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February 28, 2011Scholarship for kids! On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation, please share this with children and families that you work with – especially for children who may not have had a chance to have a summer away camp experience in nature. National Wildlife Federation, Family Summits Inc, and Craig Tufts Family announce the 2nd Annual Craig Tufts Education Scholarship. The Craig Tufts Environmental Education Award provides a scholarship to a participant between the ages of 8-18 and an accompanying adult. It provides travel, room and board, and program fees.
You can download a flier and application here:
Suggestions for spreading the word for this great opportunity:
1. Share with the education staff at your facility who might know of a child who would really benefit from this experience!
2. Post in your work place
3. Send to family and friends with kids 8 -18 Craig Tufts was the Chief Naturalist for NWF for over 20 years. His devotion to getting children outside – learning from nature and having fun were fundamental for him. In his memory this essay contest was established to provide an opportunity for a child between the ages of 8-18 to have a chance to spend a week experience nature and having adventures – canoeing, mountain biking, etc.