A first-hand look at the impact of local philanthropy
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Students from Norwich have their first sailing experience last week as part of the New England Science and Sailing partnership with Norwich Public Schools. (Deb Battit/CFECT) |
Over the past two weeks, we checked in with several of our grantees and got a great look at some of the experiential learning happening throughout the region, all made possible by generous donors through Community Foundation grants.
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This week, we visited the Connecticut Audubon Society Science in Nature Education program in Pomfret, where fourth graders from Samuel Huntington Elementary School in Norwich participated in an “Owl Prowl.” A $10,000 Norwich Youth grant brought this field-based, outdoor educational program aimed at strengthening the student's scientific knowledge and skills, and increasing their conservation awareness. (Deb Battit/CFECT) |
At High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme, local youth develop confidence, communications skills and self-esteem by interacting and developing relationships with horses. (Maryam Elahi/CFECT) |
Exposure to local marine environments and creatures and working side-by-side with professional marine scientists are some of the experiential learning opportunities offered by Project Oceanology in Groton. (Maryam Elahi/CFECT) |
Two students at West Side Middle School in Groton chat during a Safe Futures class held at the school last week on healthy relationships. (Maryam Elahi/CFECT) |