JMG Golden Ray Series — Wildlife Gardener
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- August 31, 2021
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Overview
This curriculum will help children learn about the habitat needs of wildlife and develop a greater appreciation for the environment. The program culminates in a community service project, as the students develop a site recognized by the NWF as a Certified Schoolyard Habitat. (230 pp.)
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