What is Eco-STEM Adventures?
Eco-STEM Adventures was created for families who believe that real learning happens through curiosity, movement, and meaningful experiences in the natural world.
We blend outdoor exploration with thoughtful STEM learning to help kids build understanding that actually sticks — not through worksheets or screens, but through hands-on investigation, problem-solving, and time spent outside.
At Eco-STEM, the forest, fields, water, and weather aren’t a break from learning —
— they are the classroom.
Our Philosophy
We believe kids learn best when they are:
Curious, not rushed
Active, not seated
Engaged with real systems, not abstract worksheets
Eco-STEM Adventures is designed around how children naturally learn — through exploration, questions, experimentation, and connection to the world around them.
Our programs integrate:
Science inquiry
Mathematical thinking
Systems and patterns
Environmental literacy
All in ways that feel calm, joyful, and developmentally appropriate.
Teachers
Eco-STEM Adventures is led by experienced educators who deeply understand both content and kids.
Brian
Brian is a high school math teacher with over 10 years of classroom experience, as well as a homeschool dad who believes learning should be thoughtful, flexible, and rooted in real life. He has served as department chair for both Mathematics and Special Education as well as adjunct faculty at USM for teacher education, where he met Max!
He holds graduate degrees in:
Teaching and Learning
Proficiency-Based Learning
English as a Second Language
His work focuses on helping students truly understand concepts, build confidence, and connect learning across disciplines — especially through real-world and outdoor contexts.
Max
Max is a wildlife biologist and high school science teacher with a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning.
With a strong background in ecology, field science, and education, Max brings deep expertise in:
Ecosystems and environmental science
Scientific inquiry and observation
Helping students think like scientists
He is passionate about helping kids develop curiosity about the natural world and understand how living systems are connected.
Contact us
Interested in our learning programs for your child? Send us a message and we’ll get right back to you! Thanks!