Ground Education Welcomes Starr King Elementary!

The Ground Ed team recently welcomed our 23rd local school partner, Starr King Elementary.  Nestled on a busy street in North Long Beach, the King community now has a vibrant edible garden and native plant nature trail to enjoy on their campus.  Our talented crew is working with teachers, administrators, social-emotional counselors, and after-school staff to integrate nature exploration into the school day and provide opportunities to take learning, play and even meetings outside.  With 13,000+ elementary students now in our program, this will be a record year of nature-based learning in Long Beach!  Time in nature lowers stress, restores focus and promotes kindness and community.  Overheard in the garden recently - "I wish the whole school was a garden" and "This is my first carrot.  I'm so healthy and I'm so in love with this."  These moments of discovery and joy continue to be our why!