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    Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
    Inwood
    Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
    Youth
    Immigrants/ Migrants
    Parents
    Unhoused People
    Low Income People
    Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
    Describe the challenge you want to address:
    The monarch butterfly population is in sharp decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. This ecological crisis is especially acute in urban areas like New York City, where habitat fragmentation further threatens pollinators. Isham Park, home to a critical milkweed patch, risks losing this essential habitat to maintenance practices, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival.\n\nAdditionally, children in the neighborhood have limited access to meaningful nature-based learning and green spaces. The absence of collaboration between local schools further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement.\nThe project will be implemented by the internationally acclaimed Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary which won the 2024 Anthem Award for Sustainability Environment Climate for Wings Without Borders initiative. ### The Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary has been recognized as Spectrum NY1 New NYers of the Week and featured in the PBS documentary \"Dynamic Planet\" in the 4th episode \"Earth.\"
    What is the solution to the challenge?
    The Solutions: Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation\n\nThis project proposes the creation of a Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation to address these urgent issues and foster community connection.\n\nKey Objectives:\n\n1. Restore Monarch Habitat\nCultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ### \nRevitalize neglected areas of Isham Park to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat. ### \n2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship\nCollaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.\nProvide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###\n3. Build a Community Resource\nTransform a neglected park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ### \nOrganize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###\nImplementation Plan:\nSecure Approval: Work with NYC Parks to designate and prepare the site. ### \nSite Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ### \nPlant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ### \nCommunity Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary and NYRP for guidance and resources. ### \nEducate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ### \nExpected Outcomes:\nA revitalized green space that supports monarchs and enhances biodiversity. ### \nA generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ### \nA model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ### \nBy investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.\n ### \nThis proposal has already been approved by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and only requires funding to purchase plants and gardening materials and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the first implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative seeking to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens to sustain the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico.
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10034
    "]
  • +["<xml><dl class=\"decidim_awesome-custom_fields\" data-generator=\"decidim_awesome\" data-version=\"0.10.2\"><dt name=\"text-1727190723263-0\">Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?</dt><dd id=\"text-1727190723263-0\" name=\"text\"><div>Inwood </div></dd><dt name=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\">Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.</dt><dd id=\"checkbox-group-1727190854919-0\" name=\"checkbox-group\"><div alt=\"Youth\">Youth</div><div alt=\"Immigrants/ Migrants\">Immigrants/ Migrants</div><div alt=\"Parents\">Parents</div><div alt=\"Unhoused People\">Unhoused People</div><div alt=\"Low Income People\">Low Income People</div><div alt=\"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color\">Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191113616-0\">Describe the challenge you want to address:</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191113616-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>The monarch butterfly population is in sharp decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. This ecological crisis is especially acute in urban areas like New York City, where habitat fragmentation further threatens pollinators. Isham Park, home to a critical milkweed patch, risks losing this essential habitat to maintenance practices, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival.\n\nAdditionally, children in the neighborhood have limited access to meaningful nature-based learning and green spaces. The absence of collaboration between local schools further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement.\nThe project will be implemented by the internationally acclaimed Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary which won the 2024 Anthem Award for Sustainability Environment Climate for Wings Without Borders initiative. ### The Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary has been recognized as Spectrum NY1 New NYers of the Week and featured in the PBS documentary \"Dynamic Planet\" in the 4th episode \"Earth.\"</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\">What is the solution to the challenge?</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>The Solutions: Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation\n\nThis project proposes the creation of a Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation to address these urgent issues and foster community connection.\n\nKey Objectives:\n\n1. Restore Monarch Habitat\nCultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ### \nRevitalize neglected areas of Isham Park to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat. ### \n2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship\nCollaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.\nProvide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###\n3. Build a Community Resource\nTransform a neglected park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ### \nOrganize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###\nImplementation Plan:\nSecure Approval: Work with NYC Parks to designate and prepare the site. ### \nSite Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ### \nPlant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ### \nCommunity Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary and NYRP for guidance and resources. ### \nEducate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ### \nExpected Outcomes:\nA revitalized green space that supports monarchs and enhances biodiversity. ### \nA generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ### \nA model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ### \nBy investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.\n ### \nThis proposal has already been approved by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and only requires funding to purchase plants and gardening materials and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the first implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative seeking to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens to sustain the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. </div></dd><dt name=\"number-1727191411855-0\">Please provide your Zip Code</dt><dd id=\"number-1727191411855-0\" name=\"number\"><div>10034</div></dd></dl></xml>"]
