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Earth Day Exploration
At The Green Heart Project, one of our three core Green Heart Rules is that we” Respect the Earth.” As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we are reminded of the importance of this pillar of our work and today, we encourage you to learn about the history of this holiday and envision […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 22, 2020
In Education, Green Heart at Home, School Gardens
5 Finger Meditation and Green Heart Gratitude
TODAY’S LESSON- 5 Finger Meditation and Green Heart Gratitude LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will join Green Heart Intern Carter for a practice of mindfulness, meditation, breathing and Green Heart gratitude. In this lesson, students will: Define mindfulness and meditation and understand how to use these two techniques to calm down and practice self-control […]
Square Foot Gardening
TODAY’S LESSON– Square Foot Gardening LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will join Garden Educator Allie, Executive Director Jesse and his two kids Miriam and Moses to learn about a helpful gardening technique called “square foot gardening.” In this lesson, students will: Define square foot gardening and understand why it is used by farmers Learn […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 17, 2020
In Education, Green Heart at Home, School Gardens
Growing a Food Scrap Garden
As people have more time on their hands and are looking to minimize trips to the grocery store or local market, home gardens are surging. And while some may have garden beds or designated garden space at their homes, in many cases all it takes is some fruit or veggie scraps, water and a shallow […]
Green Heart Smoothies
TODAY’S LESSON- Making Green Heart Smoothies LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will join Green Heart Project Farm to School Program Coordinator and Garden Educator Allie for a culinary lesson on how to make a smoothie. In this lesson, students will: Learn how to follow a recipe to make a smoothie Identify a variety of […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 13, 2020
In Cooking, Education, Green Heart at Home, Recipes, Uncategorized