{"id":28356,"date":"2017-08-09T13:59:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T20:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seewhatgrows.flywheelsites.com\/?p=28356"},"modified":"2017-08-10T13:55:53","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T20:55:53","slug":"helping-canadian-kids-learn-how-food-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/helping-canadian-kids-learn-how-food-grows\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Canadian Kids Learn How Food Grows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From tomato plants on balconies to backyard and community gardens, more and more people of all ages are taking time to cultivate their own food. With <a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/prevent-learning-loss-summer\/\">summer<\/a> comes the opportunity for kids to get involved in gardening and discover what may become a life-long passion for growing.<\/p>\n<p>At Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows Foundation, we\u2019re very proud to help <a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/plant-a-seed-read\/\">local public libraries<\/a> across Canada engage kids in conversations about our land and our food.<\/p>\n<p>Our popular <a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/plantaseed-read\/\">Plant a Seed-READ!<\/a> program helps kids learn about the origins of food, plants and what it takes to help young seedlings grow. After an interactive story telling session, kids get to take part in planting. They also bring home a baby plant. This&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/plantaseed-read\/\">free-of-charge<\/a> program provides preschool and primary grade educational materials in English and French to libraries as well as natural health product retailers across the country.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Planting Green Ideas at<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;Idea Exchange<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28366\" style=\"width: 331px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28366\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-300x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-768x760.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1-v2.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emma Campbell, Library Assistant, Idea Exchange welcomed the public at the free event in Cambridge, ON.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Recently in Cambridge, Ontario, 50 children and parents gathered at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ideaexchange.org\/\">Idea Exchange<\/a>. Bringing together community partners to celebrate all things green, the special event featured seed games, all-ages activities and a photo op with Freggie, the official produce mascot of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theopma.ca\/promoting-fruits-veggies\/freggie-the-produce-mascot\/\">Ontario Produce Marketing Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28364\" style=\"width: 280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28364 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2-280x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"280\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2-768x824.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2-22x24.jpg 22w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2-34x36.jpg 34w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2-45x48.jpg 45w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/23-v2.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Freggie was here!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28365\" style=\"width: 399px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28365\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/17-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yes, it\u2019s easy being green.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows Foundation participated at the event that also included local community partners <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/prestoncommunitygarden\/\">Preston Community Garden<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.langs.org\/\">Lang\u2019s Healthy Beginnings Program<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/raresites.org\/\">rare Charitable Research Reserve<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regionofwaterloo.ca\/en\/aboutTheEnvironment\/Green_Bin_Organics.asp\">Region of Waterloo Green Bin Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Emma Campbell, Library Assistant, shares that Idea Exchange \u201cis dedicated to creating an environment of curiosity and discovery, meeting the lifelong learning, reading and creative needs of our community at five locations across the City of Cambridge.\u201d The Preston location was an ideal venue for the all-ages event. It features vegetable and flower gardens maintained by enthusiastic volunteers of all ages who help with planting and harvesting.<\/p>\n<p>Campbell explains, \u201cThis location offers a seed library for community members. They can donate seeds and take seeds for their own gardens. We believe that discovery happens at every age and we invite our community to join us. Idea Exchange offers free access to library materials and services. We also offer online databases and courses, a variety of programs, events and art exhibitions.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Donated<\/strong> <strong>Seeds, Books &amp; Activities Help Kids See How Plants Grow <\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28363\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28363\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/19-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emma Campbell, Library Assistant, Idea Exchange read the Foundation\u2019s Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows book by Roland Gahler. You can purchase the books<a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/plant-a-seed-see-what-grows-childrens-book\/\"> here<\/a>. Available in English and in French. All proceeds from the sale of the books support the work of the Foundation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Working with the Plant a Seed &amp; Read Foundation was a natural fit for Idea Exchange because gardening and seeds are an important focus of the organization. Campbell shares, \u201cIn addition to participating at the event, Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows Foundation donated seed packs to our library and two fantastic books about planting and growing to our collection. Filled with great illustrations, the books are ideal for the preschool\/primary age groups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor activities are a major focus for Idea Exchange, particularly in the spring and summer months. Campbell notes that local \u201cparents and children help plant and harvest every year. We offer garden story times, game programs and, new this year, a French gardening program!