Calendar

2015 – 2016 Calendar of Events

If a particular topic in black interests you, Email Taylor at taylorlane11@gmail.com

 

September – Fruits & Vegetable Month (#jmgfruitsandveggies)

  • Highlight fruits and/or vegetables that you have grown or used in your classroom/project group for educational purposes
  • Be on the look out for opportunities for prizes and special blog posts!
  • September 21st through 25th is “Healthy Eating Week” – Post a picture of you eating a fruit or vegetable everyday to promote healthy eating to your community. The best photos each day will receive a prize! (Be sure to use the hashtag and tag us, so we can see your photos)

 

October – Child Health & Hunger Awareness (#jmgconquershunger)

  • Statistics or service projects your community is using to alleviate hunger and staying active
  • Be on the look out for opportunities for prizes and special blog posts!

 

November – America Recycles Month (#jmgrecycles)

  • What are some ways your project group/classroom can or are promoting recycling?
  • American wide JMG Recycling Challenge! (More information will be distributed at a later date)

 

December – Cultural Cuisines (#jmgeatsglobal) 

  • Recipe sharing from your classroom/group with others!
  • Be on the look out for opportunities for prizes and blog posts of cuisines around the world!

 

January – Preserve Your Winter Greens 

  • Share how you preserve your greens during the winter months

 

February – Plant Month 

  • Highlight plant parts, plant growth, plant recipesand plant classification activities

 

March – Spring Planting & Gardening (#jmggarden)

  • Planting and gardening tips for your community garden
  • Techniques you are using

 

April – Water Appreciation Month (#jmgwaterconservation)

  • Share the benefits of water for humans and plants
  • Watersheds and/or Water Conservation

May – Wildlife Appreciation Month (#jmgwildlife)

  • What is different wildlife you have seen in your community garden and what they do to help it?

 

June – Career Opportunities (#jmglife) 

  • What are some careers in gardening, nutrition, and health? How are kids being introduced to them?

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