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SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 8: REFLECTIONS ON OPTIMISM

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 […]

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

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

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 2: REFLECTIONS ON RESPONSIBILITY

SUMMER 2021 YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – WEEK 2: REFLECTIONS ON RESPONSIBILITY

From memorable guests, engaging educational sessions and a Friday field trip that included farm friends of many species, including goats, cows, pigs, chickens and donkeys, Week 2 was one to remember.   Some highlights from the week included: Sustainable Agriculture & Soil Health lesson with Merideth Garrigan, Business Development Partner at Enlightened Soil Corp & Owner […]

Week 1: Welcoming our 2021 YIP Cohort and Reflections on Community

Week 1: Welcoming our 2021 YIP Cohort and Reflections on Community

The second year of our Youth Internship Program is officially underway and we are so excited to welcome eight new interns and four returning interns to our Summer 2021 cohort! Week 1 focused heavily on program orientation, helping our interns to learn more about what to expect from the summer and get to know each […]