DEAR FAMILIES & FRIENDS:
October was Farm to School Month and we celebrated with all kinds of activities! We held three more Pop Up Farmers Markets, making a total of five markets this fall! We loved seeing all the students and teachers getting excited about the fresh produce and fun activities! One kiddo exclaimed, "I wish we could have these every day!" Another student told us, "This is the best day ever!" If that doesn't bring a smile to your face, I don't know what will!
We have conducted Farm to School lessons at Buckley, Courtade, Northport and Westwoods this past month with a focus on life cycles, food chains and seed saving! Our taste tests were primarily comparing apple varieties, but at Northport the cafeteria staff roasted a Gete-Okosomin squash! This squash was grown in the hoop house from seeds we received from Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians last spring. Check out the flyer below for more information on this ancient squash!
We are starting our Lifespan, nutrition and cooking lessons, this November and look forward to sharing with you the recipes & lessons we have with our students at Buckley, Northport and Lake City! We are putting our gardens to bed right now, but the planning stages for next year will be underway this winter!
Keep enjoying the warmer weather!
Marshall, Elena, & Marisa
Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD)
Farm to School & LifeSPAN Team
Traverse City Festival of Trees begins on Friday, November 11th with other family filled events all weekend!
Don't miss out on the Traverse City Children's Book Festival this Saturday, November 12th from 10am-2pm at the City Opera House! This is a free event, no registration required!
Are you ready to run? Register for this year's Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 24th beginning at 9am!
Check out the Glen Arbor Holiday Market on Saturday, November 26th.
There are always a host of fun, engaging activities happening at the Traverse Area District Library!
On Saturday, December 3rd bring nature inside for the holidays by participating in Holiday Décor Workshop at the Botanic Gardens! Deck the Halls gives you the opportunity to create a festive centerpiece or wreath!
Try this Butternut Squash Risotto!
Cooking Matters Squash & Orzo
Lots of ideas here for cooking up tasty squash varieties!
Farm to School
Email: mhrbal@northwested.org
Website: http://farmtoschool.northwested.org
Location: 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI, USA
Phone: (231) 922-6200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthEdFarmtoSchool/
