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Zalesky Classroom Conservation Grants

Through a generous gift from Phil and Laura Zalesky, Pilchuck Audubon Society is able to recognize and reward innovative educators at the elementary level. The goal of this program is to encourage elementary school students to learn about and develop a desire to conserve and protect our natural resources. This will be achieved by providing funds to Snohomish County elementary classroom teachers to be used to supplement their existing curriculum.

Each year, we award multiple grants of up to $500 to Snohomish County public and/or private school teachers for conservation and science-related learning activities and/or materials (not salaries) that enhance and enrich a classroom program. The final product must involve all students in the classroom and demonstrate achievable and relevant wildlife and conservation goals.

Projects that have been funded in the past include fish hatchery field trips, wetland restoration, recycling projects, building nature trails, speakers, bird study projects, clean water posters, and accessory nature books.

This Subcommittee reviews grant applications and selects which shall be awarded the funds each year. This is a low time commitment opportunity, as the grant cycle is only once per year.