ENRTF ID: 141-CH

Project Title: Providing Residential Environmental Learning Experiences to Underserved Students

Category: H. Proposals seeking $200,000 or less in funding
Sub-Category: C. Environmental Education

Summary: Through program and busing scholarships, and a multi-language informational orientation video, we wish to connect Minnesota’s increasingly diverse and changing K-12 student demographics to nature through residential environmental learning experiences.

Total Project Budget: $ 150,000
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Bryan Wood
Sponsoring Organization: Audubon Center of the North Woods
Job Title: Executive Director
Address: PO Box 530
Sandstone MN 55072
Telephone Number: (320) 245-2648
Email bwood@audubon-center.org
Web Address: www.audubon-center.org

Location: Statewide

Alternate Text for Visual: Shown are the multiple benefits and enhanced educational outcomes that occur when children spend time in nature including better academic performance, enhanced attention, increased engagement and enthusiasm, and improved behavior.