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
Concrete Schools Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a Unique Contest Article by: Marlena White and Elizabeth Ruth Concrete middle and high school students participated in a door decorating contest in honor of Red Ribbon Week, one of the nation’s largest and longest running drug use prevention
MLK Day Work Party at Evergreen Elementary! On January 17th, Sedro-Woolley Farm to School partnered with Evergreen Elementary School to expand their usable garden space. With the help of some amazing volunteers, including students, parents, teachers, community heroes, and even Evergreen’s own principal, we were able to accomplish a lot in
Concrete Elementary 3rd graders showing off their egg carton collection activity this week in the garden. Elementary Fall Garden is Back! Article by: Becky Moore and Niko Alexander This fall, we are so excited to be back in the swing of things after a challenging year.
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)
Increased Benefits for Fruit & Veggies From June through September 2021, women & children 1-5 will have $35 per person each month to buy fruits & vegetables! The benefits will be available on your "First Date to Spend" starting in June.You can
Trek for Treasure: The Ultimate Summer Adventure Program Article by: Mark Pearson, Active Living Program Manager Est. reading time: 3 minutes For over ten years Trek for Treasure, a program of United General District 304, has been bringing people together to hike some of the best trails the northwest
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: Susan Goss Est. reading time: 3 minutes What is Vroom? Vroom is a free collection of brain-building tips for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5. Vroom tools and resources are available on a website and free downloadable app. Brain-building activities help give young
