Eric Stone

Experience

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  Westchester County

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

  Naturalist Teacher

  I brought kids ages 8-14 outdoors as part of the Westchester County Children's Summer Ecology camp and Conservationist in Training camp. I, with an assistant teacher, led campers in a variety of nature based crafts, games and activities that were aimed to expand camper's understanding of the natural world and their relation to it. Some activities included, nature journaling, dugout canoe building, friction fire, night hikes, exploring natural history literature, timeline of a tree (based on Aldo Leopold's piece "Good Oak", simulated oil spill, shelter building, exploration of forest floor, awareness games and trust games. Show less

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  SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Intern Coordinator

  I was responsible for the re-organization of the Roosevelt Wildlife Collection, a collection of mammal and bird skins that is the only monument to Teddy Roosevelt that he authorized. The collection is used as a resource for both professors at the college and as a resource for greater scientific community. In this capacity I supervised and trained 9 volunteer interns in the organization or 3000 bird skins and 1500+ mammal skins and recorded pertinent information into excel files that will be posted online and enable this valuable resource to be viewed by scientists all over the world. Show less

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  San Mateo Outdoor Education

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Naturalist

  -Led groups of 5th and 6th grade students for week-long experiential leaning in the Santa Cruz Mountains-Developed student centered lessons focused on directed exploration to reinforce standards taught in the classroom-Worked closely with teachers and other naturalists to meet social, physical, and educational needs of students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds-Led staff workshops focused on primitive skills

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  Trackers Earth

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Lead Instructor

  -Used storyline and inquiry based learning to teach stealth and survival skills such as tracking, friction fire, knife safety, camouflage, fishing, ethnobotony, archery, reverse-wrap cordage, silent communication and navigation-Ensured a safe learning space in diverse and often challenging circumstances-Remained flexible to the needs of both the students and the program

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  Berkshire Outdoor Center

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Instructor

  I was responsible for creating a positive and immersive experience for a diverse audience of visitors. This included everything from basic customer service to leading high and low ropes challengers to teaching archery, team building and winter beaver ecology.

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  Westchester County Parks

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2016

  Naturalist and Camp Director

  - Created and implemented a Field Management Plan to compliment the established Natural Resources Management Plan and balance the agricultural, cultural, and ecological needs of a historic farm.- Restored land with invasive plant removal and native plantings through a combination of Eagle Scout Projects, volunteer and community service projects, and funding from government, non-profit, and private sources. -Updated and maintained the Biodiversity index of Muscoot Farm with native and introduced species.-Created and delivered year-round programing for participants ages 6-adult through Muscoot Naturalist Summer Camps, adult workshops, school groups, public ecology programs, and weekend programs for returning campers.-Hired and trained summer camp staff in observation based learning, curriculum development, and student learning styles. Show less

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  Children's Aid Society

  Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Program Facilitator

  Lead day-long team building workshops for inner-city youth tho build communication skills, trust, and resourcefulness in students age 12-18.

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  The Rewilding School

  Aug 2016 - now

  Founder

  The Rewilding School seeks to reignite the spark of learning and connection for kids and adults through immersive nature education programs, archery lessons, free tracking walks, weekend camping trips and a whole lot more.