Wednesday, March 14, 2012

CONNECTING KIDS WITH COMPOST, HEALTHY FOODS

HANDS-ON LEARNING

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center in San Diego County uses gardening, composting and cooking to educate school children and adults about a healthier lifestyle.

OLIVEWOOD Gardens and Learning Center in National City, California has made impressive strides towards fulfilling its vision "to connect and motivate students and families from diverse backgrounds through organic gardening, environmental stewardship and nutrition education" and empower them "to be healthy and active citizens." Fertile compost-amended soil in the gardens sprouts healthy fruits and vegetables that school kids and volunteers help to grow. Between student field trips, community …

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