NGC School Gardens Project
2009-2011
“Bee Nature’s Partner …Plants and Pollinators”
Objective:
· To educate school students, in North and South America, by creating diverse, native gardens on school grounds.
· Use classroom as the laboratory; engage students and teachers.
· Emphasize native plants; use organic methods for both floral and vegetable gardens.
· Emphasize native pollinators; use plants that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.
· Regional Awards – 1st place - $100.00; 2nd place - $50.00; and 3rd place - $25.00
Scope of Project:
· May be large or small
· Portable or stationary
· May incorporate educational instruction & sustainability of gardens
Project Requirements
· Sponsored by federated club
· Focus of importance and education of appropriate native plants and pollinators
· Must be NEW project or NEW phase of an existing school garden
· Project must be completed to apply
· Complete 1-page application for certificate. No Books of Evidence required.
Certificates
· Presented to local Garden Clubs, Regions, States, International Affiliates at 2010 and 2011 NGC Conventions
· Presented to participating schools acknowledging their participation
· Presented to participating clubs that promote the project as a Special Exhibit at any meeting or Standard Flower Show.
· Complete 1-page application form by March 1, 2010 or March 1, 2011 and send to NGC School Gardens Chairman (addresses below).
· Application and photo will not be returned except by request
For more information contact:
Carol M. Bullard, NGC School Gardens Chairman
P.O. Box 9, Pope, MS 38658 662-561-2348 carol.m.bullard@gmail.com
Sandy Mangels, IA School Gardens Chairman
Rua Angra dos Reis 267, 04643-060 S. Paulo, Brazil
sandymangels@hotmail.com and rmangels@amcham.com.br
