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-For Immediate Release-
March 26, 2007
The Children’s Habitat Garden Keeps Growing
In 2005, Genesee Land Trust volunteer, Chris Young, along with help from Broccolo Tree and Lawn Care and grant funding from The Captain Planet Foundation, created a Children’s Habitat Garden at the Durand Eastman School in East Irondequoit . As a result, the science curriculum underwent a change that stressed wildlife awareness as the garden was used a laboratory in a hands-on program designed by the district’s Science chair and vice principal, Bill Ottman. The photo, taken by Ms. Young, shows the garden’s growth in one year.
Genesee Land Trust is a local land conservation organization that protects over 2500 acres in Greater Rochester. The Children’s Garden was a part of the 2005 Backyard Habitat Garden Tour. This year’s tour takes place on June 23 rd . Visit www.geneseelandtrust.org . for more information. The Captain Planet Foundation, located in Atlanta , Georgia , encourages environmental awareness for school children and funds children’s gardens across the country.
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Contact:
Margaret Potter Assistant Director Genesee Land Trust 500 East Avenue, Suite 200 Rochester NY 14607 256-2130
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