Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





3045 - Arts and Community Health
3045.2) 3

Number of cross sector community coalitions in which Extension is involved

3045.4) 0

Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspiration regarding the effect of arts engagement on healthy aging

3045.5) 3

Number of healthcare providers reporting an increase in collaboration with artists, arts agencies, or artistic incorporation into their practice

3045.1) 128

Number of participants reporting an increase in healthy behavior due to Extension arts involvement



Success Stories

Earth Day Event

Author: Cortney Moses

Major Program: Arts and Community Health

Earth Day Event

Whitley County, along with other counties in the state are experiencing climate change related events that effect their farms, families, and community. Invasive species, flooding, and extreme weather conditions are a few of these events. The Whitley County Extension Fine Arts Agent coordinated the annual Earth Day event. Through collaborations with local organizations, to include, Soil Conservation Service, Whitley County Health Department, Save the Children, KSU Snap and extension programs we w

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