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Two young students standing by a window, one holding a worm puppet while the other has her hand out to interact with it.

Groundswell 2026 Student Project Showcaase

This annual spring event brought learning and engagement to GVSU's downtown campus this May.

Published June 19, 2026 by Mara Spears

Group of Students Posing with WEGE Foundation Thank You Sign

New Grant Will Help Groundswell Evaluate the Impact of Place-Based Stewardship Education

Groundswell has received a Wege Foundation grant to continue place-based stewardship education, support student-led environmental projects, and measure the impact of PBSE on student learning and engagement in Kent and Ottawa counties.

Published June 10, 2026 by Elana Burns

Female Teacher standing in an open exhibit space, holding a small wooden plaque with her name and school and "Sprout teacher award" etched on it.

Teacher Awards at Groundswell Student Project Showcase

Published June 4, 2026 by Elana Burns

Standing in History: Experiencing Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona Memorial

Published January 6, 2026 by Elana Burns

Educators Hit the Reset Button At Recent PLO

Published December 9, 2025 by Elana Burns

Rooted in Community: How Sue Blackall Turned Classrooms into Change

Published October 24, 2025 by Elana Burns

PBS Learning Media

Published June 22, 2024

2024 Groundswell Student Project Showcase

The 2024 Groundswell Student Project Showcase, held on May 15, 2024, brought together 27 schools for student-led environmental projects.

Published June 21, 2024