The Churchville Diversity Garden is off to a great start! Thanks to all the volunteers that participated in the March 25th clean-up and prairie burn. Following are links to some great coverage of the event:
Elmhurst Press Coverage: http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/elmhurst/features/x1838122727/Prairie-fire-blazes-trail-for-future-outdoor-classroom
Doings Coverage: http://www.pioneerlocal.com/elmhurst/news/2131115,elmhurst-prairie-040110-s1.article
Be looking for the announcement of the groundbreaking ceremony and installation of the Peace Pole when school starts in 2010. We can always use parents with an interest in gardening, landscaping, environmental sciences and careers, etc ... to help out! Please contact Donna Mueller at mueller.dmm@att.net or Elizabeth Dierksheide at ekdierksheide@aol.com.
“No Child Left Inside” Grants:
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District 205 Foundation
- Funds totaling $6,750
- This grant provides initial funding for an ecological and environmental teaching and learning project designed to enhance student, staff and community connections while creating a natural green space and common outdoor area for students. The focus of this grant is on the creation of a Diversity Garden that will celebrate, emphasize and remind the students of their diverse community while providing both academic and social learning opportunities through the hands-on experience of planning, implementing and maintaining the space.
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DuPage Community Foundation
- Funds totaling $3000
- Covers the approximate costs of restoring the prairie (removing invasive growth and replacing with new plant matter)
Special thanks to Elizabeth Dierksheide, Donna Mueller, Maria Martinez-Valiukenas, Barbara Ahlgrim, Danielle Cerone, David Heap, Molly Nechvatal, Nancy Nega, Sandy Shay, Ashley Skinner and Jessica Walker for their help in submitting the grants.
For more information on this and other District 205 Foundation Grants, please visit the District 205 Foundation website.
