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Dr. Melinda Scholl Wilder

Director; Division of Natural Areas

Professor; Curriculum and Instruction

Ph.D., Science Education, The Ohio State University
M.A.T., Science Education, Miami University
B.S., Recreation Resource Management, West Virginia University


 Dr. Melinda Wilder with students at Edmiston Lake


Courses Taught

CNM 800 - Environmental Issues

CNM 599/799 - Ecology for Teachers

EMS 863 - Teaching Environmental Education

EMS 861 - Environmental Education Essentials

EMG 492 - Teaching Science in the Middle Grades

ESE 561/761 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School

 

Professional Interests

Personal Interests

  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Literacy
  • Science Education
  • Children and Nature
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Outdoor Recreation



Environmental Education Programs and Resources


EKU Environmental Education Endorsement Program

Kentucky Association for Environmental Education

Environmental Education in Kentucky

Children & Nature Network

Division of Natural Areas



Contact Information

Dr. Melinda Wilder

Eastern Kentucky University
Division of Natural Areas
105 Case Annex
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-1476

Email: melinda.wilder@eku.edu


Tree Identification at Maywoods


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