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It’s #StudentVolunteeringWeek and a reminder to appreciate the impact and time that students put into their communities.   It's also an important reminder that volunteering is a crucial element of dietetics and has many benefits for the volunteer and the dietetic profession.   In this blog, I underline three main reasons why I think dietetic students and dietitians should get involved in volunteering with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and also discuss my own experiences. BDA Student Volunteer opportunities: https://lnkd.in/eiWi3_ie #nutrition #dietetics #student #volunteer #volunteering

Board Spotlight - Samantha Krop Samantha Krop is a part of WakeUP’s newest board cohort. She has her BA from the University of Central Florida and a Masters degree in Education and Curriculum Development from University of Oregon. She brings environmental advocacy and coalition-building experience from her role as Neuse Riverkeeper and her previous experience as an environmental justice educator at the high school and university levels. We are so excited for her energy and advocacy and look forward to her leadership on our board! When you aren't working or volunteering, what do you enjoy doing? Enjoying time outdoors with my pup. We're typically found exploring forested trails or paddling on the river. I love poetry and creative writing, making pies and being active. Why is WakeUP's work important for the Triangle? As Wake County grows, responsible, green growth is a top priority. WakeUp promotes shared values like small area planning, affordable housing and transit districts that, when applied, create more livable, vibrant communities. What makes you most excited about being on WakeUP's board? The opportunity to work more closely with others who value responsible development, and to leverage our collective times and energy to promote the kind of Wake County we want to see. What are Wake County's biggest opportunities/advantages when it comes to growth? Opportunities are around promoting density and infill growth while opposing gentrification and shortsighted sprawl. What ways do you hope to inspire Wake County residents to be engaged in our future? I hope to inspire folks to become more engaged in city planning and rezoning proposals--to track land use changes and engage in civic opportunities where it affects them! What does a typical weekend look like for you? Walking my dog around Lake Johnson, reading, cooking for a local food-share, paddling on the river, taking it slow! #wakeupwakecounty #boardspotlight #wakecounty #thrivingcommunities #beapartofthesolution #sustainablegrowth #urbandevelopment #growwithus #climatechange #landuse #affordablehousing #equity #environment

📢 Growers, foodies, allotmenteers, and nature lovers of Bristol - I need your help! Bristol allotments could be changing for the worse - under new proposals by Bristol City Council, the cost of keeping an allotment plot could be more than doubling - a decision that has rightly alarmed many passionate food growers and food justice campaigners across the city (including myself!) So much of my work, including my film Rooted in Bristol, has centered the importance of allotments for not only growing food but for the benefits on mental health and a sense of belonging for those of us from migrant communities: https://lnkd.in/ebPSkkYz Other proposed additional fees include everything from applying for permission to keep hens and bees, to erect a greenhouse or shed, or requesting permission to install a pond – despite the huge benefits these have for wildlife and nature across our allotments. But the absolute worst proposed rule change for me is that all trees, except dwarf root stock fruit trees, must be removed. The implications for this are huge, both environmentally and financially - there is no justification why any of these changes should be considered during not only a cost-of-living crisis but also an environmental and biodiversity crisis! 🌳 Please help me support and campaign for food justice across the city by completing these actions - together we will call on Bristol City Council to co-create a system that takes our views into account and follows a democratic, participatory process! ✏ Sign this petition to object to the changes: https://lnkd.in/eRSxwM9Z 📜 Complete the council's consultation survey by the 22nd Jan: https://lnkd.in/ewrbSeb6 💡 Share on your networks!

