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Program Description (3 pages OR LESS) Please provide the following information about the proposed program: d) Summarize the program services proposed and how the program will address a Town /County priority /goal? Piedmont Wildlife Center staff travel to Carrboro Elementary School once a week,2 hrs /day, for 20 weeks during the 2017 -18 school year. We would hold a 2 -hour continuing education training for teachers so they can help facilitate activities, get more teaching tools, and develop their own nature connection. Our nature connection program would positively engage all students enrolled in the Community School afterschool program at Carrboro Elementary. Because our program is outdoors and active, we help improve the health of those who participate. According to ProPublica.org, 37% of students at Carrboro elementary are eligible to receive free or discounted lunches. Our program would address the Human Service Needs priority goal #2: education, mentorship and afterschool programming for youth that may be facing a variety of challenges at no cost to families. e) Describe the community need or problem to be addressed in relation to the Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment, Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, Town of Chanel Hill Council Goals, Carrboro goals, or other community priorities (i.e. Council /Board Goals). Reference local data (using the provided links, i.e. Chapel Hill Human Services Needs Assessment) to support the need for this program. Our afterschool program would address the goals and assessments described in the Chapel Hill 2020 plan's section of Nurture Our Community which states: "Chapel Hill strives to live in harmony with the natural world, sustaining its present community, and preserving its quality of life for the future." They benefit from "a commitment to stewardship through a healthier ecosystem and the many opportunities to enjoy natural areas and recreation for all ages and abilities within the community." We lead children in hands -on, outdoor activities, storytelling, nature - Chemed games and explorations that stimulate curiosity and awaken enthusiasm for the natural world. When we are able to work with youth over a long period of time, their connection to nature and community strengthens. They are positively engaged and apt to be better stewards of their environment and encourage family and friends to do the same. Since Carrboro Elementary is a Title 1 school with 37% of students eligible for free or reduced -price lunch, participants would include those from low- income and possibly at -risk households. This is a direct need described on page 6 of the Human Service Needs in Chapel Hill document prepared in 2012. f) Who is your target population of individuals to benefit from this program and how will they be identified and connected with the program? Our target population is elementary school children, grades K -5, enrolled in the afterschool program at Carrboro Elementary school. The Afterschool Manager requested that we come back and work with all their students. Our staff will travel to the school to conduct the program. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. (Ex. Identify Program Manager and credentials, describe training provided to volunteers, etc.) 1/12/2017 2:56:42 PM 12 Of 29