Four Springs Farm—Educational Programs -
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Published on: 12/27/2004
Last Visited: 11/9/2006
Kate Reimanis
Program Director for Four Springs Farm, Campground and Learning Center
Four Springs Farm is fortunate to have Kate Reimanis in the position of Program Director for its Campground and Learning Center, beginning with the 2006 season.
Kate is the mother of two young children, who along with her husband Erik, recently purchased a farm in South Strafford, Vermont, after actively working with young people of all ages in outdoor settings.
Kate has a Masters degree from Antioch College in Science and Environmental Education, and received her K-8 Teaching Certification in the state of New Hampshire.
She attended Syracuse University where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications.After college she worked for two years with challenged New Jersey youth, leading camping and wilderness trips for Project USE (Urban Suburban Environments).Kate gained valuable experience working on three organic farms before spending seven years at The Farm School in Athol, Massachusetts, in several capacities , as program director, dairy manager, and head of the garden and maple operation.The Farm School brings middle school youth from Boston and other urban areas to the farm for intensive five-day experiences.There, Kate gained extensive experience as a leader and organizer while surrounded by a highly skilled group of educators.
Kate brings an energetic and open approach to farm activities, that incorporates simple aspects of nature into the larger picture of food production and the environment.Her ability to excite young people's interest in the natural world around them is enhanced by her spontaneity , which makes full use of each learning opportunity in a way that ideally suits the individuals or group.
As Program Director at Four Springs Farm, Kate works with farmers and naturalists, in conjunction with guests who request group programs, in order to creatively use the farm as an active learning experience.She also coordinates all of the other events and activities Four Springs Farm offers to the public.