The EPIC D4Y groups are officially launching their prototypes, many of which are community events open to youth, families, and friends!

Back in July of 2025, Interns Lucinda A., Mayumi L., Apprentice Kate W., and facilitators Sam and Paul Wynns, ran an inaugural three-day symposium, EPIC D4Y (Efficient, Precise, Innovative, Collaborative Design for Youth) for high schoolers! During this immersive experience, participants gained new, innovative skills which the students ultimately implemented to solve problems in their community.

So, what kind of problems are these youth addressing? Drumroll, please…🥁

GETTING YOUTH OUTSIDE MORE TO BENEFIT FROM THE HEALING POWERS OF NATURE! 🌿🌎

EPIC D4Y will kick off its first prototype event, New Year, New Plants, on Sunday, January 4th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, marking the first of many youth-designed events to come!

🌱New Year, New Plants: Community Planting Event

This hands-on restoration event where the interns from Inspired Movement (D4Y group #3), their friends, and EcoLogik youth apprentices are teaming up with the San Diego River Park Foundation to plant native species along the river and kick off the year with purpose. Participants will enjoy the fun, community-building energy of restoring a local habitat together while making a real, lasting impact on the health of the local ecosystem. All tools and supplies will be provided, including a light breakfast to fuel the morning. This event is made possible thanks to generous sponsorship from the San Diego Foundation and the EPIC D4Y programming by the EcoLogik Institute.

Join us—click the link below to learn more! 👇