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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 (Danaus plexippus) 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, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival. Monarch butterflies that migrate through Inwood are on the brink of extinction and we must do all we can as a community to protect and preserve their habitat. \n ### \nYoung students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.\n ### \nUnfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ### \nThis pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!\n ### \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.”\n
    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 this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ### \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 significant 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 Department to 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, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square 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 beautifies our neighborhood, 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 emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.\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, conservation staffing and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.\n
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10034
    "]
  • +["
    Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
    Inwood
    Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
    Youth
    Older Adults
    Public Housing Residents
    Justice Impacted People
    People with Disabilities
    Limited English Speakers
    Immigrants/ Migrants
    Veterans
    LGBTQ+ People
    Parents
    Unhoused People
    Low Income People
    Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
    All are welcome.
    Describe the challenge you want to address:
    The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) 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, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival. Monarch butterflies that migrate through Inwood are on the brink of extinction and we must do all we can as a community to protect and preserve their habitat. \n ### \nYoung students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.\n ### \nUnfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ### \nThis pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!\n ### \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.”\n
    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 this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ### \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 significant 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 Department to 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, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square 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 beautifies our neighborhood, 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 emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.\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, conservation staffing and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.\n
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10034
    "]
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  • - ###
  • -Young students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.
  • - ###
  • -Unfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ###
  • -This pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!
  • - ###
  • -The 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
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  • -This project proposes the creation of a Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation to address these urgent issues and foster community connection.
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  • -Key Objectives:
  • -
  • -1. Restore Monarch Habitat
  • -Cultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ###
  • -Revitalize this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ###
  • -2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship
  • -Collaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.
  • -Provide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###
  • -3. Build a Community Resource
  • -Transform a significant park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ###
  • -Organize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###
  • -Implementation Plan:
  • -Secure Approval: Work with NYC Parks Department to prepare the site. ###
  • -Site Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ###
  • -Plant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ###
  • -Community Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square and NYRP for guidance and resources. ###
  • -Educate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ###
  • -Expected Outcomes:
  • -A revitalized green space that beautifies our neighborhood, supports monarchs and enhances biodiversity. ###
  • -A generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ###
  • -A model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ###
  • -By investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.
  • - ###
  • -This proposal emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.
  • -###
  • -This 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, conservation staffing and supplies. ###
  • -Based on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.
  • -</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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  • + ###
  • +Young students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.
  • + ###
  • +Unfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ###
  • +This pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!
  • + ###
  • +The 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
  • +
  • +This project proposes the creation of a Children’s Pollinator Garden and Monarch Butterfly Waystation to address these urgent issues and foster community connection.
  • +
  • +Key Objectives:
  • +
  • +1. Restore Monarch Habitat
  • +Cultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ###
  • +Revitalize this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ###
  • +2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship
  • +Collaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.
  • +Provide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###
  • +3. Build a Community Resource
  • +Transform a significant park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ###
  • +Organize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###
  • +Implementation Plan:
  • +Secure Approval: Work with NYC Parks Department to prepare the site. ###
  • +Site Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ###
  • +Plant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ###
  • +Community Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square and NYRP for guidance and resources. ###
  • +Educate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ###
  • +Expected Outcomes:
  • +A revitalized green space that beautifies our neighborhood, supports monarchs and enhances biodiversity. ###
  • +A generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ###
  • +A model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ###
  • +By investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.
  • + ###
  • +This proposal emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.
  • +###
  • +This 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, conservation staffing and supplies. ###
  • +Based on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.
  • +</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 (Danaus plexippus) 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, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival. Monarch butterflies that migrate through Inwood are on the brink of extinction and we must do all we can as a community to protect and preserve their habitat. \n ### \nYoung students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.\n ### \nUnfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ### \nThis pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!\n ### \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.”\n
    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 this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ### \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 significant 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 Department to 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, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square 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 beautifies our neighborhood, 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 emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.\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, conservation staffing and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.\n
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10034
    "]
Additions
  • +["
    Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
    Inwood
    Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
    Youth
    Older Adults
    Public Housing Residents
    Justice Impacted People
    People with Disabilities
    Limited English Speakers
    Immigrants/ Migrants
    Veterans
    LGBTQ+ People
    Parents
    Unhoused People
    Low Income People
    Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
    All are welcome.
