Education Counts Michiana - August 14th, 2019

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  Tom Hurst More Information

  Cycle-Re-Cycle

  

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  The neighborhood bicycle shop is usually a place to find that special pair of wheels or get the ones you already have fixed. But Cycle Re Cycle isn't your everyday bike shop. Here, people actually learn mechanical skills rather than just see the results of them.

  For additional information visit:

  • Cycle-Re-Cycle
  • Cycle Re Cycle Programs

  Guests:

  1. Tom HurstBoard Member/VolunteerCycle-Re-Cycle
     

  Additional Resources:

  • 101 Bicycle Maintenance Tips
  • Beginner's Guide to Bicycle Repair

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  Brian Byrn More Information

  Noon Time Talks

  

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  Museums are a great place to go to learn something new. At the Midwest Museum of American Art, the public can attend a series of events known as Noon Time Talks. Attendees can experience different types of art and film presentaitons and participate in discussion.

  For additional information visit:

  • Midwest Museum of American Art
  • John Rogers

  Guests:

  1. Brian ByrnDirector/CuratorMidwest Museum of American Art
     

  Additional Resources:

  • What is Museum Learning
  • Why Museums are still relevant to education

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  Chelsea Risser, Nayeli Zagal, Dana Mcfadden More Information

  Seed to Feed

  

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  Seed to feed is a program started by Church Community Services that works to address food insecurity in the Elkhart community. The program has two gardens where they grow various produce to sell to the community. This program gives people the ability to access fresh and healthy produce when it might not be financially feasible and also introduces students to the art of garden keeping.

  Guests:

  1. Chelsea RisserCoordinatorSeed to Feed
     
  2. Nayeli ZagalStudent InternSeed to Feed
     
  3. Dana McfaddenStudent InternSeed to Feed
     

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  Jen Miller, Ethan Marosz More Information

  Paws for Pages

  

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  At the Humane Society of St. Joseph County kids are given the opportunity to read to a furry friend. This benefits the child and the shelter animal. For children reading to animals can often improve self confidence in their reading abilities and the animals get to interact with the kids in a stressful enviroment. The children also get to take 2 free books home with them after playing with the animals.

  Guests:

  1. Jen MillerOutreach CoordinatorHumane Society of St. Joseph County
     
  2. Ethan MaroszCommunity Engagement Outreach AssistantSt.Joseph Public Library
     

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