Schoolyard Habitat Program

The Schoolyard Habitat Program, an initiative of the US Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), helps teachers and students create wildlife habitat at their own schools. Typical projects include: wetlands, meadows, forests and variations based on specific ecoregions.

The first step to creating a successful Schoolyard Habitat Project is to create a team that includes students, teachers, parents, administrators and community members who will support the project. This team will ensure the project is created with full participation of the school, and will create the foundation of support the school needs for sustainability.

Schools or organizations serving kindergarten through 12th grade students are eligible for funding and may receive up to $8,000 for their projects.

For more information on how to get involved, contact:

Carolyn Kolstad
Schoolyard Habitat Program Coordinator
2800 Cottage Way Suite 2606
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-978-6158
Email: [email protected]