Seniors and Sprouts...
...Planting the seeds of wisdom!
What...
The mission of Seniors and Sprouts (SaS) is to bring together our senior citizens with
our youth by using nature and gardens as a conversation starter.
Why...
Through these conversations, it is hoped that not only will we be able introduce youth to the
love of nature and ecology, but also share some lifelong wisdom.
How....
Some project ideas that we can expand on as we build a following and raise more
funding include: (Some current starter projects are listed on the website.)
Gardens (Grow)
… The only requirement to get a garden is for the property owner to be
a senior or be willing to entertain senior citizens or youth for conversation and activities. The
gardens can be at a private residence, public spaces, or by turning neglected areas into an
environmental showplace.
intoECO (Do) ...
... A second branch of SaS will be our green services. This branch will
utilize the court system and people required to meet community service hours. We all know that
finding volunteers to do some of the laborious tasks needed to clean the environment or build
gardens is quite cumbersome and unreliable. It is our hope that by using these community
service people, we can awaken some of them to the needs of nature as well.
Areas where we can use intoECO could include gardens (building and maintaining),
public trails (cleaning and maintaining, eradicating invasive species, planting native and
eco-friendly species), and bring current riparian buffers and retention basins up to EPA
standards. Basically any area outside that needs general labor work, intoECO can help.
Whether that be businesses, residencial, or other non-profits.IntoECO could become a
Non-profit with services that can service Non-profits. We provide services, and give Ecology
education to those involved.
Learn (Go)
… Rewards for labor and involvement with SaS would be field trips to areas
of interest that would be guided by experts in these areas. State Parks, greenhouses, nature
centers, etc. all have programs designed for education. Likewise, any location that we do work
for will have the opportunity to talk to and educate those involved. We will also bring experts to
our gardens and project locations for specific trainings and talks.
Funding
Help
Funding will be raised by private donations, grants, and special programs. Funds
would be used for basic garden supplies, tools and equipment, and administration costs..
William Sheeler, Managing Director -
SeniorsAndSprouts.org - 610-310-2855
...Planting the seeds of wisdom!
What...
The mission of Seniors and Sprouts (SaS) is to bring together our senior citizens with
our youth by using nature and gardens as a conversation starter.
Why...
Through these conversations, it is hoped that not only will we be able introduce youth to the
love of nature and ecology, but also share some lifelong wisdom.
How....
Some project ideas that we can expand on as we build a following and raise more
funding include: (Some current starter projects are listed on the website.)
Gardens (Grow)
… The only requirement to get a garden is for the property owner to be
a senior or be willing to entertain senior citizens or youth for conversation and activities. The
gardens can be at a private residence, public spaces, or by turning neglected areas into an
environmental showplace.
intoECO (Do) ...
... A second branch of SaS will be our green services. This branch will
utilize the court system and people required to meet community service hours. We all know that
finding volunteers to do some of the laborious tasks needed to clean the environment or build
gardens is quite cumbersome and unreliable. It is our hope that by using these community
service people, we can awaken some of them to the needs of nature as well.
Areas where we can use intoECO could include gardens (building and maintaining),
public trails (cleaning and maintaining, eradicating invasive species, planting native and
eco-friendly species), and bring current riparian buffers and retention basins up to EPA
standards. Basically any area outside that needs general labor work, intoECO can help.
Whether that be businesses, residencial, or other non-profits.IntoECO could become a
Non-profit with services that can service Non-profits. We provide services, and give Ecology
education to those involved.
Learn (Go)
… Rewards for labor and involvement with SaS would be field trips to areas
of interest that would be guided by experts in these areas. State Parks, greenhouses, nature
centers, etc. all have programs designed for education. Likewise, any location that we do work
for will have the opportunity to talk to and educate those involved. We will also bring experts to
our gardens and project locations for specific trainings and talks.
Funding
Help
Funding will be raised by private donations, grants, and special programs. Funds
would be used for basic garden supplies, tools and equipment, and administration costs..
William Sheeler, Managing Director -
SeniorsAndSprouts.org - 610-310-2855