[StBernard] (CORRECTED) EPA Awards Over $38, 000 to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

[Westley Annis]

 (CORRECTED) EPA Awards Over $38,000 to the Louisiana State University
Agricultural Center

EPA Awards Over $38,000 

to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center 

  

(Dallas, Texas - September 24, 2010)  The Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has awarded $38,340 to the Louisiana State University (LSU)
Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge.  The funds will be used by LSU to
conduct workshops and provide hands-on guidance and information on the
implementation of the School Garden Curriculum and school gardens at ten
middle and high school campuses in Louisiana.  Gardening kits and basic
supplies will be provided to implement the gardens at each campus and the
project will also pair a local Master Gardener with each school to assist
with hands-on gardening.  

  

School gardens are important learning spaces, play-yards for children, a
tool to teach consumption of healthy foods and encourage physical activity
for students.  While playing and learning in these green spaces children
will also be using their science and math skills in a hands-on manner.  

  

Additional information on EPA grants:
http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm
<http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm>  

  

More about activities in EPA Region 6:  http://www.epa.gov/region6
<http://www.epa.gov/region6>  

  

EPA audio file is available at:
http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/podcast/sep2010.html
<http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/podcast/sep2010.html>  

  

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