Contact: Lisa M. Green, Director of Marketing, lgreen@vinsweb.org, (802) 457-2779 ext. 107

VINS OFFERS GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS

Woodstock, VT - VINS will be offering a grant writing workshop for educators on January 28 - 29, 2005 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the VINS Headquarters in Woodstock, VT. Participants will work with VINS grant writers to develop their ideas and learn about the elements of a good grant proposal so that they leave the workshop with the skills and tools necessary to apply for grants through foundations and other organizations. Participants will also receive resources on grant writing, a list of grant programs for schools, reimbursement for mileage, and lunch and refreshments. Registration fee is $30. Registration deadline is January 14, 2005. Please contact Kim Jensen at kjensen@vinsweb.org or (802) 457-2779 ext. 115 for more information.

In addition, all workshop participants will be encouraged to apply for Environmental Citizenship Mini-Grants available through VINS. The deadline for Mini-Grant applications is February 25, 2005.

VINS is also considering holding a Vernal Pools Teacher Workshop in late February or early March. This would be a one-day workshop where participants would receive the VINS educational unit, "Vernal Pools: Life in Temporary Ponds". Please contact Kim Jensen at kjensen@vinsweb.org if interested.

The Grant Writing for Educators Workshop is sponsored by VINS through a generous grant from The Donley Foundation.VINS is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting our natural heritage through education and research. VINS is headquartered in Woodstock, VT and has locations in Manchester, Montpelier, and Quechee, home of the VINS Nature Center which opened in June 2004.