AUBURN — The Auburn Land Lab’s programs use hands-on learning to engage students in their education. Jim Chandler, director of the lab and consulting teacher in science for the Auburn School Department, will demonstrate how at the Stanton Bird Club meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St.

The Auburn Land Lab has become an integral part of Auburn schools. It has had an environmental focus, but has also expanded to enhance students’ understanding of other areas of science, of math and of team building and problem-solving. In addition, integrated programs exist for at-risk students.

It is now located with the East Auburn Community School and Share Center, off Center Street, enabling it to use the resources of the new location to capture the imagination of students of all ages in Auburn and in other schools in the region.

Among its features are gardens, a composting facility, one of the largest sundials in North America and a staircase that features the mathematical concepts of “Powers of 10” and fractions.

Chandler has been involved in education on several levels. He has written educational computer programs, he has taught seventh-grade science and educated students with learning challenges. He has served in leadership positions for the Maine Environmental Education Association and developed local, state and international environmental education programs.

Chandler has coordinated watershed and other soil and water conservation projects and has been involved with outdoor learning programs. He works with milfoil control efforts during the summer.

All are welcome to attend the free presentation. For more information, visit www.stantonbirdclub.org.