Community Stewardship Projects

Providing Tools & Resources to Deepen Your Impact

 

In 2021, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), IslandWood facilitated stewardship projects that addressed issues affecting watersheds in our communities.

Thank you to the EPA for awarding IslandWood an environmental education grant in support of this project.

 

Urban School Programs Coordinator Celina Steiger stands in a circle with Community Waters students while they investigate a puddle on the sidewalk.

For Teachers & School Groups

 

We are thrilled to be able to support teachers and students in making a positive impact on their communities through environmental stewardship projects. Projects for 3rd – 8th grade students will be prioritized, but funding is not restricted to this age group. Project funds cannot go directly to teachers or schools, but must go to a 501(c)3 partnership organization, who you will then work with to complete the project. (Please note that this partnership organization could be a Parent Teacher Association). If you do not have an organization in mind, we can help connect you with one!

For Community-Based Organizations

 

Are you a part of an organization that’s already doing stewardship work in your community? Do you have a new idea in mind, or want to deepen the impact of an existing project? We’re here to support! Read on to learn more about how to apply for funding.

Possible Project Ideas

 

Want to get a sense of the projects we’re looking to fund? Looking for inspiration? These are just a few of many potential project ideas:

  • Wetland restoration
  • Tree planting
  • Building a rain garden or other form of green stormwater infrastructure
  • Greenspace clean up work
  • Creating signage, artwork, writing, a podcast, or another form of media to inspire environmental stewardship

FAQs

 

We hope this will help answer some of the questions you may have. If you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Celina Steiger at [email protected].

For Teachers

For CBOs

For Both Teachers & CBOs

Connect With Us

 

Have a question or want more information? Please reach out to Partnerships Manager Celina Steiger at [email protected]. We’re looking forward to connecting with you!

This publication was developed under Assistance Agreement No. NE-01J57301-0 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed in this document are solely those of IslandWood. EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication.