Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 500 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 695 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 695 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 96 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Success Stories
Youth School Garden Clubs
Author: Sarah Imbus
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
According to the USDA Farm to School Census (https://farmtoschoolcensus.fns.usda.gov/), school gardening across the country is on the rise. Research continues to show that engaging students in gardening promotes healthier eating habits, improves mental and physical health, builds awareness in agriculture and horticulture career opportunities, builds a sense of community and belonging, and provides a safe space for hands on experimental learning (https://www.naae.org/profdevelopment/magazine/arch
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FunDay Mondays
Author: Sarah Imbus
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Introduction to horticulture therapy programs for adults. Horticulture therapy programs has been an increased need in Campbell County over the years. Response from previous programs, participants have shared the need of adult horticulture therapy programs: to resources to help with stressful times in their lives, a place to meet new people and engage in new friendship, learn a new skill. This four part series offered programs on botanical candle making, fairy lantern, garden peace pole, and bota
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