Pioneer Day helps visitors to step back to the “old days” in turn-of-the-century Florida.However,it doesn’t get oldwhen participating with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation’s Riverbend Park. On November 2nd, the Joseph P Cory Foundation participated for our 5thtime at this great event, opening our Gardens of Hope farmstead to […]
And one for good measure!
Sandpiper Shores Elementary students are really measuring up to be great gardeners who know about and appreciate nutrition and sustainability. With gardens planted… our “Ready, Set, Grow” lesson plan illustrates how to chart the growth of new seeds and seedlings. With magnifying glasses, rulers, and journals in hand, there isn’t much […]
Here comes planting day!
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School Garden Club received their first “Ready, Set, Grow” Gardens of Hope education from teachers Zarina Fortunato and Kerry Maione. Students learned about companion planting for pest control, and what grows best together. In addition to some starter plants, seeds will also be planted and charted, for […]
New Kids on the Block!
Congratulations to teachers Zarina Fortunato, first grade educator, and Kerry Maione, ESOL coordinator at Sandpiper Shores Elementary in Boca Raton. Kerry and Zarina are one of our latest Gardens of Hope grant recipients, and we are excited to watch great health take root and grow this year! Hats off to Principal Coyle’s support […]
Back “pack” to School
Your “Back to School” Newsletter is here! Get a jump on early garden planning, fun activities, recipes, and sponsorship opportunities for everyone! Join us for a successful year of Gardens of Hope education for students and the community. Click link here to read the newsletter! https://conta.cc/3M271xA #gardensofhope #recipes #BackToSchool #backpack […]
2024 Grow It Forward
The School District of Palm Beach County Wellness Promotion Task Force Celebration. The Joseph P Cory Foundation was proud to be presenters once again at this amazing District initiative. Thank you for recognizing our Foundation’s contribution to staff and family health. Accepting for Mrs. Marta Galvez, our “2024 Grow It […]