Nature at Children's Hospital

[Teach Outside]

I was thinking about what Nooshin was saying about Children's
Hospital, and what opportunities could we create there. I was also
thinking about how much the kids in my program love kale, all kinds of
kale, eating kale as they go, turning their teeth green, taking kale
home and to class, making crispy and sautéed kale. With all we know
about good nutrition and the healing powers of nature, even just
looking at nature, and how hospitals are beginning to provide more
nutritious meals for patients and guests, I propose "Kale for Kids."

Kale is incredibly easy to grow, can be grown all year, and readily
reproduces after having beautiful, yellow flowers. Could there be a
greenhouse or outdoor kale nursery at the hospital? Could a kale plant
be given to each patient, to look at in the hospital and to take home
with them? Could kale be incorporated into meals fed to patients,
families, and guests? Could some children visit the kale nursery?
Could the summer interns initiate the program?

East Bay Nursery is a great kale resource. They have lots of
varieties, a favorite of which is walking stick kale, a.k.a. giant
collard.

[Zach Pine]

Heather-
Glad you're thinking....! I talked to Nooshin about the existing garden there, and have also been talking with Lauri Twitchell (Manager at Blake Garden), who was instrumental in bringing it into being.
Is there a good time to talk about this in person or by phone for you? I can come by the Duck's nest garden, or give you a call.
-Zach

[Teach Outside]

My schedule's packed this week! Can we talk on here, thereby inviting
others' comments?

On Feb 18, 9:50 pm, Zach Pine <zachp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Heather-
> Glad you're thinking....! I talked to Nooshin about the existing garden
> there, and have also been talking with Lauri Twitchell (Manager at Blake
> Garden), who was instrumental in bringing it into being.
> Is there a good time to talk about this in person or by phone for you? I
> can come by the Duck's nest garden, or give you a call.
> -Zach
>

[Zach Pine]

Heather-
Sure -  I understand.
There are two gardens that Nooshin and I spoke about briefly.
One is: http://www.phatbeetsproduce.org/the-farm/ . This one is near but not at Children's.
The other is the small space, under development, that I referred to in my prior message (that Lauri Twitchell helped create.) I'm still seeking more info about that one, which is on the Children's Hospital grounds. When I know more, I'll be in touch.
'til soon,
Zach