From the Ground Up

Environmental Learning and Community Engagement

“Building environmental knowledge and green career pathways through hands-on restoration, exploration, and place-based learning.”

How We Serve

From the Ground Up connects youth and community members to local ecosystems through outdoor learning, nature-based exploration, and environmental restoration. Participants engage in meaningful, hands-on projects that improve parks, protect watersheds, and foster environmental awareness across underserved neighborhoods.

Our Focus Areas

  • Tree planting, native landscaping, and habitat restoration

  • Stream and watershed cleanups

  • Park and trail improvement projects

  • Nature-based youth education and community events

  • Green career exposure through field-based learning

Community Impact

This initiative strengthens local ecosystems while building environmental literacy, civic pride, and pathways to green employment. By engaging residents directly in place-based restoration, we help reconnect communities to the land, promote environmental justice, and support long-term stewardship.

Want to Get Involved?

We welcome local residents, schools, volunteers, and community partners who want to lead or support neighborhood-based environmental work.

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