Hip to Habitat

The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) is a champion of helping to restore the environment in and around Galveston. Headed by Della Barbato, their education programs focus on teaching youth about the marshlands of Galveston Bay and how they can help make changes to this important ecosystem.

The GBF's "Hip to Habitat" program was recently featured on Houston's local KPRC Going Green segment. In this video they feature 6th grade students in Friendswood who create their own marshes in kiddie pools with water that replicates that of the Galveston Bay waters. They grow smooth cordgrass in these pools at their school and, once matured, transplant the grasses to marsh areas in Galveston Bay. This is a great way to teach kids about what they can do for the environment and truly makes learning fun.

To find out more follow the links below.

www.click2houston.com/video/18190564/index.html (video)

kprc.envirocast.net/index.php?pagename=news_081117_gethiptohabitat (story)

If you are interested in getting involved with the Galveston Bay Foundation with your PeaceJam group for a Global Call to Action Project on the environment visit www.galvbay.org .