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For Immediate Release – January 19, 2021
Youth Habitat Enhancement Projects Receive Funding Through Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) today announced that 43 Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants have been awarded from the fall 2020 application period. A total of $35,524.59 will be distributed.
“The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program provides children and educators with an opportunity to increase the use of native plants in Illinois landscapes while benefitting wildlife species,” said IDNR Director Colleen Callahan. “By participating in these projects, students learn that their efforts can make a positive difference in the world, and they gain experience in problem-based learning by planning, developing and maintaining the habitat.”
GLENVIEW (WLS) His parents first put a paintbrush in Emmett Kiyoshi Wilson s hands when he was 4 years old. Little did they know it would soon become his strongest means of communication, and the prolific artist s work would soon fill their home. At first we just thought we were just the proud parents, said his father, Paul Wilson. But everybody who saw it seemed to be moved by his stuff, so that s how this started developing.
Born with Down syndrome, Emmett s family was determined he get the same opportunities as other kids. While writing by hand is a challenge, he expresses himself in brilliant colors and shapes with a paintbrush.