Outreach Spotlight: Seasonal Planting at Springdale Park
We had a great time planting a seasonal garden with the students at Springdale Park Elementary. We planted sugar snap peas, cauliflower, broccoli, chard, and varieties of kale – all seedlings from our partners at the Wylde Center…. Read More
Outreach Spotlight: Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Market visit with residents of the Oliver House (Decatur Housing Authority) on July 27, 2016 as part of a long-term wellness program implemented in partnership with the Wylde Center. Photo Credit: Jenna Mobley The Decatur Farmers Market has been chosen… Read More
Outreach Spotlight: Start of the Summer for Decatur Housing Authority!
We celebrated the last day of school with our kids from the Decatur Housing Authority by potting mint plants and decorating the pots. The kids are excited to take care of their plants’ needs and have mint to… Read More
Outreach Spotlight: Celebrating Strawberry Season at the Decatur Housing Authority
Today at the Decatur Housing Authority we celebrated strawberry season! We tasted strawberries and read two books – one about the nutritional benefits of the fruit food group (“Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries“) and another one that tells a… Read More
Outreach Spotlight: Strawberries 3 Ways with the Decatur Housing Authority
For our May classes with the parents and older adults at the Decatur Housing Authority, we focused on strawberries – the first fruit of the season! We worked together to create three recipes… A strawberry salad with a homemade… Read More
