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Kids in Nature / Los niños y la naturaleza

The Schoolyard Habitat Program

Teachers and students can create wildlife habitat on school grounds. Habitat is the collective term for the food, water, shelter and nursery areas that all wildlife needs to survive. The loss of habitat is one of the greatest threats facing wildlife today.

In Puerto Rico we have worked with multiple schools. One of these schools is the Colegio San Antonio Abad where about 50 acres of native vegetation was planted. The Service has also worked in restoring a forest area in the school WALKS in Mayagüez. To participate there is a competitive process. For application, deadlines and other information please contact Silmarie Padrón at 787-851-7297 ext 241 

 

El Programa Para la Vida Silvestre en el Plantel Escolar

Los maestros y estudiantes pueden crean o mejorar hábitat silvestre dentro del plantel escolar. El "hábitat" es un término que agrupa alimentos, agua, albergue y áreas de anidaje que toda la vida silvestre necesita para sobrevivir.

En Puerto Rico hemos trabajado con varias escuelas. Una de ellas es el Colegio San Antonio Abad donde se sembró vegetación nativa en casi 50 cuerdas de bosque. También se ha trabajado para mejorar el bosque de la escuela WALKS en Mayagüez. Para participar existe un proceso competitivo. La fecha límite para solicitar cambia todos los años. Para más información favor comunciarse con Silmarie Padrón at 787-851-7297 ext 241

 

Download a copy of the School Yard Habitat Project Guide

Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website for Kids

Children and Nature website

 

Last updated: October 2, 2008