Giving Garden Revitalization
The Elba Giving Garden consists of 20 raised beds, a tunnel house, an outdoor classroom, a rainwater harvesting system, and a pollinator bed. It was built, and is maintained, by volunteers. All of the produce grown at this site is distributed wee …
Structure and Grounds Revitalization at Pike Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Museum of Alabama has been working to revitalize the grounds of the museum property since 2018 to present the museum in the best light possible and provide an enjoyable experience for museum guests. Projects completed include the replacemen …
Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for High Schoolers
The TROY Entrepreneurship Summer Camp provided its participants with technical business training, hands-on activities/practice related to business ownership, networking opportunities, and more. The curriculum specifically taught the principles of devel …
Conservation Education in Action
In 2022, Pike County Soil and Water Conservation Districts hosted several events for area students with help from a grant from Wiregrass RC&D. Projects include World Soil Day activity for 2nd graders, a Stewardship Conservation Poster contest K-12t …
Crenshaw County 4-H Program
Crenshaw County 4-H used a grant from Wiregrass RC&D to produce various programs and events in 2022. All programming was designed to teach life skills and leadership, along with the importance of environmental conservation. Young people developed c …
Training Facility Improvement
With a grant from Wiregrass RC&D, the Headland Police Department was able to complete their firing range in 2022. The funds were used for a range field with yard markers, target stands, and to bring the facility up to industry security standards.