OSU Extension Partnering With Ross Heart Hospital |
The Franklin County Office of OSU Extension has begun a partnership with the OSU Ross Heart Hospital to educate cardiac patients about growing and consuming fresh fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy lifestyle. OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV’s) have planted 44 raised beds at Waterman Farm with different types of vegetables and herbs for the project. Each Wednesday evening during the growing season, dieticians and chefs from the Ross Hospital teach a cooking lesson and demonstration in the Extension Office demonstration kitchen on how to prepare healthy foods using produce from the garden.
After the cooking demonstration, participants visit the vegetable garden where Master Gardener Volunteers help them harvest fresh vegetables and herbs which they take home to prepare for their family. Master Gardeners also show participants how they can grow their own vegetables at home.
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Two 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Clubs are taking place at the Homeless Families Foundation this summer. The first is a 4-H garden SPIN Club taught by Franklin County Master Gardener volunteers. The program has been in place every summer for a number of years at the Foundation, but is also held at four additional Franklin County afterschool programs each year. Youth in the program learn about many aspects of gardening, and make salsa from garden produce as their capstone project.
The other program being held is a 4-H polar SPIN Club, held in partnership with the Byrd Polar Climate Change and Research Center at Ohio State. Although the club has been held virtually the past two years, this is the first time that it is in person. Youth are learning about the polar regions through mapping and experiential activities such as making flubber to simulate retreating icebergs. To learn more about the Homeless Families Foundation here.
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Coffee with the Master Gardeners |
Franklin County Master Gardener Volunteers invite you to start your weekend off with coffee and gardening education. These monthly sessions are $15 each and most will feature hands-on activities or sessions in the garden. May's session will focus on growing herbs. You may view the event flier here. |
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It was great to be back in person at the Franklin County Fair. The week of the fair was full of smiles, livestock shows, horse shows, still project judging, etc. At the end of the week, we had judged more than 1,595 projects. We're pleased to share that 185 youth are representing Franklin County 4-H at the Ohio State Fair. As of August 5th, we have had twenty-nine youth receive either Outstanding of the Day or a Clock Trophy. Check out the Franklin County 4-H Facebook page for pictures of the youth in action. For more information on joining 4-H please click here.
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Say Goodbye to #Quarantine15! |
Our Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Jenny Lobb launched a new partnership with the Hilliard Food Pantry last month. Jenny offered a webinar titled “Say Goodbye to #Quarantine15!” and had 16 individuals affiliated with the pantry register for the class. The week of the webinar, pantry staff assembled and delivered at-home meal kits to eligible registrants who provided an address. The meal kits contained ingredients to make a vegetable frittata from Celebrate Your Plate. A recording of the webinar is available to view HERE. Jenny is looking forward to offering more healthy cooking classes, either virtual or hands-on, for the Hilliard Food Pantry in the future!
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SNAP-Ed More Accessible Than Ever |
Danielle Seidita, SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator |
SNAP-Ed is now more accessible than ever! Check out OSU Extension Franklin Co. SNAP-Ed’s new website u.osu.edu/franklinsnaped/ for recorded SNAP-Ed classes for youth & adults, new recipe ideas, healthy eating tips, help locating food assistance programs, and more!
SNAP-Ed continues to offer virtual office hours through Zoom and phone calls. Folks can Zoom-in or call-in with questions about nutrition, food safety, cooking, recipes, and more. SNAP-Ed is here to help. The next SNAP-Ed Virtual Office Hours are being held August 19, 2021, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Join the Zoom by scanning the QR code found here or call Artisha Moore at (614) 292-2762; or Danielle Seidita at (614) 292-8274.
While SNAP-Ed cannot assist with troubleshooting SNAP benefits, we can help in finding food assistance. Check out our blog for website links and QR codes to direct you to emergency food services, local food banks, applying for Ohio benefits, and more. If the resource you’re looking for is not on this flyer, call Danielle Seidita at (614) 292-8274 for assistance.
Franklin Co. SNAP-Ed is now offering recorded SNAP-Ed classes for kids, teens, and adults available to watch online at any time. These videos are great for those rainy summer days stuck inside, and a fun way for the whole family to learn more healthy habits. Check the website frequently. SNAP-Ed is always updating the website with new videos and information about SNAP-Ed classes and events.
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If you’re looking for an in-person event, join us August 12, 2021, at 8pm for a healthy cooking class with South Side Family Farms. Come enjoy a live cooking demo with food tasting and opportunities to win prizes. The garden is located at 1269 Wilson Ave. More class dates and pictures from previous garden classes can be found here. For more information about SNAP-Ed or to schedule a virtual or in-person SNAP-Ed class or event with your organization contact Danielle Seidita at Seidita.2@osu.edu or (614) 292-8274. |
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August 7: Coffee with the Master Gardeners Workshop: Lovely Lilacs
August 10: Taking Control of Student Loan Debt Virtual Workshop
August 11: Wellness Wednesday Series: The Benefits of Laughter
August 11: Ross Heart Hospital Garden Program
August 12: MGV Fruit Collective Meeting
August 12: SNAP-Ed Healthy Cooking Class
August 16: MGV/Dispatch Garden Contest Judging
August 17: Food Preservation Series: Tomatoes Webinar
August 18: Ross Heart Hospital Garden Program
August 19: Master Gardener Volunteer Class of 2022 Orientation Session
August 19: MGV Leadership Team Meeting
August 23: MGV/Dispatch Garden Contest Judging
August 25: Ross Heart Hospital Garden Program
August 25: Wellness Wednesday Series: The Mediterranean Diet
August 26: SNAP-Ed Healthy Cooking Class
August 30: MGV/Dispatch Garden Contest Judging
August 31: Food Preservation Series: Pie Fillings Webinar
August 31: CARTEENS Class
September 1: Ross Heart Hospital Garden Program
September 4: Coffee with the Master Gardeners Workshop: Planting the Fall Garden
September 8: Wellness Wednesday Series: Climate Change and Health
September 8: Ross Heart Hospital Garden Program
September 9: Master Urban Farmer Workshop Series begins. Register here.
September 10 - 11: ExploreAg Weekend Camp
August 31: Food Preservation Series: Hot Peppers - Jelly, Pickled, Marinated, etc. Webinar
September 16: SNAP-Ed Healthy Cooking Class
September 18: Reducing Food Waste at Home Workshop
September 28: Food Preservation Series: Pie Fillings Webinar
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