Learn-n-serve Environmental Anthropology Field

LEAF School

The Learn-and-serve Environmental Anthropology Field (LEAF) School provides an opportunity for students to earn academic credit and an AmeriCorps scholarship while working collaboratively with local tribes, governments, non-profits and businesses to help make fishing, farming and forestry more sustainable.

Spring and Fall 2008

Enroll for 5 credits in Anthropology 101, 102 or 103. The class meets on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will carpool together from campus to field sites. Visit www.edcc.edu/enroll to sign up.

Summer 2008

Enroll for 15 credits in Anthropology 101, 102 and 103 to participate in the summer LEAF School. The class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. We will carpool together from campus to field sites. Visit www.edcc.edu/enroll to sign up.

Scholarships Available

AmeriCorps education awards of $1,000 - $2,362 are available to eligible students through Washington Campus Compact’s Students in Service program. Visit www.edcc.edu/servicelearning to apply for Students in Service. Apply early to ensure your enrollment before the term starts.

The LEAF Scholars Fund from Edmonds Community College Foundation provides tuition scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to participate in the LEAF School. Complete an online application. Preference given to applications received by June 1. Contact Thomas Murphy, tmurphy@edcc.edu, 425-640-1076 for more information.

Support for the LEAF School comes from Edmonds CC Foundation, American Association of Community Colleges link to , Corporation for National and Community Service, Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force, and Washington Campus Compact.