Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
| 1055.12) | 153 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.11) | 153 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.1) | 19 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
Success Stories
Urban Farm Summer School
Author: Stephen Lewis
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
The idea of attending summer school used to be a dreaded thought amongst school students, but to this group of homeschooled kids, it's a chance to learn about the natural world during its most active time of year. Mizizi Homeschool cooperative, is a collective of homeschooled students that meet twice a week to engage in learning activities, while having the chance to socialize with other children. This summer they participated in a 6 week Urban farming and outdoor education program at Louisv
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