Report on conservation grant
The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge’s Education Committee recently received a grant report and photos from Necie Moore, with the Lee Adolescent Mothers Program in Fort Myers, as a result of a “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge Environmental Education Grant awarded to her. The grant was for a project to create a food garden. Moore reported, “The students planted fruit trees from ECHO and interns came over to assist with descriptions and planting techniques. Each student adopted a plant or tree and created an informational sign for her plant. Students planted, mulched, watered and cared for their plants. Our plants produce edible fruits, et cetera, to be used in culinary classes. The fruits will be given to students to expose them to new experiences and nutritional value will be discussed.” To support the educational grants and other conservation education projects, visit https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E54182&id=12.