Events in January
JANUARY 1-30
Green Step mentors are asked to send a list of projects for each school they are mentoring for the award year 2020.
Green Step school leaders are asked to start submitting pictures with detailed captions (or videos) showing students learning, doing and teaching others for each of their projects to jane.hiller@sonoco.com.
Be sure to copy your mentor on the email as well.
JANUARY - APRIL
Every Kid Outdoors
Congaree National Park is hosting the 4th Annual “Every Kid Outdoors” program which brings 4th-grade students from Title 1 schools in several surrounding counties to experience Congaree National Park. Volunteers are needed.
Contact: Jon Manchester.
Plan Ahead
FEBRUARY 3
Nomination deadline for 2020 Richland County Conservation Teacher of the Year.
Details.
FEBRUARY 3
Application deadline
Conservation Education Mini-Grants to support environmental projects at Richland County schools with up to $1,000.
Details.
MARCH 2-6
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is seeking real world experiences (job shadowing and internships) for 9 th-12 th grade students during “Winterim,” the first week of March 2020. Contact Donnie Bain if you’re willing to have a student (or students) shadow your office, or if you have a student project that would provide real-world experience.
APRIL 25
50th Anniversary of Earth Day Celebration
Green Step Schools and mentors may apply to participate at an activity table by contacting Jane Hiller.
Time: 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Location: Columbia Art Museum
APRIL 28
Richland Recycles Education Day
For 4th and 5th grade students.
Time: 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Location: South Carolina State Fair Grounds
School should contact: Jackie Hong
Presenters should contact: Jane Hiller
Year Round
Richland County Recreation Commission
is seeking conservation education presenters for events, after-school programs and summer camps.
Contact: Shanita Seymore
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