DUG's 2018 in Review: Healthy Seedlings & Youth Education

[Denver Urban Gardens]

Healthy Seedlings in 2018

Did you know that almost 80% of adult gardeners gardened as children? Facts like this make us proud to have the Healthy Seedlings Youth Education Program to support our youngest gardeners. The Healthy Seedlings is an in-classroom nutrition and gardening education program, which aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income 4th and 5th grade students and their families.

We are thrilled to share the outcomes of this year's Healthy Seedlings Youth Education Program with you:

• 76% of students are more knowledgeable about nutrition and gardening.
  
• 72% of students can choose healthier food options.
  
• 69% of students are eating more fruits and vegetables.
  
• 78% of students can grow a plant.
  
• 67% of student's families made at least one of the healthy affordable recipes.
  
• 57% of student's families are growing fruits or vegetables.
  
• 82% of student's families are eating healthier.
  
• 80% of student's families are eating more fruits and vegetables.
  

Each year, Denver Urban Gardens participates in Colorado Gives Day, an annual statewide movement to celebrate philanthropy in Colorado and we are always humbled by the generosity and support we receive from our network.

Please consider supporting DUG in reaching our goal of raising $35,000 by the end of the year. Schedule your Colorado Gives Day Donation today!