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Larson, Chris – Orion Afield: Working for Nature and Community, 1999
Aided by funding from public agencies, private foundations, and corporate giving, a previously neglected conservatory on Chicago's west side is introducing inner-city students to plants and nature through after school programs, summer day camps, and field trips. Community revitalization efforts include a demonstration garden and assistance with…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Community Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
