The Children's Environmental Outreach program at Lower Southampton Elementary has made several contributions to their community. Creating an on campus garden using native plant species, the students have provided a welcome environment for native fish, frogs, birds and butterflies. The garden has also provided a peaceful place for citizens to read, think and explore.

Venturing beyond the schoolyard, The Children's Environmental Outreach has also contributed to clean up and beautification projects at nature centers, activity centers and town buildings. Student efforts were funded through the manufacture and sale of "Habitat Hanna" dolls, donations, grants and the support of several local businesses.

Students continue to submit new ideas and designs in order to improve the school's special garden. Teachers incorporate the garden areas into their curriculum design. Art projects are integrated with lessons on literature to create garden displays featuring favorite characters from children's books. Students apply the math skills they have learned to lay out patterns for patios and planters. Science classes also reap the benefits that a living classroom provides. The Children's Environmental Outreach proves the old adage, "When you plant a seed, you never know how far it will grow."

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) made the following statement, "World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is excited to align itself with Lower Southampton Elementary's "Children's Environmental Outreach (C.E.O.) Program. WWF considers introduced species to be a serious threat to biodiversity and the C.E.O. team did an excellent job of first researching and then planting native plant species for their schoolyard "Habitat for Humanity" project. As a result of C.E.O.'s efforts, migratory butterflies and songbirds now have a pesticide-free environment in which to rest, feed, and reproduce. Way to go C.E.O.!"