Golden Pond, KY – Are you an educator interested in planning a field trip to experience the Land Between The Lakes outdoor classroom? If so, now is the time to apply for an Educational Field Trip Grant. The deadline for the 2014-2015 school year field trip grant application is April 30th, 2014.
The Educational Field Trip Grant is available to public school districts within 100 miles of Land Between The Lakes.
Land Between The Lakes programs support the Kentucky and Tennessee States’ K-12 curriculum guidelines for science, arts and humanities, and social studies.
“Our programs offer students a hands-on experience to connect with nature,” said Richard Lomax, Environmental Education Specialist. “A field trip to Land Between The Lakes helps students gain a better understanding of science and history in an outdoor classroom. We make learning fun! It’s an experience they’ll always remember.”
The U.S. Forest Service, Friends of Land Between The Lakes, and Calloway County Homemakers sponsor the school grant program.
For more information about our Educational Field Trip Grant, visit the Friends of LBL website or call 270-924-2091. Results of selected recipients will be posted online by June 30th, 2014.
Come Outside and Play at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, managed by the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. Land Between The Lakes provides outdoor recreation, lake access, land management, and environmental education for the public to enjoy.
We encourage visitors to review the official website at www.lbl.org often for Calendar of Events, updates on programs and policies, safety information, maps, temporary trail and road closures, and more, or call 800.LBL.7077 or 270.924.2000.
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