Grounded to Grow
Grounded to Grow engages 5th-grade students at Alice Birney Elementary in researching local flood issues at their school, then designing and building green infrastructure solutions on their campus over the school year. First, students record areas of flooding on their campus and evaluate where green and gray infrastructure are currently present.
Subsequently, students participate in local field trips, collaborate with environmental professionals from PC and other local organizations, and present their findings to 3rd and 4th-graders at their school. The multi-year project empowers students to strengthen their science skills while creating real-world place-based solutions for urban flood resilience in Southeast Louisiana.
Subsequently, students participate in local field trips, collaborate with environmental professionals from PC and other local organizations, and present their findings to 3rd and 4th-graders at their school. The multi-year project empowers students to strengthen their science skills while creating real-world place-based solutions for urban flood resilience in Southeast Louisiana.
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During their first field trip, students explored native species and tested water quality at Bucktown Marsh in Jefferson Parish. The Bucktown marsh is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Metairie.
During a second field trip, 5th-grade students from Alice Birney Elementary School conduct research, collect environmental data, and participate in native planting at the Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans. The Lafitte Greenway is a 2.6-mile bike and walking trail in the center of New Orleans that is lined with bioswales, rain gardens and playgrounds. It was constructed in 2015 to support stormwater drainage in the city while doubling as a recreation space.
To participate in future programs, email education@scienceforourcoast.org.
To participate in future programs, email education@scienceforourcoast.org.