Summer’s Most Anticipated Adventure! Article by: Hannah Williams Since its start in 2010, Trek for Treasure has grown to be one of the most popular physical activity programs in all of Skagit County. An Active Living program of United General District 304, Trek for Treasure is a summer hiking
Skagit Nature Rx is powered by AmeriCorps Article by: Hannah Williams and Elizabeth Ruth Even on a frosty December day, United General District 304 staff are preparing for warmer days and Active Living programs out in the natural beauty of Skagit County. Thanks to our partnership
Reducing Teen Alcohol Use -- Sedro-Woolley Parent Survey Results Article by: Danika Troupe, CHES A common misperception some people have about teenagers is that all teens drink alcohol. Debunking this myth is easily accomplished by looking at the data! Current alcohol use (defined as any use in the past 30-days)
Article by: Elizabeth Ruth Est. reading time: 5 minutes March 7-13th is National AmeriCorps Week, a celebration of the nationwide service initiative and the over one million members who have pledged to “Get Things Done” since the program started in 1994. In addition to being united in service to help solve
Article by: Emily Karmy, CHES Est. reading time: 2 minutes What is Skagit Trail Builders? Skagit Trail Builders is a volunteer organization focused on building and maintaining multi-use trails and advocating for their connection to surrounding schools, parks, downtowns, and neighborhoods. Their mission is to create trails for Skagit
Article by: Elizabeth Ruth Est. reading time: 3 minutes Burlington coalition receives $625,000 grant to prevent youth substance use! Most Burlington-Edison (and Skagit County) students do not use drugs and alcohol. However, if you ask a teenager, or even some adults, how many students use
Article by: Emily Karmy, CHES Est. reading time: 4 minutes Concrete Farm to School, a program of United General District 304, has been providing access to local healthy foods, nutrition and culinary education, and hands-on garden activities for students since 2013. Their work has expanded over time into the cafeteria, classroom, community
Article by: Emily Karmy and Elizabeth Ruth Est. reading time: 5 minutes If you are experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK. In the event of a life-threatening emergency call 911. Right now, in the United States, a
