Green Mountain College and Audubon International have announced a partnership to promote environmental stewardship and increase the availability of sustainability education programs. Staff at Audubon Internationals’ network of environmentally responsible facilities will receive discounts to enroll in GMC’s online graduate curriculum in one of four sustainability disciplines. Graduate students at Green Mountain College can apply their place-based education by exploring and implementing Audubon International’s programs alongside professional staff.
Audubon International is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) environmental organization. Through education, technical assistance, certification and recognition, Audubon International facilitates the implementation of environmental management practices that ensure natural resources are sustainably used and conserved. To date, Audubon International has enrolled over 3,000 properties, including golf courses, in its rigorous certification programs.
“Green Mountain College’s program is a model for sustainability training, and a natural academic partner for Audubon International and our member facilities,” said Doug Bechtel, executive director of Audubon International. “Continuing Audubon International’s legacy of introducing science-based ecological principles to stewards of developed lands, partnering with GMC expands educational offerings available to the staff at Audubon International’s member organizations. We hope to further develop research opportunities with Green Mountain College faculty and students to advance sustainability science and practices using our real-world examples.”
“Green Mountain and Audubon International make great partners,” said Thomas Mauhs-Pugh, Provost Green Mountain College. “Our students get to work hand in hand on sustainability projects with Audubon staff and partners, and people affiliated with Audubon can access award winning and affordable sustainability education right at home.”