Benefits of a Schoolyard Habitat

Schoolyard Habitats® are more than just wildlife gardens or outdoor classrooms.  The entire process of planning, building and maintaining a schoolyard habitat provides a wide range of benefits to students, teachers, the administration and the community, as well as to wildlife.

Some of the many benefits of Schoolyard Habitats® include:

  • Increased student comprehension, performance and motivation
  • Local site for teachers for interdisciplinary studies
  • More opportunities and resources for creative instruction
  • Reduced costs for school grounds upkeep and maintenance
  • Restored habitat that gives local wildlife food, water, cover and places to raise their offspring

Learn more about the academic benefits of Schoolyard Habitats®...

 

 
2012 Craig Tufts Education Scholarship Announced

Students between the ages of 8-18 are welcome to apply for the Craig Tufts Educational Scholarship to attend a week-long nature adventure camp in Colorado. Learn more at www.nwf.org/CraigTufts or contact Eliza Russell to receive the application package. 

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