The 9/11 Memorial & Museum created the Seedling Program with a cutting from the original Callery Pear Tree that survived the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.
School Seedlings, a Free Program for Educators Written by NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
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Looking to meet Next Generation Science Standards in creative and engaging ways? Whether you’re a teacher or a club leader, DEC s School Seedling Program from the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery is here to help! New York schools and youth organizations can apply to receive 30-50 free tree or shrub seedlings to plant with their students, offering young people an up-close opportunity to participate in conservation while learning about trees and their ecosystem functions! Each school or organization may receive one order per year. Apply online
Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Over $240,000 in End of Year Grants Emeril Lagasse Foundation Announces Over $240,000 in End of Year Grants
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announce it awarded more than
$240,000.00 to eleven nonprofit organizations. The grants will support projects and initiatives aligned with the Foundation’s mission to create opportunities to inspire, mentor and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition and arts education. Emergency funds were also awarded to support hospitality industry workers who are experiencing financial struggles due to COVID-19.
“The need to support the youth in our community has always been a priority of the Foundation. This year, more young people than ever experienced unprecedented hardships,” said Emeril Lagasse Foundation president Brian Kish. “Our grant recipients this December have stepped up to meet increased and evolving needs, even as they faced reduced revenue. We are proud to in