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- 1. 2015 AZGFD Heritage Grants for Education Info Session
- 2. About the AZGFD • Arizona Game and Fish Department • State government agency responsible for managing all of the state’s wildlife species • Receive no general tax dollars • www.azgfd.gov
- 3. About the presenter • Eric Proctor • Wildlife Education Coordinator • Former middle school science teacher • Responsible for teacher PD and curriculum development • eproctor@azgfd.gov • www.azgfd.gov/focuswild
- 4. About the Heritage Fund • Ballot initiative passed by voters in 1990 • 2:1 ratio (more than 60% of the vote) • Up to $10 million for AZ lottery revenue goes to AZGFD • Crucial for funding wildlife conservation efforts including wolves, ferrets, eagles and condors • www.azgfd.gov/heritage
- 5. About the Heritage Grants • Started in 1992 as part of the Heritage Fund • Nearly 700 projects totaling more than $13 million • About $400,000 available in 2015 • Open to PUBLIC entities, private/non-profit need sponsor • Applications due 5pm on 9/30/14 • Six categories: – Public access – Urban Wildlife – IIAPM – Environmental Education – Outdoor Education – Schoolyard Habitats
- 6. Environmental Education • Total: $16,000; Grants from $500-$10,000 • Option 1: Educator Professional Development Partnerships – Off-set costs associated with AZGFD-sponsored PD – Continued and sustained, rather than one-time workshops – Should work with AZGFD staff • Option 2: North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Education and Outreach – Develop and implement education/outreach related to NAM • Option 3: Developing Natural Resource Stewards – Multi-organization partnerships projects – Use outdoor recreation to develop appreciation/stewardship of natural resources
- 7. Outdoor Education • Total: $16,000; Grants from $500-$2,500 • Costs associated with wildlife-related field trips inc. transportation, sub fees, materials. No entrance fees. • Option 1: Outdoor, Nature-based Field Experience – Explore habitats and wildlife at one or more outdoor settings – Teacher created, rather than established program – Standards-based, inquiry-oriented, hands-on – Pre/post activities • Option 2: Youth Day at the Outdoor Expo – Visit AZGFD Outdoor Expo Youth Day, Friday, March 27, 2015 • Option 3: Outdoor Programs at Hirsch Conservation Education Area – Participate in hands-on program in north Phoenix – Choose at least 3 potential dates – Digital photography, geocaching, sport fishing, wildlife tracking, or watchable wildlife
- 8. Schoolyard Habitats • Total: $37,500; Grants from $500-$10,000 • Costs associated with wildlife-related habitats that accomodates wildlife education. Not vegetable gardens, greenhouses, etc. • Option 1: Development of New Wildlife Habitats on School Sites – On schoolgrounds or immediately adjacent – Encourage native urban wildlife increase awareness/appreciation of wildlife and habitats – Use native plants – Space that encourages outdoor exploration and learning – Standards-based instructional materials – Student involvement in all phases • Option 2: Enhancement or Restoration of Heritage Funded Schoolyard Habitat – Must be an existing Heritage funded habitat – Improvements could include viewing blinds, feeders, nest boxes, tortoise enclosure, water sources, interpretive signs, non-native plant removal, low water use irrigation