:13pm on August 24, 2010, Suz Lipman said…: Hi Mary! Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you're here. Sounds like John gave you a little encouragement to join us. That's wonderful. I know you'll have much to contribute, and receive as well. This is a terrific source of resources and camaraderie. I'm glad you've jumped into the groups as well. Please continue to make yourself at home and let me know if I can be of help as you navigate.

At 4:53pm on August 24, 2010, John Thielbahr said…: Hi Mary. You did it! Welcome to C&NN Connect. You're not done yet. Now you have to go register for the Natural Teachers Network Group site. More on the new NTN Newsletter soon. Welcome aboard and please post often to share your successes in Maryland. John