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Celebrating National Farm to School Month at Green Heart
Every October, we’re one of thousands of organizations and schools across the country who celebrate National Farm to School Month. It’s a time for folks to take a moment and shine light on exciting work happening across the country and remember the importance of food education, school gardens and connecting students with healthy, fresh, local […]
SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 8: REFLECTIONS ON OPTIMISM
The second summer of our Youth Internship Program has officially come to a close. We already miss having our youth interns and Crew Leaders around, but we are so proud of all the knowledge and skills they have gained and the community they have built over the past eight weeks. We cannot wait to watch […]
Posted by Buddy Greenheart
On August 19, 2021
In Cooking, Education, School Gardens, Uncategorized, Urban Farm Updates
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 […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On July 20, 2021
In Cooking, Education, Events, School Gardens, Uncategorized, Urban Farm Category
SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 3: REFLECTIONS ON GRIT
Tropical Storm Elsa couldn’t rain on Week 3 of the YIP. Despite the Monday holiday and a modified schedule on Thursday for the storm, the short week was still filled with lots of learning, teamwork, dedication and grit. We kicked off the week with lessons and garden work centered around compost. We were joined by […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On July 12, 2021
In Cooking, Education, School Gardens, Uncategorized
Youth Internship Program- Week 2: Reflections on Responsibility
During the second week of our Youth Internship Program, our Crew Members continued to show some serious determination and grit as temperatures warmed up and the Urban Farm build began. Our featured intern Jayla took over our Instagram feed to give an inside look at our interns’ week and had the following thoughts to share […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On June 29, 2020
In Announcements, Education, School Gardens, Urban Farm Updates