Spring Break Learning Activities for Your Kids
Spring break is upon us and whether you’re taking the kids on vacation or enjoying the one to two weeks away from school from the comforts of your area code, you want to make sure that they keep learning through it all, while still having fun. As a purveyor of outdoor education our Foundation has […]
How Spring Cleaning Recycling Can Contribute to Your Community Garden
Are you and your family about to undertake an annual spring cleaning? You can use this household event as a means add some inspiring touches to your local community garden. In removing some of the clutter from your home, you can identify items that can be repurposed in a fun yet effective manner in an […]
What Does a Community Garden Grow, Besides Food?
When people look at a community garden, it is easy for them to draw conclusions about the direct benefits it has on a community. Simply put, it grows food, and thus can help feed the hungry and serve as an effective way to promote food security in a region. But the benefits extend far beyond. Today, […]
How You and Your Child Can Resolve to Make a Difference in 2017 (and Beyond)
We’re over two weeks into the New Year and all over the world households are beginning their resolutions to live better. Some are setting individual goals, others together with their family. It’s the latter where our Foundation sees where you can make a difference on a grander scale. Your kids see you run off to […]
Calcium-Rich Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in Your Community Garden
Calcium is essential to your child’s development. It is necessary for the growth and maintenance of their bones and teeth and helps with nerve functioning and muscle contraction among other benefits. When you think of calcium and children, dairy products likely come to mind. However, considering that approximately 65 percent of the global population has a reduced […]
How to Brighten Up Your Urban Garden and Keep Kids Engaged
Is your community garden looking a little bland? While your community/urban garden may be colorful enough in the blooming spring and summer months the latter half of the year can look (and feel) a little dreary. This can have an influence on the psyche of younger gardeners, those who require a little extra stimulus to […]
How to Get More Out of Your Community Garden Program
Are you managing a community garden or urban farm? Are you considering starting one? If so, you probably have a singular goal in mind for the project. For instance, many are started as an initiative to add more greenspace to a neighborhood. Whatever the purpose, you may not have anticipated other options that can further […]