2023-515-E-DEAPR-Piedmont Wildlife Center-Outside Agency Funding

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PROGRAM INFORMATION *Please submit for each program if applying for funding for more than one program. 9. Program Name: Earthkeepers Afterschool Program Program Primary Contact and Title: Katie Zimmerman, Education Programs Coordinator Telephone Number:919-489-0900 E-Mail: katiez@piedmontwildlifecenter.org 10.Please briefly describe the proposed program, including an explanation of how it aligns with the Town of , and Orange County BOCC Goals and Priorities, and the target population to benefit from the program. (250 words or less) a high quality of life and lifelong learning that champions diversity, education at all levels, libraries, parks, recreation, and animal welfare. Through our programs, children ages 5-14 and from all walks of life learn naturalist skills that improve their awareness, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Both they and their teachers are encouraged to ask questions to heighten their curiosity, challenge their observations, and keep them wondering. Students develop a relationship with what sparks their interest, motivating them to preserve and protect our environment, continue learning and use these skills in the classroom. In FY 22-23, we brought our program to Carrboro Elementary School with both an afterschool program and 3 programs on their teacher work days. In addition, we ran our program at 3 middle schools in Orange County. In FY 23- programs at an elementary school in Orange County as well as continue the programs at the existing schools. Our projected numbers are based on similar attendance at the Orange County elementary school as what we have previously experienced at Carrboro Elementary. 11. Target Population:Please complete the table below with numbers (not percentages) of individuals served and projected to be served. DocuSign Envelope ID: 59AE45FB-98E0-4087-8250-10D08A4AD3AD