“In the Wetlands Watchers program, science isn't confined to theories in a textbook; it's all around the students, in the trees and water and soil. They're invested in learning because it helps them take care of their home. It was pretty exciting to see such a sense of environmental
stewardship in our future leaders.”
Ashley Ball Associate Content Producer, George Lucas Education Foundation

“I believe that the students gain immensely through service-learning by not only positively servicing the community through their projects but also by learning what it takes to plan, implement, and follow through on a large scale project. The totality of this experience cannot be equaled in the confines of the classroom. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation has been proud to be associated with the efforts of the Wetland Watchers. Hurst Middle School is a shining example of the type of environmental education that can be accomplished in a school environment.”
Andrea Bourgeois – Calvin,
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Education Project Coordinator