Lake Biwa is the perfect name for a Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Pavilion; it truly is a shining pearl! On a beautiful fall day, November 19, 2020, the Joseph P Cory Foundation (JPCF) presented the first of six health and wellbeing lectures, a series entitled, “Your Health IS Your Wealth”: a collaborative […]
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Your Health IS Your Wealth!
Only a Few Spots Left – Reserve Now! Join Us For Our First Lecture This Thursday. In conjunction with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation, the Joseph P Cory Foundation is presenting “Your Health IS Your Wealth” lecture series. A variety of topics with hands on demonstrations and presentations will […]
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RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE! GROW YOUR OWN – BUY LOCAL
RIGHT FROM THE SOURCE! GROW YOUR OWN – BUY LOCAL WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE? Sustainable agriculture is a way of producing food that is healthy to eat, does not harm the environment, humane for workers, respects animals, provides farmers a fair wage, and supports and enhances local communities. There is […]
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Parents, Guardians, Educators – Our Students Need Your Help
· 1 in 5 school-aged children is obese · Obesity results in diseases that were once considered adult-limited conditions. School (as well as home) gardens represent a unique opportunity to influence childhood health outcomes by providing an empowering setting. Early exposure to fruits, vegetables, herbs, and hands on nutrition education, […]
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Global Wellness Day
Global Wellness Day is an entirely not-for-profit day, a social project dedicated to living well. The purpose of Global Wellness Day is to ask the question, even if for just one day, “How can I live a healthier and better life?”, to direct the thoughts of both individuals and society […]
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Soil Solarization – A Perfect Solution for Florida Gardeners
Too Hot To Handle! Soil Solarization – A Perfect Solution for Florida Gardeners Soil solarization is a practice used to manage weeds, nematodes, diseases, and insects in soil. By covering the soil surface with clear plastic (see below), one will allow sunlight to pass through and heat up the soil […]