ECHO is so excited to have the new temporary program office up and running in Shawnee Park. This location, in the northeast part of the park near the boat ramp, will provide a hub in West Louisville for outdoor programming with the ECHOmobile nature play as well as out-of-school time programming with local youth. As we finish out our fall season of programming we will be spending the winter months getting the office ready, organized, and programs planned. The spring will offer lots of recreation opportunities so stay tuned for the 2022 calendar!
ECHO has welcomed new staff members to the team. Please join us in welcoming them!
Fiona Palensky: Fiona has worked as an educator for over 5 years, teaching students of all ages about her two favorite things, the natural world and music. As an ECHO seasonal at JMF, she works to provide nature programming with the ECHOmobile to the people of Louisville. Her interests include foraging, learning about fungi, music making, and taking bike rides through Louisville.
Jacquelyn Richards: Jacquelyn is a Special Education major in her sophomore year at U of L. She enjoys painting, being outdoors, being with children, and having fun with family and friends. She says she “I love watching children light up when they learn new things and explore the world around them, and I’m so grateful to be at a job where I can help them do that.”
