HNP Schools Program

Thank you for your interest in the HNP Schools Program! If you have any questions on this application, please contact Janneke Peterson (janneke@homegrownnationalpark.org).

We are happy to work with you and your school to determine an appropriate location for the native plant garden. All costs surrounding this program will be fully covered by the grant. The value of the program for one year is $4,000.

Info & Interest

School Name*

School Location*

Your Name (Educator)*

Your Email (Educator)*

Grade Level Taught*

Subject Taught*

Estimated Student Count*

Approximate number of students who would participate

Why are you interested in partnering with HNP through this program?*

Program & Habitat Commitments

This program combines classroom learning with hands-on habitat restoration. Participating teachers will teach the Symbiotic Schoolyard Ecosystems unit and install a native plant garden on campus.

HNP will support garden planning and installation. Garden size will be determined based on student participation and available space. A standard 6 x 10 foot garden includes 25 native perennial plants.

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What interests you about teaching this curriculum?

What would need to change for you to teach this unit?

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Where on campus could the garden go?

If you have more than one possible area, please list a few options.

Mostly sunny location (6+ hours daily)Available planting space is at least 6 ft × 10 ftSoil is workable (not compacted gravel or rocky)Soil is plantable (mostly clay or loam, but can be sandy with lawn or weeds)Good drainage (no standing water when it rains)Access to a water sourceNo obstacles in the planting area (utility poles, overhead wires, tree branches, etc.)No underground utilities (consult campus maintenance or call local utility)10+ ft from buildings (won't interfere with windows, doors, or HVAC systems)

Prep & Maintenance

Before planting, you will prepare a 6 × 10 area by removing lawn and weeds. After planting, the garden will need basic care while it gets established, including watering during the first three weeks, occasional weeding, and supplemental watering during dry periods. HNP will provide the training and guidance to set you up for success.

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Who will help maintain the garden during the school year and over breaks?*

Timeline & Training

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Future Enrichment (Optional)

Hopefully, you will teach the Symbiotic Schoolyard Ecosystem Unit for years to come in conjunction with new native garden spaces.

After Year 1, schools can continue planting additional roll-out gardens, or move to Phase 2: wildflower seed propagation.

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