A GARDEN IN EVERY SCHOOL A SCHOOL IN EVERY GARDEN March 3, 2016 Workshop
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CALIFORNIA IS IN A HISTORIC DROUGHT Oroville Reservoir August, 2008 Lake Mead February, 2008 This view of Lake Mead was taken last July 26, 2007 during the seventh straight year of drought. Governor Brown declared a Drought Emergency on January 17, 2014. All need to do their part in using water efficiently. 65-75% of water use is for outdoor purposes. Garden Program aids in highlighting the precious nature of our natural resource.
GARDEN-BASED LEARNING ALIGNED WITH CONTENT STANDARDS Benefits of School Gardens as Outdoor Classrooms Encourages wise water usage. Underscores good nutritional habits. Illustrates the web of life. Celebrates multi-cultural awareness. Effective with different learning modalities. Increases students self-esteem. Enhances academic instruction. Builds teamwork. School Garden Themes Wise-Water Usage Bird and Butterfly Native Plants Sustainable Agriculture Literacy Sensory California Regions
Components of a Successful School Garden School Staff Maintenance Team Students Parents Community
WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE Longevity Maintenance Additional Funding Additional Labor
TASK LIST & SCHEDULE Task Name Finish 1 Garden in Every School Workshop March 3, 2016 2 Applications Due April 7, 2016 3 Review Applications April 2016 4 Site Evaluations May 2016 5 Award Garden Grants May 2016 6 Develop Garden Design & Irrigation Parts List August 2016 September 2016 7 Site Preparation September 2016 November 2016 8 Garden, Vegetable Beds, and Drip Irrigation Installation October 2016 February 2017 9 Dedication Spring 2017 10 Program Summary Due June 2017
GARDEN DESIGN CRITERIA Efficient Irrigation Water-Wise Plants Vegetables Up to 7 Vegetable Beds Other Plants & Themes Water Feature NOT Funded By Program
WATER-WISE USAGE Efficient Irrigation
Water-Wise Plants
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE (KIDS LIKE VEGGIES!)
Sensory Bird & Butterfly
CALIFORNIA REGIONS & TIMELINE
SITE PREPARATION Turf Removal Before After
Site Preparation Continued Digging Trenches
Site Preparation Continued Building Boxes
SOIL PREPARATION &PLANTING
DEDICATIONS Celebrating our Gardens
GARDEN IN EVERY SCHOOL GARDENS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Oak Park Elementary Fontana
ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARY ALTA LOMA
COYOTE CANYON ELEMENTARY RANCHO CUCAMONGA
GRAPELAND ELEMENTARY ETIWANDA
CYPRESS ELEMENTARY FONTANA
RANCH VIEW ELEMENTARY ONTARIO
STORK ELEMENTARY ALTA LOMA
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EDUCATION & BEYOND March 3, 2016
Program Overview Water Discovery Field Trip Busing Mini-Grant Earth Day Field Trip Water is Life Poster Contest Water Education Water Awareness Committee (WEWAC) Class Presentations Solar Cup National Theatre for Children Shows That Teach S.T.E.M. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics FREE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WATER DISCOVERY FIELD TRIP Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park FREE and available to all schools in California Available to K-12 grade Activities Include Plant Factory, Park Tour, Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour (4 th grade and higher), Water Cycle Journey and more! Scheduling Year Round
BUSING MINI-GRANT PROGRAM Available to all schools in California Transportation for the Water Discovery Field Trip $500 per grant Organization can apply twice per school year Grants Accepted Year Round
EARTH DAY FIELD TRIP PROGRAM Available to K-6 grade Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park Activities, giveaways, environmental show and more! 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Full for 2016
WATER IS LIFE Poster Contest Available to all grade levels in IEUA s service area First 5 classes w/ 100% participation get a pizza party! Gift cards for winners Students & Teachers! Deadline Passed
W.E.W.A.C.: WATER EDUCATION WATER AWARENESS COMMITTEE The mission of the Water Education Water Awareness Committee is to promote the efficient use of water and to increase public awareness of the importance of water in Southern California. USEWATERWISELY.COM Programs: Project W.E.T. Fall 2016 Edu-Grant ($750 grant program for water-related activity) Fall 2016 Water Scholar Program Winter 2016 (Deadline Passed) High School Essay Scholarship Program Water Conservation Media Contest Deadline: March 10, 2016 Middle School and High School Early March Deadline Video PSA or Digital Art Check Website for Updates on Deadlines
CLASS PRESENTATIONS Available to IEUA s service area Geared toward K-6 Can accommodate upper level grades by request Water Cycle, Watershed, Wastewater Treatment, Enviroscape, Water Saving Activities The Story of the Santa Ana Watershed: Video and Education Guide Scheduling Available
SOLAR CUP Available to IEUA s service area High School Solar Powered Boat Competition 8-month program with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) This Year s competition: May 13-15, 2016 at Lake Skinner Outreach August 2016 / Deadline September 2016
NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN Live Theatre for Elementary Schools Student Curriculum Teacher Guides Call IEUA for NTC Connection
SHOWS THAT TEACH Live Theatre Student Curriculum Water Conservation
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Board Contributions available to support STEM program activities STEM goals align with IEUA education goals www.ed.gov/stem
RESOURCES SAW Booklet Education Programs Brochure www.usewaterwisely.com
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