Mr. Harmon Holiday Special (Part 2)
In this second episode of The Harmon Holiday Special, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit by the fire once again with Mr. Harmon, legendary science teacher, storyteller, and outdoor projects pioneer at University School.
Mr. Harmon dives deeper into his decades of outdoor adventures and environmental education, offering profound insights into hands-on learning and the balance between human progress and sustainability. From the science behind maple syrup production and forestry to lessons learned from crafting birchbark canoes with Indigenous communities, this episode paints a vivid picture of the unique legacy Mr. Harmon has built. He also reflects on the transformative power of outdoor education and shares life lessons from his remarkable 55-year tenure.
Happy Holidays! Stay tuned for future episodes as we continue to capture the stories of the legends who make University School special.
Credits to Theo Walter for Production and Editing, Russ Nobles for the Intro and Outro songs, Mr. Wickboldt for being our advisor, and you for listening to our podcast and keeping up with the latest US news.
Mr. Harmon is a legendary science teacher and the Kilroy Chairholder in Natural Science and Environmental Studies at University School. He was appointed in 1970, coinciding with the opening of the Hunting Valley campus, and has dedicated over 50 years to outdoor education at the school. Mr. Harmon is known for establishing the maple sugaring and trout hatchery programs, and for leading students in crafting birchbark canoes using traditional methods. In 2002, he was recognized with the Elizabeth Abernathy Hull Award for his contributions as an early environmental educator.