Provide paid mentorship, leadership development, environmental education and green career skills training for 50 Baltimore City public high school students to help develop career potential and improve their connections to their community. Project will complete restoration activities throughout west Baltimore, including invasive plant removal, tree planting, stream clean-ups and stewardship of Maryland state and Baltimore city parks.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Developing the Next Generation
Project Title: Parks & People’s Branches Internship Program (MD)
Organization:
Parks & People Foundation, Inc.
Project ID:
2100.18.061825
Description:
Award Amount:
$70826.62
Location:
Branches takes place in communities and parks throughout west Baltimore including Druid Hill Park, Leakin Park, and housing communities like Gilmor Homes. The neighborhoods suffer from environmental injustices, along with decreases in school funding. Interns take trips to Maryland State parks.