“Firstbloom”
Firstbloom is a program funded by the National Park Foundation.
The Foundation started the program in coordination with Laura Bush. The program was intended to continue the long time beautification efforts of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson. The program seeks to: connect kids to the outdoors, bond children- particularly underserved to their National Parks, organize native plantings that educate visitors and enhance their experience, and build the next generation of outdoor and National Park enthusiasts. Check out our blog at :
http://firstbloom.nationalparks.org/31club.php?clubID=21
Also, the kids planned the garden, we sent in a garden plan that will soon be posted on the web for folks to vote on. The plan with the most votes will win a trip to a crown jewel National Park. I would love for that trip to go to my kids. They have been wonderful. If you could link, or someway let everyone know that would be great! This program started in September and will run through August, at which time we hope to be funded for yet a second year. Each month we hold a meeting, and an activity. Like we have gone canoeing, on a marshwalk, next we go to Grand Isle for the Migratory Bird Celebration, and this summer they will have a special Firstbloom Camp!
It has been great so far!
Angela R Rathle
Supervisory Park Ranger
