ecospaces education

02/18/2021

Offered by our friends Greater Newark Conservancy

09/22/2020

09/01/2020

"We call on teachers, school systems and parents to bring nutrition education to the classroom — Zoom or otherwise — for the first time. Let’s make sure the next generation understands the connection between food and health. "

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/513616-transforming-our-food-culture-a-matter-of-life-and-death Partnership for a Healthier America FoodCorps Newark Board of Education Jersey Fresh Farm to School

COVID-19 has given us an opportunity to reset our food system in the name of health and equity.

08/24/2020

Newark's Harvest - A Citywide Garden Tour

Newark's Citywide Garden Tour - https://mailchi.mp/sasglocal.com/newarks-harvest

07/16/2020

Calling all cooks and chefs, college students and culinary art students Stone Barns Center for Food and AgricultureWWOOF FoodCorps

We are very excited to announce that WWOOF-USA and Stone Barns Center’s resourcED program are partnering to initiate Harvest Corps: A program that links unemployed cooks and chefs, as well as college and culinary art students, with farms across the U.S. whose sales have been negatively impact

06/19/2020

Ms. Daniel and some happy helpers tackled the rooftop garden, untouched since March. Some treasures and lots and lots of weeds.

06/18/2020

In 2019 ecospaces education was part of a conversation at the What's Wrong with Food event @ Eray Carbajo See Issue 01 of their work below. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63508126/journal-01
Now more than ever, our work in food education is needed. We are seeing the toll coronavirus is taking on those with compromised systems, most especially people suffering from food related illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. In addition, EcoSpaces Education remains driven by the needs and diversity of our communities, most especially now during a period of instability with marginalized groups being disproportionately affected. Literacy in our food systems is an empowering tool for the future wellness and strength of our communities.

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06/11/2020

Since its inception, EcoSpaces has been dedicated to Food Education in schools and communities. Moving forward and with the involvement of those communities, we are committed to examining, working towards solutions and making changes that help us evolve into an organization whose daily work includes justice.

03/30/2020

March 30, 2020

Dear Community,

Today marks the day in our calendars we were scheduled to gather for the Growing Healthy Communities Conference 2020. Much has changed in a few weeks. We have so much to think about and do right now, but I wanted to acknowledge this day in some way.

We have been connecting to teachers, foodservice staff, and school leaders throughout the past few weeks and I continue to see passion, compassion, and love lead the way.

We know many of you are educators and in the midst of all of this turmoil you are offering your students remote, online and home-learning while you continue to respond to this pandemic in your own lives. You have seamlessly refocused your efforts and are so impressive in your continued commitment. We thank you.

Our conferences have always been enriched by the incredible contributions of our expert presenters and speakers, but for us, the highlight is the gathering together of community - meeting, sharing and building new relationships stemmed from the commonality of a commitment to children. It is community that makes us stronger and will help us navigate through these challenging times.

We know we will gather again in the future, but for now, we send you a message of solidarity and hope.

Be well, stay safe and look forward.

Warmly,

Frank Mentesana
Founding Director, EcoSpaces Education

www.ecospacesed.org

03/12/2020

March 12, 2020

Dear Community,

It is with great disappointment, that in light of the current global health situation we have decided to cancel the 2020 Growing Healthy Communities Conference.

We know from your past feedback how powerful gathering together on this day has been. That being said, take comfort and pride in knowing we are a community of people who care about changing the health and wellness of our kids, schools and families and will gather again sometime in the near future.

If you have paid a conference registration fee, we will be working to issue refunds within the next week.

Stay safe, responsible and calm during these trying times and remember we grow stronger together.

Best,
The EcoSpaces Education Team
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03/12/2020

Growing Healthy Communities Conference CANCELED

March 12, 2020

Dear Community,

It is with great disappointment we must let you know that in light of the current global health situation, we have decided to cancel the 2020 Growing Healthy Communities Conference.

We know from your past feedback how powerful gathering together on this day has been. That being said, take comfort and pride in knowing we are a community of people who care about changing the health and wellness of our kids, schools and families and will gather again sometime in the near future.

Stay safe, responsible and calm during these trying times and remember we grow stronger together.

Best,

The EcoSpaces Education Team
www.ecospacesed.org

03/04/2020

Register today to join one of the many wonderful workshops at the Growing Healthy Communities Conference, including “Growing Together: Positive Youth Development Through Food and Farming” presented by the Greater Newark Conservancy
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