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Education
Every year our sites become open-air
classrooms, offering thousands of students a hands-on
experience in earth science and ecology. Approximately
30,000 students toured Vulcan locations in 1999. Each
plan selects relevant activities that fit the interests
of participants. Many join with school groups or science
classes to erect nest boxes for wildlife, create butterfly
gardens, develop habitat to attract native flora and
fauna, and build nature trails on our land. Some partner
with local Scouting organizations, retirement communities
or other groups to monitor wildlife at these sites.
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Geismar
Chemical Facility
Activities in Louisiana exemplify our efforts
across the country. Our Geismar chemical facility recently
received an Education Excellence award for its support of
learning in Ascension Parish (tutoring, teacher shadowing
and a school-to-work program). The plant 's annual employee
charity golf tournament typically raises more than $5,000
to buy school supplies for needy children. And the Ascension
Parish president saluted the Vulcan plant for spearheading
development of the Ascension Parish Library Technology Center
and making a long-term financial commitment to its success.
The library offers basic computer education, research opportunities,
online resources and Internet instruction for kids and adults.
Hendersonville Quarry
The Hendersonville Quarry in North Carolina
collaborates with the county school system to present an environmental
curriculum for grades K through 12. A classroom built by quarry
volunteers hosts environmental education classes, and plant
personnel show students how to balance nature and industry.
Senior citizen organizations, church groups, private schools
and individuals also use the learning center.
Liberty
Quarry
The nearby Liberty Quarry in South Carolina
has a mile-long nature trail used regularly by hundreds of
people.
Haysville,
Kansas
Responding to local emergencies is a continuation
of our personal commitment. For example, the city of Haysville,
Kansas recognized Vulcan's Wichita employees for their concerted,
plant-sponsored disaster relief efforts following a tornado
that caused more than $140 million in damages. The same chemical
facility received international media coverage when our people
used Vulcan's high-tech equipment to help rescue a baby who
fell down a well in Mulvane, Kansas.
Port
Edwards, Wisconsin
The United Way Campaign of Southwood
County recognized the amazing participation by chemical employees
at Port Edwards, Wisconsin with three awards: a Community
Service Award (for meeting/exceeding goals), a Gold Award
(for being among the top 5% in per-capita giving) and the
WOW (Watch Our World) Award, a special award initiated this
year and given to Vulcan for leading United Way per-capita
contributions during each of the last five years.
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