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Podcast: Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Nation
Episode: Cultivating Mindfulness and Food Justice: A Conversation with Rachel Black of the Garden School Foundation
Description: Join us for a captivating episode featuring Rachel Black, the Executive Director of the Garden School Foundation. Discover the innovative framework used by the Garden School to foster mindfulness, equitable food access, environmental stewardship, and a love for trying new foods among elementary school children. Rachel delves into the profound impact of integrating outdoor time and gardening skills in children, highlighting how these activities promote healthy eating habits, nutritious decision-making, and a deep connection to and responsibility for the environment.
This multifaceted conversation also explores the intersection of this unique educational approach with community-wide...