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Peter Engel Science Center, 2nd Floor, SJU Campus

320-363-3163

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Outdoor U Educators

John Geissler

Outdoor U Director
Abbey Land Manager

213 Peter Engel, SJU
320-363-3126

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Lucas Wade

Assistant Director
CSB and SJU Outdoor Education

211 Peter Engel, SJU
320-363-2136

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Owen Connell

Assistant Director
preK-12 Environmental Education

207 Peter Engel, SJU
320-363-3133

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Jenny Hengel

Environmental Educator
Camp Coordinator
Prep School Instructor

203 Peter Engel, SJU
320-363-3166

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Caitlynn LaSota

Environmental Educator
Community Education
Coordinator

203 Peter Engel, SJU
320-363-3164

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Ellen Wilson

Environmental Education
Fellow 2024-25


209 Peter Engel, SJU

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Abbey Land Stewardship

Con Brady

Abbey Forest Professional

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Elly Backes

Abbey Forest Specialist

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James Siems

Climate Impact Project
Coordinator 2024-25

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