From Seeds to Shoreline

Engaging K–12 Students in Salt Marsh Restoration

From Seeds to Shoreline® (S2S) is South Carolina’s only salt marsh restoration program designed for K–12 students and teachers. This year-long program engages participating schools with cultivating and transplanting Spartina alterniflora (smooth cordgrass) to designated areas along the state’s coastline.

By getting your school involved in the S2S program, your students will not only learn about the importance of this critical coastal ecosystem, but they will help to actively restore areas of salt marsh. There’s no better way to learn, serve our local communities, and have fun in the process!

The program was launched by the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium in 2011 in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Clemson University Cooperative Extension and serves K–12 students and teachers from across the state.

2025 Educator Workshops

June 4, 2025 (New Educator Training): This one-day training will take place in Charleston, S.C. at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and is a pre-requisite for new teachers interested in participating in S2S for the upcoming school year. The training offers sessions on salt marsh ecology, restoration techniques, classroom applications, and more! There is no cost to attend, however, pre-registration will be required. Registration is expected to open in late Spring 2025.

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June 10, 2025 (Veteran Teacher Workshop): This one-day training is optional for those S2S teachers who have been with the program for at least one year. Join us for a fun-filled day of exploration and networking, new resources, giveaways, and much more! Pre-registration is required and is expected to open in late Spring 2025.