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Nurturing nature in Detroit: Students, gardens, and the power of outdoor learning

8.22.25

Emma sitting on dock.

Introducing Emma Howland-Bolton (Ms. H-B), a 4th grade teacher from Detroit Public Schools and the K-12 Partnership’s Teacher in Residence (TIR) for summer 2025! True to her nature, Emma’s standard email signature is ‘stay dangerous’, she accepted the challenge with zeal and filled every moment with meaningful experiences! Read on to learn more about Emma’s TIR experience, which took place on June 17-26, 2025.  During her residency, Emma was mentored by Kara Haas, the Kellogg Biological Station Long Term Ecological Research Program (KBS LTER) K-12 Partnership Coordinator. Emma and K

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