Environmental Education for Santa Clara Valley Schools

$32,063

open space authority funds contributed to project

2020

project awarded

This project brings a wide variety of hands-on science and nature programs that meet the needs of students, teachers, and parents of Title I schools in the Santa Clara Valley. Their programs help develop science skills, inspire a love of nature, and promote environmental stewardship. Through this project, Environmental Volunteers provide support and resources to underserved communities to ensure the outdoors and science and nature education are accessible to all.
Award Date:
September 28, 2020
Program:
Urban Grant Program
Location:
Title I schools located in San Jose

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