LA River School Education
Reporting Period: Academic Year 2023-2024
Our Source to Sea watershed education programs bring local students in grades 3-12 on an immersive field trip to the LA River.
87 schools served
20,190 learning hours
3,762 students served
Source to Sea provides two dynamic in-class lessons on the history and biodiversity of the LA River, then leads students on an experiential learning excursion. During their 4 hours on the River, students become naturalists, scientists, and engineers — identifying wildlife on a nature walk, testing the river’s water quality in an outdoor lab, and building their own river models. Following the program, take-home toolkits continue their learning by providing age-appropriate and family inclusive activities.
My dad, he grew up in the same place I’m growing up in and he’s seen the LA River, I’ve seen it, but none of us have actually went to visit. And my grandma has never either. And it’s really exciting! -Ryan, Grade 5
After participating in the 2023-24 Source to Sea program: >70% of students reported an increased understanding of the elements that impact water quality. 70% of students shared that they now felt nature was less boring. >80% of students indicated an increased belief that nature was important to their health. 74% of students expressed an increased interest in exploring nature. 74% of students reported a greater desire to protect nature. 88% of students said they wanted to visit nature again after the field trip.
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