Wild Ones: Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grants
RSS-- School Library Journal, 08/19/2009
The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other nonprofit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Funds are provided exclusively for the purchase of native plants and seeds. Nonprofit groups including schools, nature centers, houses of worship, or similar organizations can apply for funding through October 15, 2009.
The Wild Ones Seeds for Education (SFE) Program began in 1996 and was named in honor of naturalist and Wild Ones leader Lorrie Otto, a pioneer in our nation’s natural landscaping movement. The program is a coordinated effort between national Wild Ones and its chapters and encompasses all of Wild Ones’ efforts associated with educational institutions. The Wild Ones promote the use of native plants in landscaping, and the restoration and preservation of native plant communities.
