Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 40 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 40 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 20 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 45 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Author: Lorin Fawns
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Drug and alcohol addiction is a growing concern across America. As we look for ways to help individuals recover, the Mason County Extension Office partnered with the local outpatient recovery center. The NEP assistant has worked with the recovery center for several years, offering nutritional education; the horticulture agent asked to partner to make it an experience that included gardening. The horticulture agent applied for a grant through the recovery garden program at the University of Kentu
Author: Lorin Fawns
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Over two enriching days, a community witnessed the power of collaboration and healthy living through a pizza community garden program. Residents of all ages gathered at a local community center, rolling up their sleeves to plant and nurture a variety of fresh vegetables.Guided by the horticulture agent and experienced master gardeners, participants learned the essentials of sustainable gardening and the joy of growing their own food. Children giggled with excitement as they dug into the earth, d
