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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Gardens Action Plan Organizations: Watson Elementary School |
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| Children at the Samuel Watson Elementary School work in a newly-constructed garden in the school's front yard on Eastern Avenue under the guidance of teacher Jasmine Olean. Materials, including lumber and seeds were donated, and other expenses were provided by Tufts University’s “Children In Balance” (CIB) program that is replicating the Shape Up Somerville childhood obesity prevention project in Fall River schools. The program is helping to teach children about nutrition and the value of physical activity, both priorities in the Fall River School's Wellness Plan. | ||
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| Strategy: | Food Supply & Nutrition |
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Create and support ten school-based and twelve
community-based vegetable gardens that involve youth and adults in
heart-healthy activity and provide nutritious produce to homeless and
low-income populations |
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| Indicators: | Improved nutrition through an ample supply of vegetables and fruits for low-income populations | |
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How citizens can get involved:
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Contact Children In Balance Project Manager Marcia Picard at 508-324-2228 |
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