SouthSea Rising is proud to announce the launch of Coral Rising: Land & Sea Pathways, a new interactive youth summer program taking place June 7–8 in St. Thomas.
Developed in collaboration with UVI Reef Response, UVI Youth Ocean Explorers, and the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation, Coral Rising is designed to introduce Virgin Islands youth ages 11–18 to agriculture, environmental learning, marine science, food pathways, and the blue economy through hands-on outdoor experiences.
Participants will move through interactive activities, environmental exploration, food-based learning, beach experiences, mentorship, and conversations focused on future opportunities connected to land, sea, sustainability, and island industries.
Founded by Virgin Islands-raised, Atlanta-based creative and community organizer Quianah Upton, SouthSea Rising was created to help connect young people in the Virgin Islands, Atlanta and Florida to new possibilities through environmental activities, mentorship, agriculture entrepreneurship, and pathway-based programming.
“Coral Rising is about helping young people see that there are opportunities connected to agriculture, ocean learning, food, and community right here in the Virgin Islands,” said Upton. “We want youth to feel connected to where they come from while also expanding what they believe is possible for their future.”
SouthSea Rising is a youth initiative that connects youth in Atlanta, through our program Soil To CEO, the Virgin Islands the Virgin Islands through our program Coral Rising, and Florida through agriculture, the blue economy, mentorship, and future pathways.
The long-term vision for Coral Rising includes expanding into recurring seasonal and multi-day programming, mentorship, workshops, college tours, and partnerships connecting Virgin Islands youth to environmental and agriculture-related opportunities throughout the VI, Atlanta and Florida.
Applications are now open for youth participation.
https://www.nourishbotanica.cafe/southsea-rising-youth-nonprofit
