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1.23.24 2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual ReportA lot happens in just one year.  GROW is a small organization with a big reach.  Read all about the many programs held and lives that were touched by garden-based learning experiences in…
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1.4.2024 Wishes for a healthy new year!

Thanks to our generous donorsOur year-end giving campaign has raised over $9,000.  These funds will go directly to our work of connecting youth to healthy food and nature through hands-on garden-based learning.  The positive impact…
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12.26.23 Generosity at work

Generosity at WorkAs we celebrate GROW's 11th year of taking action to promote healthy living through hands-on garden based learning, we want to thank you for supporting this mission. Community support and the investment of…
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12.12.23 Field Trips are booking fast • Almost 1/2 way to our fundraising goal!

Greenhouse Field Trips Booking FastSoon after the holiday season greenhouse field trips will begin.  These urban agriculture experiences show students the science of greenhouse food production vs. outdoor growing.  There will be study of different methods of…
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12.1.2023 Giving Update • Why The Sustar Family Supports GROW

Giving GratitudeTwenty-two GROW supporters helped us kick off giving season with a bang.  After Giving Tuesday we are 1/3 of the way to our year end fundraising goal thanks to the generosity of this small…
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11.28.2023 Matching Donation Announcement • Giving Tuesday

Matching Donation AnnouncementMany students come to school hungry or fueled by foods that do not support their nutritional needs. GROW is on a mission to connect youth to healthy food and nature through hands-on garden-based learning…
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11.9.2023 Environmental Educators Conference • Volunteer Shout-Out

Midwest Environmental Educators ConferenceThere were over 300 environmental educators gathered in the Coulee Region last week to learn and share ways to enhance environmental education.  We were fortunate to be asked to present to a group looking…
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10.26.2023 Herbalicious Popcorn Garden Lessons • Thanks to Trane

Herbalicious Popcorn & Caring WorkThe amazing herb flavored popcorn students sampled in their second garden lesson of the season was a hit! While doing an herb scavenger hunt in the garden we learned all about…
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10.18.2023 Announcing the Kids Cooking Challenge Winners

The Kids Cooking Challenge ResultsCongratulations to all of the nearly 100 of the Kids Cooking Challenge participants for making the choice to explore healthy foods.  Thirty of those teams and individuals completed the 6th Kids Cooking…
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10.5.2023 Kids Cooking Challenge Registration Deadline Approaching • Fall Lessons in Full Swing

Kids Cooking ChallengeRegistration Deadline Approaching  The mystery ingredients have been chosen. Our judges are ready. We just need you to register for the one and only GROW Kids Cooking Challenge. This year's event is sure to inspire your creativity and your…
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