BTN Environmental Educational Programs
Back to Natives has developed a series of Schoolyard Habitat Garden and Traveling Naturalist programs for Kindergarten through 7th Grade. Each program covers state standards by introducing children to the wonder of nature, earth systems and California native plants. By using hands on interaction with plants and soil, children learn of the interconnection between plants and animals, and ultimately how humans are dependent on both.
Benefits of Environmental Educational
There are many benefits to environmental education. Research shows that environment-based education improves students’ academic performance and test scores, reduces discipline and attendance problems, and increases their ability to transfer knowledge to new contexts. Research and classroom based studies show that students in experiential environmental education programs learn better, are better citizens, and transfer their knowledge to new situations better. Environment based education helps students to feel more confidants, to feel part of their community, and to think. Below are links for downloadable PDF files of our Educational Programs:
Click HERE to learn about our Traveling Naturalist Programs.
Click HERE to learn about our Schoolyard Habitat Garden Programs.
Click HERE to learn about our Scout Programs.
Click HERE to learn about our Servive Learning Programs.
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School Program Consulting Allow Back to Natives to develop and implement a custom educational program for your facility or organization. Environmental Education is increasingly seen as the tool necessary for organizations to reach out to the community to help them become aware of more sustainable living practices. BTN curriculum is customized to your location and ecological emphasis for your organization. All BTN curriculum is aligned to state guidelines and standards. |
Habitat Restoration Consulting Let Back to Natives provide your organization with habitat restoration services. BTN will provide weed abatement services, paired with identification and protection of currently present sensitive native species. BTN will research the native plant species historically located at the site. We will condition your soil, seed the appropriate, available native plant species, inoculate with mycorrhizae, plant the appropriate, available container plant species, irrigate if necessary, provide controlled site disturbance if appropriate, monitor the restoration site for up to five years and prepare written evaluations for land managers. Even more importantly, if you wish, BTN will recruit, train and coordinate volunteers to help restore your site. Remember, restoration is only successful when the community is involved and volunteerism is encouraged. |
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Native Plant Propagation Program Back to Natives Restoration is dedicated to the appreciation and use of locally native plant species in every aspect of our lives. There is a great need for the understanding and proper training in the use of native plant species. People visiting a nursery to purchase plants are usually not there for a specific species, instead they are looking for what looks healthy, green and has flowers. Propagating natives for the public is one necessary step towards shifting the mindset from water hungry plants. |
Volunteer Training and Recruitment Back to Natives Restoration provides a full service Restoration Volunteer Training and Recruitment Program. Volunteer training and recruitment can be the most difficult and time consuming aspect of any organization. Without volunteers however many of our projects and daily tasks would not be performed. With proper training volunteers can be your most prized asset, and great friends to boot! Allow us to recruit Volunteers for your next project, and we'll show you how valuable volunteers really are! |
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Event Promotion and Media Relations Media relations and event promotion are a mysterious element to many in the non-profit community. Everyone has their own media contact list, but no one seems to cover your event. Let Back to Natives take care of media releases and raise Media Awareness of your events and organization. BTN has reaped the benefits of our Director of Education's MA in Communications and Public Relations, as well as the experience she has had in that professional field. We're enjoyed phenomanal media coverage, public support and turnout. Let BTN promote your next event and relax as the media and the public respond with coverage and support of your worthy cause. |
Native Plant Garden Consulting Water conservation and costs of garden maintenance are turning most people sour towards lawn and gardens. Let Back to Natives examine your yard and area to give your the tools and information necessary for a more successful landscape. BTN will visit your site and give you tips and information on how you can turn a water hungry lawn and traditional non-native landscape into a water saving, money saving beautiful native garden. Gardening should be enjoyable not a punishing labor, BTN will show you how to make it fun again while providing habitat for birds and butterflies!. |
