Environmental Education and Sustainability

The Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) at UM-Dearborn has been a hub for environmental education and sustainability for over 20 years. It began with the establishment of a natural area and has grown to host numerous educational programs. The EIC has faced challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but has adapted by offering online lessons. Conservation efforts and community involvement have been key to its success. The EIC continues to plan for the future, focusing on sustainability and community engagement.

What was the primary reason for establishing the Environmental Interpretive Center at UM-Dearborn?

• To develop new sports facilities

• To increase student enrollment

• To enhance environmental education and sustainability

• To promote architectural design

Who played a significant role in the establishment of the UM-Dearborn Natural Areas Department in 1972?

• Dr. Oren Gelderloos

• Dr. Cal Dewitt

• Dr. Claudia Walters

• Dr. David Cisco

What was one of the key factors that led to the construction of the EIC building?

• The requirement for a sports complex

• The popularity of environmental programs

• The need for a new library

• The demand for more parking spaces

Which program at the EIC allows students to explore an aquatic habitat?

• Spiders After Dark

• Birding by Ear

• Pond Exploration Program

• Maple Syrup Science

How did the EIC adapt its educational programs during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• By closing all programs indefinitely

• By reducing the number of programs

• By focusing solely on in-person classes

• By developing interactive online lessons

What is one of the management practices used in the natural area to maintain its ecological health?

• Building new roads

• Introducing invasive species

• Prescribed burns

• Constructing new buildings

Who is the new director of the EIC as of July 2020?

• Dr. David Cisco

• Dr. Cal Dewitt

• Dr. Claudia Walters

• Dr. Oren Gelderloos

What is the focus of the Be Connected Project?

• Bird watching

• Beekeeping

• Urban gardening

• Water conservation

Which organization is collaborating with the EIC for the Michigan Master Naturalist Program?

• Michigan State University Extension

• University of Michigan

• Wayne State University

• Henry Ford College

What is the main goal of the EIC's future initiatives?

• To develop new sports facilities

• To increase student enrollment

• To promote sustainability and conservation

• To expand the campus