BASD Receives Environmental Education Grant - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

BASD Receives Environmental Education Grant - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

The Butler Area School District will receive money from the state to help with the installation of special gardens at elementary schools. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently announced the district has been awarded a $5,000 Environmental Education grant. The money will go towards the “BASD STEELS Implementation” project to engage at least 500 students in outdoor hands-on learning experiences utilizing the Nature Trail…

Over $175k awarded to environmental education projects in Central Pennsylvania

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded over $1 million for projects across the state that work to promote environmental stewardship, including several in Central Pennsylvania. The funding comes from the Environmental Education Grants program, which works to educate those who live or work in areas that are affected by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution. According to the DEP, 87%…