Morris County Parks' Food Revolution Day

[The Green Team]

WHAT: Morris County Park Commission is hosting Food Revolution Day in
conjunction with The Jamie Oliver Foundation. It is a global
initiative to stand up for real food. “Thousands of people worldwide
will participate in events to raise awareness on preventing diet-
related diseases, and to arm people with the knowledge and tools to
make healthier food choices.”

Enjoy fun fitness activities across Fosterfields Living Historical
Farm, including nature walks, 20-minute exercise routines designed for
all ages, and Charleston Dance lessons. Listen to a variety of
lectures beginning at the top of every hour with topics ranging from
Genetically Modified Organisms to childhood obesity awareness to the
benefits of a raw vegetarian diet. Demonstrations and cooking
tutorials are given every hour on a variety of cooking topics.
Activities are ongoing throughout the day so guests can stop by for
just one activity, or enjoy the entire celebration!

All ages are invited to celebrate food, history, culture and healthy
cooking at Food Revolution Day. Grow it Green Morristown will be
participating in all of the events. Other local wellness and cultural
organizations are also participating.

WHY: “The majority of the world’s population is more likely to die
from obesity than from hunger. In fact, in America, more people die
from diet-related diseases every year than drugs, alcohol, and war
combined. Kids are growing up overweight and malnourished from a diet
of processed foods.”

WHEN: On Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Fosterfields Living
Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ.

COST: Admission for the Food Revolution Day is FREE. Guests of all
ages are invited to celebrate this day. While attending the event,
guests have access to tour the
farm for regular admission costs,$6 for adults, $5 for seniors (+65),
$4 for children ages 4- 16, $2 for children ages 2 and 3, and FREE for
children under 2.

CONTACT: Melanie Bump
973-285-6536
mb...@morrisparks.net
www.morrisparks.net