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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 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 7: REFLECTIONS ON EMPATHY
Week 7 of the Summer Youth Internship Program is now behind us! The week was yet again filled with lots of learning and hard work. We are so proud of everything our interns have accomplished this summer and it’s hard to believe that their internship is coming to an end soon! The educational sessions in […]
Posted by Buddy Greenheart
On August 10, 2021
In Cooking, Education, Uncategorized, Urban Farm Category
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 […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On August 3, 2021
In Cooking, Education, Uncategorized, Urban Farm Updates
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 […]