The Program
Today very few undisturbed ecosystems exist in the world. In an effort allow schools to show children how a functioning aquatic ecosystem works, Frontier Ponds works to enable schools to construct their own pond ecosystem. By installing a pond system that becomes self-sustaining in a controlled environment, students can observe the ebb and flow of nature happening before their eyes. Besides conducting experiments on water quality they can also observe the animals that colonize the area on their own. Water is the source of all life. A shallow two-foot deep pond, installed properly will allow nature to flourish inside it year round. As the ecosystem evolves so will the educational opportunities.
Art students can have their own Monet garden to paint. A schools own Walden pond will become a perfect setting for poetry and creative writing. Horticulture students can have a working classroom to observe their plant growth from season to season and year to year. The Ponds for Kids program has many benefits for the students, the school and the community!
The opportunities are many and the ideas are limitless on how a school can incorporate the Ponds for Kids program into their curriculum.
How Ponds for Kids Works/What the School Needs to DoInterested teachers can contact Frontier Ponds at 815-923-2480 to host a Ponds for Kids program at their school or in their community. Frontier Ponds donates time, equipment, and instruction to guide participating students in the construction of a functioning pond ecosystem.
It is the schools, teachers, and or students responsibility to raise the funds to cover the costs of materials used. Contact Frontier Ponds for the cost required for the project. Costs include pumps, plumbing, filters, liners, and other gear, and also the rocks, gravel, mulch and topsoil. Whether through grants or fundraisers, there are man options available to help an interested school pay for the material expenses.
View the images below for past Ponds for Kids projects!
Hope D. Wall School Ponds for Kids Project:
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Prairie Grove Ponds for Kids Project:
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West Oaks Ponds for Kids Project:
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