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Now that the trees have gone nearly bare and lightly freezing temperatures are settling in, it’s time for a Fall Learning Garden recap! Our students have had so much fun learning about plants, taking care of their gardens, and trying out new tasty fruits and veggies!  During our 12-week Fall session, so far we have taught OVER 700 lessons during

In March of 2020, we were in the early stages of planning our annual Bike to School Day events when the world shut down “for a couple of weeks.” While we encouraged independent or “virtual” active transportation events over the past couple of years, we longed for our group walk, roll, or rides. (Shout out to the Lit Limo for

Spring is here! Fit4Kids garden lessons in elementary schools and after-school clubs are back in session at 26 sites! Students have been busy pulling out old plants from last season and planting our cool-season crops such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and lettuce! Our interns, community members, and staff have been hard at work seeding and transplanting for the last several

The temperatures are rising, the sun is out for a longer period of time, and now it’s time for the fun to really start!  We’ve put together this list of our favorite family activities to get your family up and energized this spring season! Cook a spring-themed dinner – Strawberry Spring Salad is a fan favorite in the Fit4Kids gardens! Go on a scavenger

Fit4Kids Family Engagement Coordinator The Family Engagement Coordinator is a grant-funded, part-time position (roughly 15 hours per week, $20/hour) for a motivated and energetic individual who is passionate about school wellness and community engagement. This position will work with the Fit4Kids Policy Director to advocate for policies that impact the lives of thousands of children. The engagement efforts will initially

This blog post was first shared in the VDOT SRTS newsletter. Two years ago, Richmond Public Schools started a pilot program where staff and faculty members could become crossing guards. We talked to one crossing guard, Leslie Lopez, about how she’s doing and why she loves the job. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I am originally from the Northern