Grow Education Archives
Sippican Week – April 26, 2021 – Marion Institute program creating six new gardens at New Bedford schools
April 27, 2021
The Marion Institute's Grow Education program has received funding to build 6 new gardens & add new features to their 12 existing outdoor spaces at New Bedford Public Schools.
Grow Education “Faces of Food” in New Bedford: Adam Davenport
April 25, 2021
Get to know a little more about a familiar face - our very own Adam Davenport, Grow Education Program Manager and this month's Faces of Food New Bedford!
What’s Growing On? April 2021 News from Grow Education
April 20, 2021
With the spring rains come new opportunities for Grow Education and New Bedford Public School students! Throughout April lots of movement has happened on the building of brand-new garden beds at 6 of the district’s elementary schools. Read more about what's grow-ing on at Grow Education!
Grow Education “Faces of Food” in New Bedford: Samantha Therrien, MS, RDN, LDN
March 28, 2021
Meet Samantha Therrien, MS, RDN, LDN, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition services at New Bedford Public Schools -- this month's Faces of Food New Bedford!
What’s Growing On? March 2021 News from Grow Education
March 24, 2021
The Winter Presentations have wrapped up! Find out what students learned from Coastal Foodshed and Ivory Silo Farm and learn how you can help our team Grow!
Grow Education “Faces of Food” in New Bedford: Donna Trahan and Mary Zilg Reinhard
February 22, 2021
Meet Donna Trahan and Mary Zilg Reinhard, New Bedford Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services, this month's Faces of Food New Bedford!
Notes from the classroom: Cape Verdean Farmers and Cranberries
February 22, 2021
In celebration of Black History Month 2021, we would like to feature the unique story of Cape Verdean cranberry boggers here in Southeastern Massachusetts. The information used in this highlight was taken from an episode of Mosaic of the Public’s Radio.
What’s Growing On? February 2021 News from Grow Education
February 18, 2021
Winter has finally set in this February but this has not slowed down the Grow Education team! Read more about the annual Winter Presentations for the schools, and about our Food Corps Team Members' work with the Fresh Fruits & Veggies Program!
What’s Growing On? January 2021 News from Grow Education
January 19, 2021
With the winter solstice behind us and daylight increasing once again, now is the time for seeds! Coming out of 2020, there were many values and teachings on the importance of diversity and resilience - from our personal and global health, to our community values of race. Learning about seeds presents a perfect opportunity to make these associations with the elementary students we are working with in New Bedford. Click to read more!
Grow Education “Faces of Food” in New Bedford: Keri Cusson DeFusco and Mikaeala Thiboutot
January 7, 2021
Meet our FoodCorps Service Members, Keri Cusson DeFusco and Mikaeala Thiboutot. They're an integral part of the Grow Education team this year; learn more about them in this fun feature!
CONTACT
Adam Davenport
Grow Education Program Manager
adam@marioninstitute.org
Ext. 114