Community Garden Magazine Issue Two October 2015 | Page 42

Green Thumb Challenge. Connects children with nature and they healthy benefits of gardening as poart of a nationwide movement to get kids growing Green Your School Challenge. ‘Do Something’ is awarding prizes to K-12 schools that reduce their carbon footprint. Golden Carrot Awards. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is seeking nominations for its Golden Carrots Awards for outstanding school food service professionals who have developed and implemented a healthful and successful school lunch program. Herb Society of America Grant for Educators. The Grant for Educators challenges individuals, groups or small businesses to develop and deliver learning experience s to the public. The grant recognizes innovative projects that enhance herbal education in school systems, in communities, or, in any public forum (electronic or person-to-person). Home Depot Community Impact Grants Program. Provides support to non-profit organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities. Illinois DNR Biodiversity Field Trip Grants. Grants to take your students on a field trip to study some aspect of Illinois’ natural or cultural biodiversity. Illinois DNR Wildlife Habitat action Grants. Involve your students in hands-on natural resources stewardship. Intel Schools of Distinction Awards in Math and Science. Every year, Intel honors U.S. schools demonstrating excellence in math and science education through 42