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    Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
    Inwood
    Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
    Youth
    Immigrants/ Migrants
    Parents
    Unhoused People
    Low Income People
    Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
    Describe the challenge you want to address:
    The monarch butterfly population is in sharp decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. This ecological crisis is especially acute in urban areas like New York City, where habitat fragmentation further threatens pollinators. Isham Park, home to a critical milkweed patch, risks losing this essential habitat to maintenance practices, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival.\n\nAdditionally, children in the neighborhood have limited access to meaningful nature-based learning and green spaces. The absence of collaboration between local schools further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement.\nThe project will be implemented by the internationally acclaimed Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary which won the 2024 Anthem Award for Sustainability Environment Climate for Wings Without Borders initiative. ### The Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary has been recognized as Spectrum NY1 New NYers of the Week and featured in the PBS documentary \"Dynamic Planet\" in the 4th episode \"Earth.\"
    What is the solution to the challenge?
    The Solutions: Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation\n\nThis project proposes the creation of a Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation to address these urgent issues and foster community connection.\n\nKey Objectives:\n\n1. Restore Monarch Habitat\nCultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ### \nRevitalize neglected areas of Isham Park to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat. ### \n2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship\nCollaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.\nProvide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###\n3. Build a Community Resource\nTransform a neglected park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ### \nOrganize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###\nImplementation Plan:\nSecure Approval: Work with NYC Parks to designate and prepare the site. ### \nSite Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ### \nPlant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ### \nCommunity Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary and NYRP for guidance and resources. ### \nEducate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ### \nExpected Outcomes:\nA revitalized green space that supports monarchs and enhances biodiversity. ### \nA generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ### \nA model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ### \nBy investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.\n ### \nThis proposal has already been approved by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and only requires funding to purchase plants and gardening materials and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the first implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative seeking to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens to sustain the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico.
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10034
    "]
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Isham Park, home to a critical milkweed patch, risks losing this essential habitat to maintenance practices, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival.\n\nAdditionally, children in the neighborhood have limited access to meaningful nature-based learning and green spaces. The absence of collaboration between local schools further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement.\nThe project will be implemented by the internationally acclaimed Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary which won the 2024 Anthem Award for Sustainability Environment Climate for Wings Without Borders initiative. ### The Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary has been recognized as Spectrum NY1 New NYers of the Week and featured in the PBS documentary \"Dynamic Planet\" in the 4th episode \"Earth.\"</div></dd><dt name=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\">What is the solution to the challenge?</dt><dd id=\"textarea-1727191235485-0\" name=\"textarea\"><div>The Solutions: Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation\n\nThis project proposes the creation of a Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation to address these urgent issues and foster community connection.\n\nKey Objectives:\n\n1. Restore Monarch Habitat\nCultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ### \nRevitalize neglected areas of Isham Park to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat. ### \n2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship\nCollaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.\nProvide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###\n3. Build a Community Resource\nTransform a neglected park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ### \nOrganize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###\nImplementation Plan:\nSecure Approval: Work with NYC Parks to designate and prepare the site. ### \nSite Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ### \nPlant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ### \nCommunity Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary and NYRP for guidance and resources. ### \nEducate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ### \nExpected Outcomes:\nA revitalized green space that supports monarchs and enhances biodiversity. ### \nA generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ### \nA model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ### \nBy investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.\n ### \nThis proposal has already been approved by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and only requires funding to purchase plants and gardening materials and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the first implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative seeking to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens to sustain the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. </div></dd><dt name=\"number-1727191411855-0\">Please provide your Zip Code</dt><dd id=\"number-1727191411855-0\" name=\"number\"><div>10034</div></dd></dl></xml>"]
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