MILTON, Ga. — The City of Milton recently awarded six schools with environmental education grants that support agricultural and environmental programs, projects and curriculum.
The city awards the grants annually to boost environmental efforts at its public schools, an initiative that reflects a desire to further the enrichment of local students while promoting the city’s rural heritage. Funds have been used on pollinator plants, composting, native plantings, water quality and recycling.
This year, Mayor Peyton Jamison joined city staff and city councilmembers in visiting and delivering $600 checks and a recognition award to each school. The recipients were Cambridge and Milton high schools, Northwestern Middle School as well as Birmingham Falls, Cogburn Woods and Summit Hill elementary schools.
The group also saw firsthand some of the important environmentally focused places and programs already at these schools, as well as heard about what’s to come.
“The city is proud to offer these grants in support of schools’ environmental education and sustainability efforts,” Jamison said. “Teachers and administrators can use them to improve their facilities and programs, which in turn will give students the opportunity to be more educated and empowered.”
The grant program is spearheaded by Emily Groth, Milton’s environmental program manager. Schools that apply must outline specific goals and priorities that they can better pursue with the funds.
“They reflect schools’ commitment to creating a sustainable and environmentally conscious learning environment,” Groth said. “We’re honored to play a part in supporting their special initiatives.”
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