About EcoLearn Connecticut
Peter Swierczynski, a Wilton High School student in the class of 2026, founded the 501(c)(3) environmental education nonprofit EcoLearn CT to address the gap in sustainable living awareness across local Connecticut communities. Being deeply passionate about his home state, Peter created a professionally designed Connecticut-themed sustainability board game as a fun and accessible way to introduce environmental concepts to people of all ages. By distributing copies of the board game to libraries, senior living centers, schools, and families, Peter hopes to expand environmental education and inspire anyone who plays his game to become more engaged in helping Connecticut build a more sustainable future.
Our Board Members:
Meet Peter Swierczynski
Founder and Director of EcoLearn CT
“Providing lasting educational tools on sustainability is my mission.”
Peter has many hobbies in his day-to-day life. Competing in sports such as judo is his favorite activity, along with cooking home-cooked meals and always trying something new. He is also a self-driven environmental advocate who shares his work on his blog, petersearthnotebook.com. Outside of athletics and environmental work, Peter loves weightlifting with friends, continues learning to play the electric guitar, and enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, especially hiking and exploring the natural spaces around Connecticut and national parks during the summer. Peter strongly believes that a real connection to the environment begins with simply appreciating it; this belief inspires his efforts to continue working on and growing EcoLearn CT beyond high school.
Mr. Sobolewski studied Environmental Science in college and now teaches AP Chemistry. He has a deep wealth of knowledge about the environment and what it means to live sustainably. Some of his favorite activities include hiking notable mountains in Connecticut and spending time with his children. He is passionate about educating students of all ages, and like Mrs. Salta, he emphasizes practical ways individuals can contribute to and adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.
Meet Mrs. Salta
Wilton High School Environmental Science Teacher
Mrs. Salta is widely regarded as Wilton’s leading environmental science expert and a champion of sustainability. She has advocated for local policies aimed at improving her community’s ecosystem services and remains an essential contributor to EcoLearn CT’s mission. Through her guidance and depth of environmental knowledge, she continues to help inspire new ideas and spark sustainability-minded thinking among communities across Connecticut.
Meet Mr. Sobolewski
Wilton High School Chemistry Teacher
Our Partnerships:
EcoLearn CT has partnered with Wilton Go Green to help identify and coordinate the best distribution locations throughout Wilton. Through this joint effort, we aim to strengthen environmental education and encourage sustainable practices within local community organizations and families. EcoLearn CT has also raised money for Wilton Go Green to support its initiatives and ongoing work.
