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The Garden Club started 1,500 milkweed seedlings in their pollinator garden to support monarch butterflies and other local pollinators!

Students researched the importance of native plants for pollinators and the Elizabeth River watershed. They will be planting 50 native plants at their schoolyard in May!

The Kent Family participated in the water quality monitoring program and learned how to protect the Elizabeth River by collecting litter, installing rain barrels and growing wetland plants!

The Surfrider club conducted shoreline cleanups and used their analytics tool to better understand types of litter left in public spaces. They’ve recycled over 2,000 lbs of material!

6th grade summer campers learned why oysters are important to the river’s health and created 10 public service announcements to raise awareness.

Students grew Atlantic White Cedar seedlings and researched growing conditions before planting the seedlings at Paradise Creek Nature Park.

Evelyn conducted research on eutrophication and algae blooms in the Elizabeth River and recommended actions to prevent harmful algae blooms.

Troop 772 planted 1 native tree, 6 shrubs and 40 pollinator plants – and removed invasive plants – to improve soil health, drainage and runoff.

850 Norfolk Public School 5th graders planted 1,000 wetland grasses and removed 100 lbs of litter along the Elizabeth River’s Southern Branch.