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Ponds for Kids |
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Poem – written about Mr. Cooper |
Today very few
undisturbed ecosystems exist in the world. Unfortunately the ones that are the
least affected are the farthest away from us. In an effort to allow schools to
show children how a functioning aquatic ecosystem works, Cooper's is enabling
schools to construct their own pond ecosystems. 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 own 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 ecosytem evolves so will the educational opportunities. Art students can
have their own
The Program
The Ponds for Kids
program is designed to give children and young adults a working appreciation
for nature and ecology. Additionally, other areas like art, creative writing
and poetry can also be incorporated by respective teachers. The opportunities
are many and the ideas are limitless on how a school can incorporate the Ponds
for Kids program into their curriculum.
How does the Ponds for Kids Work?
Interested teachers need
to contact Cooper's at (203) 994-5712 and visit www.nawgs.com/ponds/PondsForKids/pondsforkids.html
What does the school need to do?
It is the schools, teachers, and or students responsibility to raise the
funs to cover the cost of materials used. The expenses invested in constructing
a standard 11' x 16' functioning pond ecosystem usually run around $1,500 to
$2,000 dollars. Not only does this cover all of the pumps, plumbing and
filters, liners and other gear, but also the rocks, gravel, mulch, and topsoil
as well. Whether through grants or fundraisers there are many option available
to help an interested school pay for the material expenses. We then decide on a
day and you provide the interested students!
.32 Miry Brook Road - Danbury, CT 06810
Danbury Airport South
Tel: (203) 790-6700
Fax: (203) 744-0611
Toll Free: (877) 421-0669
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