Project Learning Tree

Grant Makes Plant Cycle Lesson Possible

Thanks to a grant from Project Learning Tree, 2nd grade students at Riley Elementary, a Title I school, had the chance to learn while giving back to their community.

While meeting Utah Core Curriculum standards, students completed a year-long unit starting with learning about the plant cycle, collecting seed, stratifying and planting, and then caring for the plants they grew in the classroom. Funding from PLT covered the cost of building grow light stands and purchasing materials so that students could witness and be a part of the entire plant cycle.

Now, students are planting these mature plants at Bend-in-the-River so that all communities of life may enjoy them.

Connecting Service and Learning

A Huge Thank You to our

Earth Day Planting and Celebration

Volunteers and Sponsors!

On Saturday, April 18th more than 230 volunteers from all over the Salt Lake Community came together to beautify and make healthier this urban natural space. Folks also mingled amongst tabling organizations and enjoyed activities by Girl Scouts of Utah.

You all make Bend-in-the-River a gem. Thanks for all you do!

Thanks to Our Generous Earth Day Sponsors:

Masonic Foundation, Girl Scouts of Utah, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Jet Blue, REI, Smith's Food and Drug, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Beans & Brews