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The air is turning crisp and the seasons are changing. The leaves may fall, but curiosity rises! Discover a bountiful harvest of fall-themed activities that will ignite your child's curiosity for nature and help your family enjoy nature this fall.
While recipes vary widely, there's no denying that deviled eggs get a party started. We like this Thanksgiving-themed version because it’s whimsical and flavorful.
Plus, you can be thankful for its wholesome ingredients. Nutrition-packed, high-protein eggs are also a good source of vitamin D to support teeth and bone growth. We swapped out mayonnaise in favor of yogurt, a lower-calorie, lower-fat option that contains probiotics to support digestive health. The recipe also features colorful, crunchy bell peppers, a low-calorie food rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and folate. Plus, bell peppers contain compounds that can benefit eye health.
With a power-packed nutritional profile that includes vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber, sweet potatoes are the star of this gluten-free dessert. Though its fudgy, rich and satisfying flavor means some people might not even detect them! Bonus: Nut butter and oats punch up the protein, and oats also provide an extra boost of fiber.
This comforting recipe features a hallmark flavor of fall — pumpkin! — and incorporates cashews, which are a good source of protein. Raw (not roasted) cashews are mild in flavor and become “milky” once soaked, so they can be blended into a creamy and rich sauce. Looking to boost nutrition? Experiment with vegetable add-ins like sautéed kale or spinach, steamed broccoli florets or peas. For a vegan version of this recipe, opt for vegan butter and cheese.
Our partners at Farm to Cafeteria Canada are working to transform how food is experienced, learned and celebrated in all schools across Canada. They support schools by sharing tools and resources, connecting them with partners and local food providers in their communities, providing funds through grant programs, and informing supportive policy that’s needed to transform school food systems.
We reached out to Jesse Veenstra, Executive Director at Farm to Cafeteria Canada, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
National Farm to School Network (NFSN) has a vision of a strong and just food system for all and seeks deep transformation toward this vision through farm to school – the way kids eat, grow, and learn about food in schools and early care and education settings. They seek to increase access to local food and nutrition education to improve children’s health, strengthen family farms, and cultivate vibrant communities. They envision a nation in which farm to school programs are an essential component of a strong and just local and regional food systems.
We reached out to Jiyoon Chon, Communications Manager at National Farm to School Network, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national nonprofit that teaches children healthy habits to learn, live and thrive. They partner with public schools, chefs and coaches to ensure access to nourishing food and active play. Their collaborative approach and programming aim to shift the culture of schools to prioritize well-being. Founded in 2005 by Nancy Easton and Bill Telepan, Wellness in the Schools reaches over one million public school students across the country every school day. WITS is also a founding partner of ScratchWorks, collaborating with Whole Kids Foundation and other non-profits and school food leaders to support districts in moving to scratch cooking.
We reached out to Nancy Easton, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Wellness in the Schools, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
The Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) is dedicated to promoting whole-ingredient, scratch-cooking in schools by ensuring that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide fresh, healthy, delicious, cook from scratch meals. This approach enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.
We reached out to Mara Fleishman, CEO at Chef Ann Foundation, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
The mission of KidsGardening is to create opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder. They seek to support the educators and caregivers bringing the life-changing benefits of gardening to kids through grant funding, original educational resources, inspiration, and community to get more kids learning through the garden.
We reached out to Em Shipman, Executive Director of KidsGardening, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
Whole Kids Foundation and Green Our Planet first met when we awarded several Garden Grants to gardens in Las Vegas that were supported by the Green Our Planet team.
We reached out to Ciara Byrne, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Green Our Planet, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
Life Lab cultivates children's love of learning, nourishing food, and nature through garden-based education, and is a national leader in the school garden movement.
We reached out to Whitney Cohen, Education Director at Life Lab, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
The School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network is an open peer-to-peer learning network with the goal of growing, sustaining, and elevating a movement of equitable garden-based education.
We reached out to Tristana Pirkl, Director at School Garden Support Organization Network to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
The Bee Cause Project inspires the next generation of environmental stewards while protecting our planet’s precious pollinators. They teach collaboration, inspire curiosity, and foster STEAM skills through discovery-based learning in schools around the world.
We reached out to Emilee Ellingburg, Director of Educational Programs at The Bee Cause Project, to get the scoop on how they are helping kids learn to love fresh, nutritious, whole foods.
Through the generous donations from our supplier partners, we're able to invest 100% of funding in programs supporting schools to help improve children's nutrition. We invite you to shop these brands helping us grow the next generation of healthy eaters.
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