2023-24
In 2023-24, the Aster Foundation supported four organizations under the program, Building New Brunswick ENGO Capacity:
- With the grant from Aster Foundation, East Coast Environmental Law hired a Fredericton-based lawyer to connect the organization with other ENGOs in New Brunswick. Two potential projects focused on ENGOs’ needs for legal support resulted directly from these conversations. They also researched foundations that may support this collaborative work.
- With funding from the Aster Foundation, the Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance focused on developing a volunteer program. A volunteer engagement process map was created, as well as the necessary supporting forms and documents. As a result, staff feel more confident about engaging volunteers and incorporating volunteer activities into their day-to-day work. The team is excited to implement a volunteer recognition program that includes relevant and thoughtful tokens of appreciation.
- The Restigouche River Watershed Management Council benefitted from the Aster Foundation’s support through an upgrade to their bookkeeping system. Employees received training to ensure the transition to the new system was smooth. The upgrade has resulted in increased administrative efficiency.
- Funding from the Aster Foundation enabled The Gaia Project to develop employees’ skills to meet the ever-changing digital marketing landscape. They learned how incorporating design methodologies into social media assets can increase social engagements and reach, an approach that is already seeing success.
2021-22
EOS Eco-Energy’s Green Roof & Food Forest
In 2022, thanks to funding from the Aster Foundation, EOS Eco-Energy was able to conduct spring and summer monitoring and maintenance of their green roof and three food forest projects in the Tantramar area. These projects have many benefits for nature and the surrounding communities. They were planted in summer of 2021 and Aster Foundation’s support in year two for monitoring their growth, weeding and mulching, and adding plants helped ensure their long-term success. As a result, all four sites are well on their way to being resources for surrounding communities and schools as they work to enhance resilience to climate change.
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