Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Education Outside

JOBS
Field Science Educators at Yosemite National Park, NatureBridge
During each program, NatureBridge educators create an outdoor experience for their students with a focus on academic emphases including: ecology, geology, history of Yosemite, the scientific process and more. Educators incorporate academics with team building, personal growth, and stewardship, while connecting the students' experiences to their lives and communities back home. Each educator works with approximately 10-15 students, grades K-12 on programs that last one to five days. Field science instruction takes place from late August through mid-June. Individuals seeking year-round work may also apply for positions with our summer program.
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Online Communications Project Manager, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC)
The Online Communications Project Manager will serve as an integral member of OAEC’s Program and Administrative Departments, helping to articulate their story through inspiring, user-friendly web-based media targeting a variety of program constituencies. She/he will serve as the project manager for the development and management of the new OAEC website, the design of our online communications strategy, and our social media presence. The Online Communications Project Manager would be expected to work 80% or more of their time at the OAEC office.
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Internships at the Golden Gate National Parks
11 opportunities in environmental education and conservation are currently available through the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
Positions Available at Collective Roots 
Evaluation Specialist

GRANTS
 
Fruit Tree 101 Grant
Ongoing
 
Our orchard donations involve, on average, about 20-25 trees minimum to public schools. The trees, materials, orchard installation design work, and onsite environmental curriculum with students are all donated, free of charge for the benefit of the school and its students. 
 
 
California Native Garden Foundation Grants
Ongoing
 
Each year CNGF makes grants to K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Grant amounts are limited to $1,000 for in-kind assistance, $500 in direct cash assistance, and $5,000 for design services. 
 
 
Awesome Foundation Grants
Ongoing
 
The Foundation provides grants to awesome groups with no strings attached and claims no ownership over the projects it supports.
 
 
Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden Grant
January 2, 2013
 
The National Gardening Association is proud to announce the 3rd year of the Muhammad Ali Peace Center Peace Garden Grant sponsored program by Yum! Brands Foundation. In an effort to help all schools sow the seeds of respect, the Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden is designed to help schools teach lessons of peace and hunger awareness through garden activities. As a global initiative, the United States and all international locations are eligible for participation.
 
 
California Fertilizer Foundation
January 15, 2013
 
Teachers interested in starting or expanding a school garden are invited to apply for one of 24 CFF School Garden Grants of $1,200 plus educational materials. 
 
 
American Honda Foundation
February 1, 2013
 
The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. 
 
 
Bonnie Plants' 3rd Grade Kids Cabbage Program
February 1, 2013
 
Bonnie Plants delivers millions of free cabbage plants each year to students in third grade classes throughout the country. The program offers students a chance to get a unique, hands-on gardening experience through growing colossal cabbages, reaping hefty harvests, and holding high hopes to win “best in state” and receive a $1,000 scholarship towards education from Bonnie Plants. 
 

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