    Describe the challenge you want to address:
    The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) 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, jeopardizing the monarchs' survival. Monarch butterflies that migrate through Inwood are on the brink of extinction and we must do all we can as a community to protect and preserve their habitat. \n ### \nYoung students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.\n ### \nUnfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ### \nThis pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!\n ### \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.”\n
    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 this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ### \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 significant 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 Department to 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, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square 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 beautifies our neighborhood, 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 emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.\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, conservation staffing and supplies. ### \nBased on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.\n
    Please provide your Zip Code
    10034
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  • -Young students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.
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  • -Unfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ###
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  • -The 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.”
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  • -Organize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###
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  • -Site Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ###
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  • -Community Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square and NYRP for guidance and resources. ###
  • -Educate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ###
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  • -This proposal emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.
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  • + ###
  • +Young students and children in the neighborhood lack access to meaningful nature-based learning and using our green spaces for environmental stewardship programs - an essential foundation for healthy development. Research shows that hands-on experiences with nature, like creating and maintaining a pollinator garden, profoundly benefit young minds. These projects inspire curiosity, build empathy, and foster a deep connection to the environment, nurturing the next generation of stewards dedicated to protecting our planet.
  • + ###
  • +Unfortunately, there is an absence of collaboration between local schools that further restricts opportunities for shared environmental education, community building, and outdoor engagement. This project seeks to address that by bringing students from the different schools together in a shared responsibility to maintain the garden. ###
  • +This pilot project will become a model for other boroughs and cities to recreate everywhere!
  • + ###
  • +The 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.”
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  • +Key Objectives:
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  • +1. Restore Monarch Habitat
  • +Cultivate milkweed and native plants to support monarch butterflies throughout their life cycle. ###
  • +Revitalize this highly visible location in Isham Park adjacent to the schools to create a thriving, ecologically balanced habitat and living classroom. ###
  • +2. Engage Local Schools in Environmental Stewardship
  • +Collaborate with schools like Dos Amigos Elementary and School in the Square to involve students in designing and maintaining the garden.
  • +Provide hands-on learning opportunities, teaching teamwork, environmental responsibility, and practical problem-solving. ###
  • +3. Build a Community Resource
  • +Transform a significant park area into a vibrant space for families, students, and educators to connect with nature. ###
  • +Organize community workdays to strengthen neighborhood ties and foster a shared sense of ownership. ###
  • +Implementation Plan:
  • +Secure Approval: Work with NYC Parks Department to prepare the site. ###
  • +Site Preparation: Address rodent concerns with professional-grade deterrents and amend the soil for optimal planting. ###
  • +Plant Native Species: Procure and plant milkweed, perennials, and other pollinator-friendly species. ###
  • +Community Collaboration: Partner with organizations like the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, Dos Amigos Elementary School in the Square and NYRP for guidance and resources. ###
  • +Educate and Inspire: Host workshops, student-led tours, and public events to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and environmental justice. ###
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  • +A generation of children empowered by hands-on environmental stewardship and strengthened inter-school relationships. ###
  • +A model for urban community-led conservation projects that inspires similar initiatives citywide. ###
  • +By investing in this project, the community will protect a vital species, enrich children’s lives, and create a lasting environmental legacy in Isham Park.
  • + ###
  • +This proposal emphasizes the interconnectedness between environmental and human well-being. By protecting the monarch butterfly and providing children with a space to connect with nature, this project will contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community. The children who maintain this garden will not only grow plants, they will participate in raising monarch butterflies, in growing life itself.
  • +###
  • +This 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, conservation staffing and supplies. ###
  • +Based on the proven track record, successful conservation programs, and universal popularity of the Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary, this proposal marks the inaugural implementation of the Wings Without Borders initiative that proposes to create a sustainable network of monarch butterfly waystations and pollinator gardens along the miraculous migration of the endangered monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico. Saving Monarch Butterflies, Across America, One Life at a Time.
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