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Hickory Environmental Education Center wins $175,000 Naylor Family grant for tree‑canopy classroom
Summary
Board members heard plans for a tree‑canopy classroom at Hickory, funded primarily by a $175,000 Naylor Family Grant; construction is scheduled to begin Oct. 13 and the structure will be ADA-accessible but not open to the general public.
Garrett County Board of Education members heard a presentation Sept. 9 on a new tree‑canopy classroom planned at the Hickory Environmental Education Center, a hands-on outdoor learning site for Garrett County Public Schools.
Jason Schenck (presenting as "Mister Schenck" in the transcript) described the concept, timeline and funding sources. He said the district was awarded a $175,000 Naylor Family Grant administered through the Community Trust Foundation and that Hickory Environmental Education Activity Account funds will cover remaining costs. Schenck said construction is…
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