Episode 153 - Awakening Imagination and Exploration at Trackers Earth: An Interview with Molly & Tony Deis

2024-12-05

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The most impressive takeaway I get from every encounter I have with Tony, Molly and Trackers Earth is the fact that everyone seems so normalized and nonchalant about their accomplishments in connecting thousands of students each year with nature and imagination. Their network extends from Portland Oregon to Seattle Washington to the north, and the California Bay Area to the south, and until recently, Denver Colorado to the east. The programs are day camps in the summer and after school programming in the school year, with homeschooling programs, adult education and staff training, too. Their work happens in major urban/suburban areas, where the students are living, and they've overcome many obstacles and challenges to give those students opportunities to learn, explore and grow in their own bioregion. They have adapted, learned, pivoted and grown throughout their 20 years of effort and energy, always striving to make things easier, better and get the best results possible.

It's hard to not feel inspired by their laid back approach in the face of their success, and admire their commitment to making a powerful difference for the benefit of our world. It gives me hope, which sadly, seems in short supply these days. Please enjoy their story and insights!

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Website: https://www.trackersearth.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trackersearth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackersearth/

Video Mentioned in Episode: https://youtu.be/BQHOH7V-Cm8?si=iCTy7aRxRKq08E83

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