WIPO & US Patent Pending

 

Grant & Fundraising

Here are some tips and links to help you find money to purchase our equipment and other classrom supplies in these tight economic times when school budgets have been slashed.

*Start with your parent association to support a WormWatcher for Earth Day!

*Make a request for someone to sponsor a WormWatcher in your school newsletter or on their website

*Ask the science supervisor for your area

Grants

Soil and Water Conservation Districts

• National Educators Association (NEA) Green Grants
• Green Schools Foundation
• Dominion Grants
• KidsGardening.org
• Office Depot: Kids in Need
• Green Schools Initaitive

For Virginia Residents:

Education Foundations -in many regions of Virginia

• Virginia Environmental Endowment
• Virginia Professional Educators
• Hampton Roads Clean Grants
• Virginia Association of Science Teachers: lists many sources (easiest!!)

Fundraisers

Smencils - scented pencils made of recycled paper.

Sponsorship

• Parent sponsors - note many companies will match their donation.
• Whole Foods
• Lowes

 

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Adopt a Bin Program

If budgets are tight, consider sharing a WormWatcher and promote your efforts to BE GREEN daily by seeking sponsors.  Check out these templates for your use. Feel free to customize them -- and spread the word about vermicomposting.

• Adopt-a-Bin Certificate (More Formal Version)
  
• Adopt-a-Bin Certificate (More Playful Version)
  
• Certificate of Appreciation
  
• Stickers (to promote, journal or say thanks!)

 

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Free Sample Activities

CLICK HERE TO SEE A LIST OF SAMPLE ACTIVITIES BY GRADE