About The Next Ground Project

The Next Ground Project is Fenix Youth Project’s innovative environmental literacy and workforce development program. It empowers unaccompanied youth under 25 by providing hands-on training and certifications in the green industry while restoring local landscapes through eco-friendly lawn-to-meadow conversions.

Our Mission:
To equip unaccompanied youth with the knowledge and skills to restore the environment while securing meaningful employment and building a better future.

Proceeds from the event will support The Next Ground Project, providing youth with environmental literacy, job training, and mentorship as they lead the way in restoring land and growing futures.

Join the Groundbreakers Membership
Become a recurring donor and cultivate lasting change. Your ongoing support provides vital resources for youth training, environmental restoration, and sustainable employment.

At the Roots & Rhythm Brunch Fundraiser, Groundbreakers will receive an exclusive gift to celebrate your commitment to the future.

Ready to break new ground?

Join us on April 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Pemberton Coffee House for the Roots & Rhythm Brunch Fundraiser, a celebration of community, culture, and conservation in support of The Next Ground Project!

We’re proud to announce Pemberton Coffee House as our first official client—partnering with Fenix Youth Project and the Lower Shore Land Trust to transform their outdoor space into a native meadow. This collaboration launches our youth-led eco-landscaping business, where young people gain hands-on training to restore local landscapes while building brighter futures.

🎶 Enjoy a morning of rhythm and roots with:

  • Live Performances – Featuring local artists bringing rhythm to our roots

  • Brunch Specials – Delicious dishes and drinks crafted by Pemberton Coffee House

  • Raffle & Silent Auction – Bid on unique local experiences and eco-friendly prizes

  • Project Showcase – Learn about the meadow transformation and hear from youth participants

Donate an item to our silent auction

Support enviromental literacy and job training by donating an item to our Roots & Rhythm silent auction. To get started tell us a little about the item you’d like to donate using the form below.

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Help us keep the promise of a better community for all