What do implementing a youth bicycle program, planting a drought-tolerant garden, and using solar kits to measure energy have in common? Envisioned by Santa Barbara County teachers and funded by Care for Our Earth grants, those environmental service projects were among dozens last year that showed local students the importance of saving energy, cutting traffic and pollution, and conserving water. Teachers of grades K through 12 are again encouraged to apply for this year’s $300 Care for Our Earth grants.
Applications for 2015-2016 are due on Nov. 20 and can be found at www.teachersnetwork.sbceo.org.
This article appears in Nov 19-26, 2015.
