School Gardens Project
Bee Nature's Partner . . . Plants and Pollinators
The objectives of the 2011-2013 School Gardens Project, "Bee Nature's Partner . . . Plants and Pollinators" are to educate school students by creating native gardens on school grounds. By using the classroom as the laboratory, this project can engage students and teachers. In planning for this project, clubs should emphasize using native plants that attract bees, butterflies, hummngbirds and other native pollinators to the garden.
The gardens may be large or small, portable or stationary. Clubs may also incorporate educational instruction or materials and the sustainability of the gardens.
Objectives
- 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
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 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.
- Download and complete 1-page application form by March 1, and send to NGC School Gardens Chairman
- Application and photo will not be returned except by request
Download the School Garden Project Information & Application Form - WORD
Contact NGC School Garden Projects Chairmen, June Ashwood or IA School Gardens Chairman, Sandy Mangels, for more information.