October 2020 MI Newsletter
October 22, 2020
Remembering Future Primitive's Joanna Harcourt-Smith, Grow Education Special Report on Teens, Stress, & Anxiety, the return of our educational series with the BioMed Center New England, feeding the community, and more!
Grow Education Special Report: Supporting Teens Through Stress and Anxiety
October 20, 2020
The task of cultivating health-promoting structures and routines can be difficult, but new research highlights just how necessary support and structure are to the health and wellness of a particularly vulnerable group: the nation’s 25 million teens. As parents and caregivers, there are several ways we can help teens develop resilience against stress and anxiety, particularly when faced with unsettling circumstances.
BioBlog: VIDEO- Get Centered for Mind-Body Health
October 20, 2020
Stress is a part of every day life, but it's important to take a "mindfulness break" before things start to reach the boiling point. Julie Paquette of The Mindful Collaborative leads us on a 6-minute centering exercise that will help us to reconnect our mind and body, reduce stress and enhance our emotional well-being.
Recipe: Miso Pumpkin Soup
October 20, 2020
Tis the season for comfort soups! Infused with the rich umami flavors of roasted pumpkin and fermented miso, this soup is just as nourishing as it is delicious.
Edible South Shore & South Coast – Autumn 2020 – Marion Institute: Feeding the Community
October 13, 2020
Getting good food to those in need is a constant challenge in the local food movement. Enter COVID-19 and those hurdles have multiplied. Click to read how the Marion Institute established an inroad to communities in need of a meal and restaurants in need of eaters.
Meet the NonProfits – Facebook Live with SouthCoast Almanac
October 13, 2020
SouthCoast Almanac talks with Liz Wiley from the Marion Institute and Rachel Stronach from the Lloyd Center about everything from ceviche to how to get a whole bus of school kids to instantly go silent! Click to Meet the NonProfits!
September 2020 MI Newsletter
September 17, 2020
August September - Back to School Immune Boosting Tips for the whole family, Grow Education Teacher Professional Development Workshop, Support local farmers and HR 8096, Grow to Go event recap and more!
Event Recap – Grow to Go Fundraiser Invites People to Cook & Connect
September 16, 2020
On Tuesday, August 25, the Marion Institute (MI) embarked on a virtual culinary and dining experience with Little Moss Restaurant in Dartmouth, MA to raise funds for Grow Education. Click to read more about this partnership match made in locavore heaven!
BioBlog: 5 Ways to Keep Our Kids Healthy
September 14, 2020
In this archive post, Dr. Melina Roberts, Author of Building a Healthy Child and Clinic Director of Advanced Naturopathic Medical Centre, gives parents some tips to help keep kids healthy in this fast-paced, ever-changing world.
Grow Education Teacher Professional Development Day 2020
September 14, 2020
On August 18th the Grow Education team and 17 teachers from New Bedford Public Schools came together for our first Professional Development Workshop. These teachers are the first cohort for the Farm to School program. See how they spent the day with us!
EdibleCommunities.com, August 2020 – Marion Institute and Local Restaurants Team Up to Bring Healthy Meals to At-Risk Populations in Massachusetts
August 20, 2020
A "Beyond the Plate Local Food Hero Story" featuring The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council Cooks for Community program.