Success StoryGardening Safely
Gardening Safely
Author: Heather Toombs
Planning Unit: Oldham County CES
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Plan of Work: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Describe the Issue or Situation.
Gardening is a popular hobby; while there are many health benefits, there are risks. More than 400,000 people end up in the emergency room due to garden tool-related injuries according to the Consumer Safety Commission.
Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). Oldham County Extension Family Consumer Science Agent partnered with Yew Dell Botanical Gardens to teach their members and community members a Gardening Safely Course.
Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience. Adults in Oldham and surrounding counties
Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.
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