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BOYNTON SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM JUNE 2021 - JUNE 2023 Explore, Play, Learn! This interesting project consists of an environmentally-focused unique exhibit, Mangrove Manor, in the Museum’s newly renovated Water World Gallery. Mangrove Manor will be an interactive climbing structure with multiple entrances for the children (replicating access points for animals to their habitat). As children play, they learn about inhabitants of a coastal mangrove -- how they live within its roots, sea grasses and waters. A foliage-inspired canopy will evoke the experience of being in a mangrove forest with overhead sound domes reproducing the calls of seabirds and other mangrove residents. Successful new environmental awareness and outreach programs have been developed and delivered in anticipation of the new exhibit.
Lift Up THE SOUP KITCHEN MAY 2022 - MAY 2023
Lift Up focuses on 18-25 year olds who are transitioning from foster care to adulthood. This vulnerable population usually has limited resources and life skills and often transitions into homelessness. Lift Up provides a culinary skills curriculum to develop these youths to become meaningful and functional members of our community. Lift Up then provides referrals to the job market. The Soup Kitchen (TSK) is a safe space and safety net for meal service, life skills and job training, and job and housing referrals. Lift Up also provides participants with basic supplies, such as deodorant, toothpaste and fashionable duffle bags, which are often beyond their means. The program provides them with dignity and self-respect.
Results to Date Key Impacts Classes presented by the Museum, Sandoway Discovery Center, and Institute for Regional Conservation Children and 56 adults attended new classes
11 Number of initial participants 9 15 Key Impacts
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Curriculum was set within the first 15 days
"Gator's Lunch" and "Who Lives in Mangrove Forests" are now regular field trip options
Received Certificate in Culinary Skills Training
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