Community-informed Facility Upgrade Planning to Expand Outdoor Education Experiences

$40,000

open space authority funds contributed to project

2020

project awarded

The urban bird banding station Coyote Creek Field Station performs research, skills training, and innovative science-focused educational outreach. The grant will fund field station improvements to accommodate the expansion of education and community outreach activities. Facility improvement planning will be extensively informed by consultation with educators, with a priority focus on engaging with underserved communities, to ensure that the expansion serves local needs.
Award Date:
December 11, 2020
Program:
Urban Grant Program
Location:
Sobrato Nonprofit Center at 524 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035

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