Miami-Dade County Students Celebrated Earth Month With Harvesting, Healthy Habits & Nutrition
MIAMI, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This Earth Month, The Education Fund joined forces with Life Time Foundation to champion environmental stewardship and nutritional education in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) through the innovative Food Forests for Schools program.
- On April 22, special Earth Day activities at The Education Fund Food Forest at Royal Palm Elementary inspired more students and entire communities toward sustainable-living practices.
- The program's hands-on approach has yielded impressive results in students' nutrition and eating behaviors: 51% of participating students have enhanced their nutrition knowledge, and 49% have shifted their behavior toward consuming more nutritious foods.
- "The Education Fund Food Forests program empowers students to make lifelong healthy food choices by transforming the fundamentals of nutrition through hands-on experience of growing their own gardens," said Angie Kasselakis, M-DCPS food and nutrition officer.
- It's not just about planting trees and vegetables; it's about planting knowledge and habits that will grow alongside the students, fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for all.