A Lexington District 1 school has won a grant to educate the next generation of environmental stewards.

Meadow Glen Elementary students will learn about planting depth, spacing, soil quality, and water conservation as they plant, maintain, and harvest 2 gardens.

“Champions of the Environment grant winners will restore and protect coastal habitats, grow organic, sustainable gardens that attract pollinators, and reuse discarded items to reduce waste,” said Amanda Ley, DHEC’s coordinator for the Champions of the Environment program.

“Environmental education programs like Champions of the Environment provide opportunities for students to become engaged in real environmental issues that go far beyond the classroom and hopefully make a lasting impact.”

Champions of the Environment has been empowering youth environmental action for 25 years.

The Champions of the Environment program is sponsored by DHEC, International Paper and SCE&G, with assistance from the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina.

For more information, visit www.scdhec.gov/champions .