GARNA received a 2014 New Belgium Brewing Company’s Youth Environmental Education grant in support of the Youth Ecological Literacy Program (YELP). New Belgium’s Environmental Stewardship Grants Program believes that “environmental stewards draw inspiration from their earliest experiences in the outdoors, and are enthusiastic about programs that foster connectivity between humans and nature.” Their aim is to discover programs that engage youth from a variety of backgrounds in the outdoors and prepare them to make knowledgeable choices about the environment. New Belgium’s Youth Environmental Education funds support projects that “apply an interdisciplinary approach, influence positive behavior change, experientially engage students in the outdoors, and build a comprehensive curriculum tied to national and state learning standards.” The $5,000 grant will support GARNA youth program activities such as Salida School District field trips, Nature Fridays, and GARNA’s summer Nature Camp. Funds will also be used to seek ways to expand the Youth Ecological Literacy Program to neighboring areas.

 

 

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