Hands on learning enhances classroom lessons when students visit Land Between the Lakes through the School Field Trip Grant program.
The Friends of Land Between The Lakes offer public school districts within 100 miles an opportunity to receive an Educational Field Trip Grant. Applications for the 2019/2020 School Year are due to be received at 345 Maintenance Road, Golden Pond, KY 42211 (attention Jim Taylor) on Friday April 28, 2019. If you have questions you may reach out to Jim Taylor at jtaylor@friendsoflbl.org or call him at (270) 924-2091.
The Educational Field Trip Grant assists schools in covering costs for facility admission fees at Woodlands Nature Station, Homeplace 1850s Farm and Golden Pond Planetarium; program costs; and dorm rental at Brandon Spring Group Center during the 2019-2020 school year. Grant amount awarded to schools is based on:
- School’s matching funds
- Number of students
- Income level of families in applicant school (as represented by free and reduced lunch percentage)
- Programs the school plans to participate in at Land Between the Lakes
All educational programs are designed to support Kentucky and Tennessee State K-12 curriculum guidelines for science, social studies and arts and humanities. “Our programs and facilities offer students experiences to connect with nature, the stars, and history in support of classroom teaching,” said Aviva Yasgur, Executive Director of the Friends of Land Between the Lakes.
The grant program is sponsored by the US Forest Service, Friends of Land Between the Lakes, Calloway County Homemakers, Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., and other private donors. Support for this important program is always appreciated. Contact Friends of Land Between the Lakes Executive Director Aviva Yasgur, (270) 924-2077, ayasgur@friendsoflbl.org, to learn how you can help more schools visit Land Between the Lakes.
Grant award results will be posted by July 15, 2019.
For more information, visit www.friendsoflbl.org.
About the Friends of Land Between the Lakes
Land Between The Lakes Association (Friends of Land Between the Lakes) is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to work with public and private stakeholders to educate, improve, promote, conserve and provide stewardship for the Land Between the Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area. More information is available at www.friendsoflbl.org. It is supported through business and personal memberships, gift shop sales and other contributions.