Grant Boosts Environmental Education in Pottstown

Students at Rupert Elementary School participate in the Powered by Nature  program in this photo from 2017.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the office of state Rep. Joe Ciresi.
State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-146th Dist., announced Friday that Pottstown School District has been awarded an environmental education grant.

The $3,000 grant will be used to support the Pottstown Powered by Nature program, teaching fourth to sixth grade students scientific inquiry in environmental issues.

“I’m delighted to see Pottstown School District receive this funding,” said Ciresi.

Last November, the program included a week-long free trip to 

North Bay Environmental Education Center on the Chesapeake Bay

for 168 Pottstown Middle School students

“We know that every dollar spent on our public school children pays dividends," he said.

"In a world where our children will be dealing with the effects of climate change, funding specifically earmarked for environmental education is doubly impactful,” Ciresi said.

Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Education Grant Program awards funding to organizations to implement educational projects that focus on priority topics of climate change, water, or environmental justice. 

Projects range from creative, hands-on lessons for students, teacher training programs, and outdoor learning resources to conservation education for adults.