REVITALIZE, RESTORE, REPLANT!

Graham Road Elementary School was selected to plant a Revitalize, Restore, Replant! pollinator garden on our campus near the large playground. This Fairfax County government program provides an opportunity for students to be led by ecologists from the Watershed Education and Outreach in a hands-on native plant installation.

“The Revitalize, Restore, Replant! (R3) program transforms existing stormwater facilities (like bioretentions and dry ponds or yard inlets) on Fairfax County Public School FCPS campuses into outdoor classrooms. At no cost to schools, county ecologists introduce students to stormwater and watershed ecosystem management and lead a hands-on native plant installation. Plant species are chosen to complement existing programs of study, allowing plantings to be used as outdoor teaching tools for all grade levels. Fairfax County provides native plants, plant ID signs, and all other necessary materials for this event.” (Source)

Students and staff prepared the plant roots to maximize growth and were instructed to plant at the proper depth in the soil to ensure a good start. Graham Road Elementary School is honored to have been chosen for this restoration project.