2023
Judy Beck Grant Projects Recap
This past year , eight projects received a total of $ 12,890 in funding through the third annual Judy Beck Grant program , honoring the late Judy Beck ’ s environmental legacy and 32-year service as a park board commissioner in Glenview .
The Grove : Birding with Friends The Birding with Friends project created public programming teaching the basics of bird watching . This project achieved success during guided bird walks and special programs , including Migratory Bird Day and Grandparent ’ s Day Bird Walk . The grant facilitated the purchase of high-quality binoculars , colorful waterproof bird identification booklets , and bird call / sound identification equipment for The Grove to make these programs possible .
Glenview Community Church Nursery School ( GCCNS ): Rainbow Garden This project provided education for children ages 2-6 on the benefits of gardening through hands-on exploration and sensory input . With the support of this grant , GCCNS was able to purchase the seeds , tools and garden supports for garden beds . The Rainbow Garden successfully engaged over 100 preschool students and 18 teachers . The project yielded a sensory garden and resulted in a harvest including carrots , peas , swiss chard , and herbs which were donated to the Northfield Township Food Pantry .
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian : Indigenous Medicine & Pollinator Garden Programs This project developed programs to educate the public and local schools on the traditional Indigenous ecological knowledge , environmental conservation , and practices of food sovereignty . The Judy Beck Grant supported the early growing season , acquisition of supplies , and removal of invasive species , laying the groundwork for future expansion and educational programs . The Mitchell Museum was able to introduce mini garden tours as part of school and community group tours . The project successfully created an informative spreadsheet detailing plants in the garden , traditional uses , and identification information , forming the foundation for future educational initiatives .