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Outside Agencies/Human Services <br /> PROGRAM INFORMATION <br /> *Please submit for each program if applying for funding for more than one program. <br /> 6. Program Name:Earthkeepers Afterschool Pro ram <br /> Program Primary contact and Title: Pete Heinze. Education Programs Coordinator <br /> Telephone Number: 919-489-0900 E-Mail:petea()piedmontwildlifecenter.org <br /> 7. Please briefly describe the proposed program, inclIuding an explanation of how it aligns with the Town of Chanel Hill <br /> and Cai rboro's Results Framework and Orange CoulhtV BOCC Goals and Priorities,and the target population to benefit <br /> fromtheprogram. (250 words or less) <br /> Our Earthkeepers outdoor program address) s Chapel Hill and Carrboro's Strategic objectives 1 and <br /> 3; and Orange County's goals of creating,lpreserving, and protecting a natural environment, and <br /> ensuring a high quality of life and lifelong Iāœ“rarning. Students hike, play, and learn naturalist skills. <br /> They are challenged to explore whatever lora or fauna captures their attention with all of their <br /> senses. Teachers ask questions to heighten their curiosity, challenge their observations, and keep <br /> them wondering. Students develop a relatior ship with what sparked their interest, motivating them to <br /> preserve and protect our environment, oontir ue learning and use these skills in the classroom. <br /> 8.Target Population: Please complete the table below with numbers(not percentages)of individuals served and <br /> projected to be served. <br /> Program Target Population Demographics <br /> Projected Actual Projected Projected <br /> 2020-2021 2020.2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 <br /> Gender <br /> Men 202 608 92 106 <br /> Women 122 362 99 87 <br /> Nonbinary/Genderqueer 0 1 2 1 <br /> Self Describe 0 0 0 0 <br /> Total 1 324 1 971 193 194 <br /> Race and Ethnicity <br /> Black or African-American 0 5 20 5 <br /> American Indian or Alaska Native 0 0 0 0 <br /> Asian 14 30 9 1 <br /> Cover Page P a g e 9 o f 21 <br />