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	Environmental Education utilizes direct experiences in the outdoors to teach about scientific and environmental concepts.&nbsp; Keystoning this approach is an emphasis on place-based learning which strives to introduce students and participants to broader scientific concepts through an exploration of relevant local environments.&nbsp; Through this experiential approach, Environmental Education or &quot;EE&quot; seeks to connect people to the natural world in effect creating a more environmentally conscious group of citizens while also helping teachers and students meet state and national science benchmarks.</p>
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	Since 1977 Au Sable&#39;s EE program has led over 120,000 northern Michigan students in field studies from our learning center near Mancelona, MI.&nbsp; For a full range of program details and study topics visit our Environmental Education page by clicking <a href="http://ausable.org/k12programs/">here</a>.</p>
