RootDown LA Soil Enhancement Project
With the Climate Action and RootDown LA
Date and time: January 28 2023, 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: George Washington Carver Middle School
Description of Event:
We joined forces with RootDown LA to enhance the soil and gardening beds at George Washington Carver Middle School in South LA on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Volunteers added new soil to the garden beds, cleared invasive plants, and planted wildflowers to enhance the soil quality. The event concluded with a community luncheon featuring plant-based dishes prepared by Root Down LA.
Why?
Soil plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth. It provides the necessary nutrients for plant growth, aids in water absorption, and captures carbon dioxide. Healthy soil is vital in the fight against climate change. When establishing green spaces in Los Angeles, especially those geared towards food production, improving the quality of the soil is an initial step. RootDown LA emphasized the need to enhance the soil at George Washington Carver Middle School with the aim of producing more edible food for the local South LA community.
Check out photos from the event!
RootDown LA
RootDown LA is a nonprofit organization that has developed a youth-driven neighborhood food system, empowering local youth to adopt healthier eating habits and encouraging youth entrepreneurship. They provide education and workshops to both youth and the community.
Learn more about
Check out their website to learn more!
Project Benefit Calculations
1/28/23
37
10 cy
28 cu
Number of volunteers:
Invasives removed:
Healthy Soil Added :
Contact Info
If you have any questions for Blue Sky LA, or about the Ballona Wetlands volunteer event, please contact Silvia Segura at ssegura@breathesocal.org