Connected Learning Ecosystem

The Finger Lakes (FLX) Connected Learning Ecosystem is an engaged group of formal and informal educators who are eager to work and connect with colleagues in the region. This group quickly dove-in to collaborate and create meaningful, place-based learning experiences focused on climate and data literacy.

Lead Educators

  • Woman in glasses and a green hoodie with a warm smile

    Lann Dolen

    Fingerlakes CLE Coordinator and Public Program Coordinator at RMSC Cumming Nature Center

  • Headshot of Brenda Travis, smiling in front of the ocean

    Brenda Travis

    Retired Science Teacher at Penn Yan Central Schools & Volunteer at Finger Lakes Museum

  • Sarah Jacoby Murphy

    Director of RMSC Cumming Nature Center

Learning Ecosystems in Action

Explore stories from completed and ongoing projects and curriculum.

Schools and Partners

Allendale Columbia School

Brighton Central School District

City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services

Climate Solutions Accelerator

Community Science Institute

Finger Lakes Community College (Muller Field Station)

Finger Lakes Institute

Finger Lakes Museum

Montezuma Wildlife Refuge

Mount Morris Central School

New York State Network for Youth Success

New York State Parks (Genesee Region)

Ontario County Soil & Water Conservation District

Paleontological Research Institute (Center for Climate Change Education)

Pittsford Recreation Department

Possible Rochester

RMSC Cumming Nature Center

Rochester City School District

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Ecology Partners

Seneca Park Zoo

Taproot Collective

Teaching Artists Roc

The Harley School

The Next Generation And You

Wayne Central School District

Yates Cornell Cooperative Extension