Trees for Kids grants available for spring
Through March 2, grant applications are being accepted
for “Trees for Kids” grants, which pay up to $5,000 for landscape trees and
mulch for schools and communities to involve youth in planting trees on school
grounds and other public property. For information about how to apply for
a spring Trees for Kids grant, go to www.iowadnr.gov
and search "trees for kids", or contact the grant coordinator at laura.wagner@dnr.iowa.gov.
Essay contest for high school students
Through
March 31, Iowa students in grades 9-11 are invited to celebrate 150 years of
Juneteenth by entering an essay contest. Juneteenth is an international
observance marking the end of slavery on June 19, 1865. This year’s essay
contest theme is “How does education influence freedom, liberty and responsible
citizenship in a culturally diverse society?” Contest requirements and entry
forms can be found at www.educateiowa.gov/documents/school-leader-update/2014/12/2015-iowa-juneteenth-observance-essay-contest.
For more information, contact Celeste Lawson at prinzcipal@aol.com.
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