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Follow on Google News | Boys & Girls Club of East Providence Receives Grant from Saint-Gobain Corporation FoundationBy: Saint-Gobain Seals Positive Sprouts is focused on sustainable habitat and designed to be a hands-on, experiential learning program with two main program activities: 1. Campers will become “Nature Troopers,” 2. Campers will be in charge of the creation of a “Camp- Due to local schools not having the green space to undertake this initiative during the school year, Camp Crosby has stepped in to fill this gap and their five-acre camp habitat will include fruit and vegetable gardens planted by campers, the creation of a rain garden to minimize storm runoff into the Mount Hope Bay, and the re-establishment of a nature trail through more than two acres of woods to allow campers to observe this ecosystem up close. As plants are ready for harvest later in the summer, the fruits and vegetables will be used in cooking activities at camp and also made available for parents to bring home in weekly “Friday Farmers Markets.” Erin Gilliatt, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, said, “We are thrilled that Saint-Gobain’s grant has enabled us to incorporate more formal environmental education into our summer camp programs. This grant will truly help our members understand the importance of becoming environmental advocates throughout their lives.” The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence is part of a nationwide movement of community-based, autonomous Club organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. The Seals Group’ Rob Gaiser, Seals Group Meldin® Business Manager, said, “We are fortunate to work for Saint-Gobain who believes in supporting our employees and their communities. As a manufacturing facility, our mission is to minimize our impact on the environment. This important program teaches children about their eco-system and how to sustain viable habitats and resources, which will benefit them now and in the future.” If you would like to know more about the Boys & Girls Club of East Providence, please visit www.epbgc.org. You can also tune into the SG2 Communications Network (http://www.seals.saint- About Saint-Gobain Seals Group (www.seals.saint- Saint-Gobain Seals Group is a business unit under Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics’ · OmniSeal® · OmniLip™ · OmniFlex™ · OmniShield® · Rulon® High-Performance Fluoropolymer Compounds · Meldin® 7000 Thermoset Polyimide Materials · Meldin® HT High-Performance Thermoplastic Materials Other products include Fluoroloy® The majority of seals and polymer components manufactured are custom designed and matched with the best materials to optimize their performance in various applications and markets. End
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