Groundwork Somerville is an environmental 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes sustainable community development and revitalization.  By creating opportunities for healthy education, green jobs, and sustainable community, Groundwork Somerville empowers people to lead healthier, happier, and more prosperous lives. The core of Groundwork Somerville’s mission is to educate the city’s children and youth about the environment. In our hands-on programs, children plant and harvest food, learning to make sensible choices for their own health and the health of the planet. While the youngest children learn about the role of worms in the garden ecosystem, middle graders learn about agricultural practices and their own food supply while working at a farmers’ market. Groundwork is a key partner in Shape Up Somerville, a nationally recognized community-wide program that has reduced rates of childhood obesity in the city.