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Grants for Habitat Restoration
Organization:
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
Becky Spithill
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
PO Box 2317
Madison, WI 53701-2317
Email: spithr@dnr.state.wi.us
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is offering grants from $100 to $1000 through their C.D. Besadny Conservation Grants Program for education, restoration, management, and applied research activities related to Wisconsin's natural resources. Visit Web site for application guidelines.
Prairies Forever
Organization:
Prairies Forever
724 West Briar #1
Chicago, IL 60657
Email: info@prairies.org
This nonprofit organization provides links and resources on their Web site. It includes important background information for teachers who wish to involve their school in prairie gardening.
Woodland Tours for Children
Organization:
New England Wildflower Society
Bonnie Drexler
180 Hemenway Road
Framingham, MA 01701
Phone: 508-877-7630 x33
Email: bdrexler@newfs.org
NEWFS' Garden in the Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts, encourages children to explore their natural world via scheduled guided tours. Tours are available Tuesday through Friday, from April 13 through October 31, by reservation for six or more children. Tour fee: $3 per child.
The Greening of Detroit
Organization:
The Greening of Detroit
1418 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313.237.8733
Email: info@greeningofdetroit.com
The Greening of Detroit exists to improve the quality of life in Detroit by guiding and inspiring the reforestation of Detroit's neighborhoods, boulevards, and parks through tree planting projects and educational programs. They offer a K-12 habitat curriculum, TreeKeepers Kids. At the end of the program students design a habitat and build it at their school to be used as an outdoor classroom. TGD also partners with the National Tree Trust and Project Learning Tree.
Horticultural Contests for Youth
Organization:
National Junior Horticultural Association
Carol S. Norden
Wake County Center, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
4001-E Carya Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610-2914
Phone: (919)250-1098
The National Junior Horticultural Association provides many opportunities for kids to demonstrate a basic understanding of, and develop skills in, the ever expanding art and science of horticulture, as well as in public speaking, developing displays and presentations, research, marketing, environmental awareness, plant propagation, and more. These projects can be great springboards for classroom gardening groups and school businesses, as they challenge students in all standards areas. Awards occasionally include funds, but generally are focused on recognizing excellence.
California Native Plant Society Kid's Page
Organization:
CNPS
1722 J Street, Suite 17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 447-2677
Email: cnps@cnps.org
These pages contain simple and complete information on flower structure, pollination, and seed formation, all delivered with humor and clarity. An activity sheet is also available for this subject. You'll also find facts about the role of wildfires in maintaining the chaparral environment.
Forgotten Pollinators Campaign
Organization:
Airzona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: 520/883-1380
Email: pol@desertmuseum.org
At this site, you'll find links to butterfly gardening sites, pollinator corridor information, and other information about pollinators. The focus of the campaign is to shed light on the important role of these creatures and urge protections for them.
The Food Project
Organization:
The Food Project
Greg Gale
PO Box 256141
Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: 617.442.1322
Email: greggale@thefoodproject.org
This Boston-based program brings together youth and adults to grow organic vegetables that are donated to homeless shelters and sold at urban farmers' markets.
California School IPM Web Page
Organization:
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
1001 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95812
Phone: 916-445-4300
California schools have requirements regarding the use of pesticides on school property, and this site helps schools (and home gardeners, for that matter) put integrated pest management (IPM) to work. IPM follows the principles of prevention, monitoring and use of damage thresholds, use of least hazardous treatments, and communication. Lots of pest management methods and procedures anyone can use. Learn how to read a pesticide label, and understand the impact of pesticides on your health and the environment.
Elementary School Gardens
Organization:
University of California Cooperative Extension of San Diego County
CA
This site supports school gardeners in the region with an outline of basic information for starting and maintaining a garden. Also includes activities, a list of resources, an inspiring photo albums from a couple of school gardens.
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