Grow. Cook. Learn
Lansing, Michigan-based Grow. Cook. Learn. is an organization focused on positive youth development through exposure to gardening, healthy cooking and learning the importance of health and nutrition. Its programs are designed to provide children with fun, hands-on learning experiences, opportunities for leadership and skill development along increased understanding of healthy food choices.
Grow. Cook. Learn. partners with local restaurants, community gardens, children’s playspaces, schools and early learning centers to host its programs for children of varied ages. Weekly sessions have some overlap to review main concepts, but every session includes age-appropriate activities and integrates food preparation with art, physical activity, literacy, math, culture and more!
Visit Grow. Cook. Learn.’s website to find out how you can participate in their programs or to discover how you can develop something similar in your community!
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