2011 Calendar Artwork Contest
Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education, announces its 2011 Environmental Calendar Contest. Students from grades K-6 in Alabama are encouraged to submit a drawing concerning an environmental issue such as recycling, ozone, water conservation, wildlife, forestry, and energy conservation. Teachers are encouraged to use this as a means of teaching about Alabama’s environment.

For more information and the application, click here.

Legacy Announces the 2010 Educator Workshop Series
Legacy is pleased to announce the 2010 Workshop Series. The series is designed to give educators the opportunity to experience the wonder of Alabama's diverse environment all the while equipping them with the knowledge and resources to take their experiences back into the classroom.

In addition to the annual Summer Institute and the Down Under in North Alabama workshop, Legacy has partnered with the Alabama 4-H Center to conduct a series of workshops at their beautiful location in Columbiana that cover topics like water, birds, pollution, and caves.

To see the complete list of dates and locations, click here.

 

Grant Recipient Spotlight: Cleveland High School
One of the FY2010 grant recipients, Cleveland High School in Cleveland, Alabama, is working hard to put their $9,960 grant from Legacy to great use by constructing an elaborate outdoor classroom.

With features that include a garden pond, bog garden, raised planting beds, a toad habitat, and more, teacher Nancy Caffee is working hard to give the students at CHS an interactive experience in which to learn about our environment.

Pictured is Ms. Caffee (left) with Legacy Executive Director Paige Moreland (center), and principal Denise Martin (right). For more pictures, click here.

2010 EnviroBowl Dates and Locations Announced
Legacy will host six regional EnviroBowl Competitions throughout the state of Alabama, held in Dothan, Florence, Jacksonville, Mobile, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa. Legacy invites your school to form a team and participate in the regional EnviroBowl Competition held closest to your school system.

To see the complete list of dates and location, click here.

 

2009 Scholarship Recipients Announced
As part of Legacy's ongoing commitment to help educate Alabama's citizens about the importance of protecting our environment, each year Legacy awards college scholarships to hardworking, deserving students who are pursuing environmentally related careers. Students must be at least be of junior standing to apply.

Recently, Legacy awarded $12,000 in scholarships to seven students across the state. To see the list of recipients, click here.

Legacy Awards More Than $85,000 in 2010 Grants
Each year, Legacy provides environmental education grants annually through the Competitive Grants and Mini-Grants Programs. Funds for these programs are allocated specifically to assist with helping to create environmentally responsible citizens through education.

This year Legacy awarded more than $85,000 in grant money to 14 worthwhile projects. To see a complete list in each category, please click the appropriate link below.

2010 Competitive Grant Recipients
2010 Mini-Grant Recipients