Groundwork Southcoast

Groundwork Southcoast Local grassroots nonprofit investing in environmental leadership within the youth and community.

Groundwork Southcoast (GWSC) works to address southcoast Massachusetts' climate resilience needs and structural, economic, environmental, and food system disparities -- through youth development and community engagement

Reminder: Our drive is still active! Still have your clothes from spring cleaning? Trying to get rid of any old books, m...
06/15/2026

Reminder: Our drive is still active! Still have your clothes from spring cleaning? Trying to get rid of any old books, media or household goods? Reach out to our Green Fellow, Alana for insight on drop off at (774) 202-9965. Any donations help to fund our food access work!

Before our Green Teams final week this past School Year session, they dedicated their time to trash pickup and outreach ...
06/12/2026

Before our Green Teams final week this past School Year session, they dedicated their time to trash pickup and outreach on Acushnet Ave. They picked up trash all around Island Park and even learned about the Cape Verdean Association Cultural Center while they were there. They also did AQ and Public Health outreach, learning about civic engagement in their community!

Green Team has begun learning about our new technology; FLIR cameras! These mini heat-detectors were used in the parking...
06/11/2026

Green Team has begun learning about our new technology; FLIR cameras! These mini heat-detectors were used in the parking lot of our office space. Our youth measured the difference between a shaded area, and a parking lot that is affected by direct sunlight. These differences help us to recognize problems with tree canopy and why certain local areas are hotter than others.

Our Sister Rose garden is thriving! We had thyme, borage and oregano grow back from last year's harvest. Along with it, ...
06/10/2026

Our Sister Rose garden is thriving! We had thyme, borage and oregano grow back from last year's harvest. Along with it, our team planted tomato plants, and repotted cosmo flowers for our pollinator friends!

06/10/2026

Groundwork has new tech! See here, real time data measured at Riverside Park, tracking temperature differences at the basketball court. These heat detecting devices are used to track ground temperatures and measure the data we collect to recognize inconsistencies. The space which we painted white measures lower than the darker spaces on the court; showing the asphalt absorbing the heat, making it harder to walk on, and heating up the area surrounding it. It also shows the trees lowering the temperature surrounding it as well.

This video was taken on May 20th, with the outdoor temperatures before in the high 80s, low 90s. These temperatures are measured in Celcius. The lowest measure here is 22°C, which is 71.6°F, with the highest detected on the FLIR camera being 45.5 °C, or 113°F. These new cameras can help show the benefits of urban farms, tree plantings, and shifts in infrastructure to support a healthier, cooler New Bedford.

Groundwork has new tech! Introducing our new FLIR cameras, they are heat detecting devices we use to track ground temper...
06/09/2026

Groundwork has new tech! Introducing our new FLIR cameras, they are heat detecting devices we use to track ground temperatures and measure the data we collect to recognize inconsistencies. See our reel for real time visuals of heat inconsistencies

Riverside Update Post!Our gardens are thriving, and full of life, from strawberries to peppers to marigolds and other po...
06/08/2026

Riverside Update Post!
Our gardens are thriving, and full of life, from strawberries to peppers to marigolds and other pollinator plants, our teams have continued to care for and nurture our urban farms! Visit Riverside Park to see the growth, and maybe even our staff with any questions you may have!

Happy World Environment Day! Groundwork Southcoast wanted to share some information on Green Spaces, as well as some fac...
06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day!
Groundwork Southcoast wanted to share some information on Green Spaces, as well as some facts about trees. These facts highlight the importance of our work at places like Riverside Park and Dias Field. Contact us for any information regarding workforce or public health!

Throwback Thursday!This time last year, our Green Corps team was already in full effect! Cleaning up the pocket park on ...
06/04/2026

Throwback Thursday!
This time last year, our Green Corps team was already in full effect! Cleaning up the pocket park on the corner of Phillips Ave and Acushnet Ave, and giving it the TLC they needed! They have continued to pick up trash in these areas, as well as in other parts of Acushnet Ave and New Bedford as a whole. These pictures show their continuous dedication for the work that they do, cleaning up our spaces and pulling invasive weeds!

Green Corps has continued building free garden beds for homes in Bliss Corner, as part of a collaboration with Massachus...
06/03/2026

Green Corps has continued building free garden beds for homes in Bliss Corner, as part of a collaboration with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection & Techlaw. These beds are provided to homeowners whose properties have been flagged as being historically contaminated, allowing them to be able to grow fresh produce at home!

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90 Hatch Street, Suite 208
New Bedford, MA
02745

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+17748130008

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