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28362\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28362\" style=\"width: 623px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28362\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"623\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Idea-Exchange-Garden-August-2015-48x36.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28362\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Located beside Idea Exchange is the thriving Preston Community Garden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28359\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"306\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/24-v2.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28361\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"309\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-1080x804.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-24x18.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-36x27.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2-48x36.jpg 48w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/11v2.jpg 1149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Idea Exchange offers garden story times, game programs and, new this year, a French gardening program!<\/h5>\n<p>A representative from <a href=\"http:\/\/healthfirstnetwork.ca\/fiddleheads\/\">Fiddleheads Health and Nutrition<\/a>, a natural health retailer with multiple locations across Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario also took part in the Idea Exchange event. Leslie Pelerine, Marketing Manager, volunteered at the event. She noted that Fiddleheads was looking to do some community outreach. They wanted to \u201csupport a local initiative that helps educate about the future of gardening and the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a volunteer, Pelerine found the event to be very personally rewarding. She shared that, \u201cIt was fun to see the children get so excited about planting, seeds, harvesting and growing crops! Plant a Seed-READ! is a great way to educate kids about seeds and how they grow in a fun and informative way.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28358\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28358\" src=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-1080x681.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-24x15.jpg 24w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-36x23.jpg 36w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2-48x30.jpg 48w, https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21-v2.jpg 1148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leslie Pelerine, Marketing Manager, <a href=\"http:\/\/healthfirstnetwork.ca\/fiddleheads\/\">Fiddleheads Health and Nutrition<\/a> volunteered at the Plant a Seed-READ! event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A Story Time That Cultivates Young Minds <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/plantaseed-read\/\">Plant a Seed-READ! program<\/a> aims to reach toddlers, preschoolers and youngsters through story telling in public libraries across Canada. We support an interactive reading experience by discussing the elements needed to successfully grow plants. Afterwards, we also talk about where food comes from and do an actual planting activity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Similar to this event, the Plant a READ! program has been nurturing young bookworms in other public libraries in Ontario such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocl.net\/Branches-hours\/Norwich\">Norwich<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lincoln.library.on.ca\/\">Lincoln<\/a> and in British Columbia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/plant-a-seed-read\/\">Coquitlam Public Library<\/a>. &nbsp;In that library, more than 60 kids took part in the Plant a Seed-READ! events in both branches. Barbara Weston, Manager, Programming and Community Connections, Coquitlam Public Library, shares why they liked the program, \u201cWe were looking for summer activities for kids that were hands-on, science-based and fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There\u2019s a growing movement across North American public libraries to engage kids and youth in outdoors activities. For example, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.childrenandnature.org\/initiatives\/libraries\/\">Sun Ray Natural Library Project<\/a> in St. Paul, Minnesota engages residents in a family nature club, greening projects as well as trains youth in environmental stewardship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At every Plant a Seed-READ! library event we provide complimentary lesson materials, organic, non-GMO seeds, a themed\u2010colouring book and coloured pencils. The Foundation also donates two empowering children\u2019s storybooks&nbsp;\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/plant_a_seed_and_see_what_grows.pdf\">Plant a Seed &amp; See What Grows<\/a>\u201d and&nbsp;\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/What-To-Do-With-What-You-Grew.pdf\">What to Do with What You Grew<\/a> both written by Roland Gahler. These children\u2019s books are also available for borrowing from Ontario libraries such as&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocl.net\/Branches-hours\/Norwich\">Norwich<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lincoln.library.on.ca\/\">Lincoln<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ideaexchange.org\/\">Idea Exchange<\/a>&nbsp;as well as select libraries in the Greater Vancouver Area.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Join Us Today &amp; See What Grows Across Canada <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As a registered national charity, we create opportunities for children to explore the outdoors and be inspired by the breathtaking wonders of the natural world around them!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our programs create moments of inspiration that can last a lifetime\u2014in classrooms, in school gardens, by farm visits, and other outdoor educational activities. Through these outdoor experiences, we hope to nurture a healthier generation of children and help kids learn to become good stewards of planet earth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/\">Please visit this link<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about our work. We invite you to become a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/seewhatgrows.org\/us\/friends\/9\/\">Friend of the Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From tomato plants on balconies to backyard and community gardens, more and more people of all ages are taking time to cultivate their own food. With summer comes the opportunity for kids to get involved in gardening and discover what may become a life-long passion for growing. 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