BlogPosts by Amanda Howell

Green Heart Project Strategic Plan

An Intern’s Reflection

by Will Brown The fondest memories that I’ve formed during my time in high school have been in the garden, with my hands in the dirt and my head in the clouds. The sights, sounds, and smells of The Green Heart Project’s urban garden have the uncanny ability to lift my spirits despite the difficulties […]

SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 6: REFLECTIONS ON COURAGE

It’s hard to believe that Week 6 is complete and we are heading into the final stretch of this summer’s program. Last week, our interns continued to practice grit in the Charleston heat as they continued their work taking care of the gardens and spent more time growing minds and community. Last week’s educational sessions […]

SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 5: REFLECTIONS ON INITIATIVE

We are now into the second half of the summer Youth Internship Program! Some highlights from this week include:  Lunch at Taco Boy and giving toasts to celebrate the midpoint of the internship  A virtual discussion with Kindall from Vertical Roots about hydroponics and how sustainability and technology can intersect in farming A presentation on […]

SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 4: REFLECTIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Time sure is flying by — can you believe we’re halfway through our summer Youth Internship Program?! We are so proud of everything our interns have accomplished these past four weeks and know there’s still so much to be done before the end of the program. During Week 4, we took a deep dive into […]