[FLPERMACULTURE] Community Food Security through School Gardens 4/10

[Michael Burns]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Elan Shapiro <elansla at ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us>
> Date: March 27, 2008 2:19:08 PM EDT
>
>   Note : ST monthly gathering on Sustainable Transportation For All is
> same day 6-8 PM   at Human Services Building, on State St. including
> dinner and child care. Try a double header for sustainability!
>
> Hi all,
>
> Please join us on Thursday, April 10th for the next Whole Community
> Project Forum, where we'll learn about "Rochester Roots", a program
> based in Rochester, NY that is working to ensure community food
> security while engaging kids in school gardens!  To learn more visit
> their website:  www.rochesterroots.org
>
> Community Food Security through School Gardens:
> Featuring: Rochester Roots
>
> Thursday, April 10th, 4-5:30pm
> 615 Willow Ave, Ithaca, NY
>
> **Child care will be provided!**
>
> Please note that this forum will take the place of the March and
> April WCP forums. To learn more about the Whole Community Project,
> keep reading below...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shira
>
> Shira Adriance
> Community Development Special Projects
> Coordinator<http://ccetompkins.org/energy>
> Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
> 615 Willow Ave.
> Ithaca, NY  14850
> Phone: 607.272.2292, ext 157
> Fax: 607.272.7088
> Email: sma38 at cornell.edu
>
> Whole Community Project
>
> The Whole Community Project (WCP) is a collaborative effort of
> organizations and individuals in Tompkins County to support the
> health and well-being of our children and youth. The WCP does not
> embrace just one solution or strategy. It brings together the
> collective experience of community members to support existing and
> new initiatives that foster healthy children and families in our
> community.
>
> Childhood overweight and obesity is an increasing concern for our
> community -locally and nationally- especially because both can lead
> to long-term health problems, poor body image, and low self-esteem.
> By supporting our children in healthy eating and active play, we
> promote positive development for all.
>
> It will take our whole, diverse community to make a difference. The
> WCP aims to be a place of dialogue and action for all the communities
> that make up Tompkins County. By drawing on our collective knowledge
> and strengths, we hope to promote healthy food and activity
> environments for all our children and youth. We need you!
>
> Email: wcproject at cornell.edu
> List-serve: wcp-L at cornell.edu
> ...or email Shira directly to learn more!
>

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