Spring has sprung at the Robert Fowler Family YMCA in Peachtree Corners, it's time to get in the dirt.
Gardening can be rewarding - and it can also be an ideal time to teach that there's more to learn than just watching seeds sprout. That is the idea behind Fowler YMCA's organic learning garden - to plant seeds of healthy living in the lives of young people. “By connecting kids to the natural world through gardening, we are better able to improve healthy behaviors and establish life-long health habits," said Gina Lembo, the YMCA's Wellness Directory. "The garden really brings healthy eating to life." The learning garden provides members ages 3 to 15 who participate in YMCA's free kids fitness clubs with opportunities to work cooperatively with each other and adult volunteers to grow, nurture and enjoy fresh vegetables, make healthier food …
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The Peachtree Corners facility has plans to plant vegetable seeds and offer hands-on learning opportunities to children for healthy living.
Robert Fowler YMCA is hoping to grow more than vegetables through its new year-round organic garden. The idea behind the project is to plant seeds of healthy living in the lives of our children. "The organic garden will provide children with hands-on learning opportunities to work cooperatively, to grow, nurture and enjoy fresh vegetables and establish health habits," said Mark Thornell, Executive Director of Fowler YMCA. This is a multi-generational garden project. Y kids, staff, members and community volunteers are coming together to garden. And the Y's senior members plan to serve as garden mentors with years of experience to share. "The garden was created with environmental sustainability in mind including composting and …
33.98087
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Robert D. Fowler YMCA
5600 W Jones Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA
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