Posts Written By: Ana

SUPERFOODS!

We have completed the first lesson on companion planting and are quickly onto the taste-testing lesson.  Children will be learning about superfoods and how they can turn us into super heroes with their various health…
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Will Allen Visit

Will Allen visited one of our Grow La Crosse School gardens!  Students at State Road Elementary were able to meet and thank him.  His workshops inspired Grow La Crosse leaders to build the hoop house. Students…
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Get Inspired!

Spring Inspired on the Farm There are still a few openings for Spring Inspired on the Farm this Saturday.  The temperature is predicted to be around 72 degrees.  I hope your children can join us for this…
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Join Us!

Join us at the Mayor's Conference this Saturday at the La Crosse Center! See poster for details. Don't miss: Thippi Luangpraseuth has organize a rainbow salad activity for children in the Youth Track Area. Ana Skemp will…
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Volunteer & Spring Theme

Volunteer Opportunities We have new volunteer opportunites.  Please check them out here. Our Garden Theme The education lessons are underway! Our first topic is companion planting.  Students discover the three different ways plants support each other.…
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Food Journey

What is a food journey? Thippi Luangpraseuth, a board member and dedicated volunteer,  was featured in Seven Magazine as one of La Crosse’s (Almost) Famous Locals and we know why.  Thippi is a valued and…
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Our Celebrity

Children’s health is in the news. Ana Skemp, Grow La Crosse's Program Director of Farm Experiences, is featured in the newest edition of Seven.   Seven describes Ana’s dedication to improving children’s health and wellbeing.  Not…
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Planning Your Garden

It's almost spring.  It's time to start planning your garden.  If you do not have a lot of space, you still have options. Sometimes the hardest part about gardening is figuring out where to start.…
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Organic Seed Sale

Help support Grow La Crosse while also introducing your family to a more sustainable food choice. The deadline to purchase seed packets online through our fundraiser is approaching very quickly! Orders are accepted through February…
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Think Summer

NEW! Little Hands on the Farm July 26- 28 ∙ 9-12pm ∙ Ages 3–5 ∙ $110 Summer on the Farm June 27-30 &  August 15-18 ∙ 9-2pm ∙ Ages 5-13 ∙ $140 Summer Inspired on…
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