A GARDEN IN EVERY SCHOOL®A SCHOOL IN EVERY GARDEN

March 3, 2016 Workshop

PROGRAM PARTNERS & SPONSORS

CALIFORNIA IS IN A HISTORIC DROUGHT

Governor Brown declared a Drought Emergency on January 17, 2014.

All need to do their part in using water efficiently.

65-75% of water use is for outdoor purposes.

Garden Program aids in highlighting the precious nature of our natural resource.

Oroville ReservoirAugust, 2008

Lake MeadFebruary, 2008

This view of Lake Mead was taken last July 26, 2007 during the seventh straight year of drought.

GARDEN-BASED LEARNINGALIGNED WITH CONTENT STANDARDSBenefits of School Gardens as

Outdoor ClassroomsEncourages wise water usage.Underscores good nutritional habits.Illustrates the web of life.Celebrates multi-cultural awareness.Effective with different learning modalities.Increases students’ self-esteem.Enhances academic instruction. Builds teamwork.

School Garden Themes

Wise-Water Usage Bird and Butterfly Native Plants Sustainable Agriculture Literacy Sensory California Regions

Components of a Successful School GardenSchool StaffMaintenance

TeamStudentsParentsCommunity

WHAT THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE

Longevity Maintenance Additional Funding Additional Labor

TASK LIST & SCHEDULE

Task Name Finish

1 Garden in Every School® Workshop March 3, 20162 Applications Due April 7, 20163 Review Applications April 20164 Site Evaluations May 20165 Award Garden Grants May 20166 Develop Garden Design &

Irrigation Parts ListAugust 2016 –September 2016

7 Site Preparation September 2016 –November 2016

8 Garden, Vegetable Beds, and Drip Irrigation Installation

October 2016 –February 2017

9 Dedication Spring 201710 Program Summary Due June 2017

GARDEN DESIGN CRITERIA

Efficient Irrigation Water-Wise Plants Vegetables – Up to 7 Vegetable Beds Other Plants & ThemesWater Feature NOT Funded By Program

WATER-WISE USAGEEfficient

Irrigation

Water-WisePlants

SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE(KIDS LIKE VEGGIES!)

Sensory

Bird & Butterfly

CALIFORNIAREGIONS & TIMELINE

SITE PREPARATIONTurf Removal

Before After

Site Preparation Continued

Digging Trenches

Site Preparation Continued

BuildingBoxes

SOIL PREPARATION& PLANTING

DEDICATIONSCelebrating our Gardens

GARDEN IN EVERY SCHOOL® GARDENSLEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Oak Park Elementary

Fontana

ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARYALTA LOMA

COYOTE CANYON ELEMENTARYRANCHO CUCAMONGA

GRAPELAND ELEMENTARYETIWANDA

CYPRESS ELEMENTARYFONTANA

RANCH VIEW ELEMENTARYONTARIO

STORK ELEMENTARYALTA LOMA

Questions

EDUCATION & BEYONDMarch 3, 2016

FREE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

• Water Discovery Field Trip• Busing Mini-Grant• Earth Day Field Trip• Water is Life Poster Contest• Water Education Water Awareness Committee (WEWAC)• Class Presentations• Solar Cup• National Theatre for Children• Shows That Teach• S.T.E.M. – Science, Technology, Engineering &

Mathematics

Program Overview

WATER DISCOVERY FIELD TRIP• Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park• FREE and available to all schools in California• Available to K-12 grade• Activities Include Plant Factory, Park Tour, Wastewater Treatment

Plant Tour (4th grade and higher), Water Cycle Journey and more!

Scheduling Year Round

BUSING MINI-GRANT PROGRAM• Available to all schools in California• Transportation for the Water Discovery Field Trip• $500 per grant• Organization can apply twice per school year

Grants Accepted Year Round

EARTH DAY FIELD TRIP PROGRAM• Available to K-6 grade• Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park• Activities, giveaways, environmental show and more!

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Full for 2016

“WATER IS LIFE” Poster Contest Available to all grade levels in

IEUA’s service area First 5 classes w/ 100%

participation get a pizza party! Gift cards for winners –

Students & Teachers!

Deadline Passed

W.E.W.A.C.: WATER EDUCATION WATERAWARENESS COMMITTEE The mission of the Water Education Water Awareness Committee is

to promote the efficient use of water and to increase public awareness of the importance of water in Southern California.

USEWATERWISELY.COM Programs:

Project W.E.T. – Fall 2016 Edu-Grant ($750 grant program for water-related activity) – Fall

2016 Water Scholar Program – Winter 2016 (Deadline Passed)

High School Essay Scholarship Program

Water Conservation Media Contest – Deadline: March 10, 2016 Middle School and High School Early March Deadline Video PSA or Digital Art

Check Website for Updates on Deadlines

CLASS PRESENTATIONS

• Available to IEUA’s service area

• Geared toward K-6• Can accommodate upper

level grades by request• Water Cycle, Watershed,

Wastewater Treatment, Enviroscape, Water Saving Activities

• The Story of the Santa Ana Watershed: Video and Education Guide

Scheduling Available

SOLAR CUP• Available to IEUA’s service area• High School Solar Powered Boat Competition• 8-month program with the Metropolitan Water

District of Southern California (MWD)• This Year’s competition: May 13-15, 2016 at

Lake Skinner

Outreach August 2016 / Deadline September 2016

NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN

Live Theatre for Elementary SchoolsStudent Curriculum Teacher Guides

Call IEUA for NTC Connection

SHOWS THAT TEACH

Live TheatreStudent Curriculum Water Conservation

STEM• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics• Board Contributions available to support STEM

program activities• STEM goals align with IEUA education goals

www.ed.gov/stem

RESOURCES SAW Booklet Education Programs Brochure www.usewaterwisely.com

Questions?