First Bloom is an environmental education program funded by
the National Park Foundation and is geared toward connecting
kids to nature and national parks. You can find out more about
the First Bloom program at www.first-bloom.org

The Bishop Paiute Tribe has partnered with Devils Postpile
National Monument to engage local children in the First Bloom
program. Participants meet with park rangers and
environmental educators monthly over one program year, from
September 2009 to June 2010. The kids partake in hands-on
activities involving native plants, local historic sites and
Native American culture. Toward the end of the program year,
youth involved will plant two native landscapes, one at the
Native American Cultural Center in Bishop and another at Devils
Postpile National Monument. Recently, the participants designed
their First Bloom native gardens to be planted at the Native
American Cultural Center. Click here to see our design.