Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
1850 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
1096 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
3952 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
149030 |
To follow Bracken Countys plan of work to improve health and well-being our office offered a Lunch & Learn Terrarium Workshop. This workshop was offered to everyone in the county at no cost. The goal was to bring the community and families together as it was held during spring break. A My Plate recipe was served while I went over the benefits of Horticulture Therapy before beginning the terrarium demonstration. I stated the stress relieving and mood benefits associated with horticulture. Once ev...