🍀 Our spring break journey in Ireland has been nothing short of magical! 🇮🇪 One of our initial adventures took us just an hour outside Dublin to witness an incredible working sheepdog demonstration. It was an eye-opening experience delving into the world of these intelligent canines and the vital role they play in farm life. Under a cloudy Irish sky, we learned firsthand about the intricate training methods farmers employ to transform these dogs into expert herders. From understanding their keen instincts to witnessing their remarkable response to the farmer's whistles, every moment was captivating. However, what truly struck a chord with us was the heartfelt conversation we had with the farmer about the challenges facing modern agriculture. As costs rise and the returns diminish, there's a worrying decline in farmers across Ireland. Moreover, the younger generation's waning interest in farming further compounds this issue, raising concerns about the future of food production. This resonated deeply with our own experiences living near an agricultural reserve back home. Conversations with local farmers echoed similar struggles faced worldwide. Yet, amidst these challenges, there's a resilient spirit and passion for preserving this way of life. Despite the sobering realities discussed, our time at the demonstration was filled with joy and wonder. The kids were enthralled by the sheepdog's prowess and couldn't resist the charm of feeding adorable baby lambs. Have you ever had the chance to witness a working sheepdog demonstration? It's an experience we'll cherish forever. Share your thoughts and experiences below! #momtrepreneur #Springbreak #FamilyAdventures #privateschool #schoolmarketing #easyschoolmarketing #independentschool

🍎 Making a Difference in Bamberg, SC! Access to fresh produce isn't a given for everyone, especially in Bamberg, SC, where there are no grocery stores—a true food desert. That's where Foodshare Bamberg has stepped in to fill the gap. As demand for fresh produce grew, ensuring efficient distribution became a challenge with the existing packaging process. That's when Lara Buss (Southeastern Housing and Community Development) and Foodshare Bamberg turned to @sepg [tag] for help. SEPG recommended introducing an auto-load box to streamline the process. Now, delivering essential goods is faster and more effective! Learn how SEPG and Foodshare Bamberg prove that small changes in packaging can make a big impact in serving communities! Read more! https://hubs.ly/Q02gZDvL0 #EnvoySolutionsInsider #PreAssembleBoxes #FoodshareBamberg #CommunityImpact #PackagingSolutions

🍎 Making a Difference in Bamberg, SC! Access to fresh produce isn't a given for everyone, especially in Bamberg, SC, where there are no grocery stores—a true food desert. That's where Foodshare Bamberg has stepped in to fill the gap. As demand for fresh produce grew, ensuring efficient distribution became a challenge with the existing packaging process. That's when Lara Buss (Southeastern Housing and Community Development) and Foodshare Bamberg turned to Southeastern Paper Group, An Envoy Solutions Company for help. SEPG recommended introducing an auto-load box to streamline the process. Now, delivering essential goods is faster and more effective! Learn how SEPG and Foodshare Bamberg prove that small changes in packaging can make a big impact in serving communities! Read more! https://hubs.ly/Q02gXg0r0 #EnvoySolutionsInsider #PreAssembleBoxes #FoodshareBamberg #CommunityImpact #PackagingSolutions

Some things that happen in an online FTHub Forest Bathing Guide training. Living the results of your Certification in your life. Feeling supported. This is Voices of Growth. This is The Hub Network. Stefania Calzini cristina galli #ForestBathing #ForestTherapy #FTHubMethod #ForestTherapyHub #Certification #TheHubNetwork #VoicesOfGrowth

Site 13: GOT OUR KICKS - NOW HOMEWARD BOUND And with that, this troupe of Aussies + honorary Kiwi are heading back down under! Top takeouts: 1. The WateReuse Association Symposium is the BEST place for reuse learning, contacts & collaboration, bar none. 2. We’ve been privileged to experience many tours. Every single one included a technical person, sometimes with an outreach professional too. Gotta have someone on hand for tech questions. 3. Don’t wait for someone to give you permission or write you a regulatory framework. Plenty of places have seen a need, thrust forward and taken stakeholders with them, and made it - then the framework comes later. 4. LA traffic is something else. Hovercrafts?? 5. The Paramount Movie Studios tour was great, but they could add some membranes or UV to make it really pop. 6. Government support, leadership & low interest loans are sooooo helpful - the US is way ahead of us here. 7. I haven’t heard of anyone here trying to do residential third pipe, or not much anyway. The purified recycled water Onewater path makes more sense. 8. Ever wondered how 13 cans of purified recycled water beer will go in a 17 hour plane ride? I can tell you in about 17 hours. You’re welcome 9. Toilet to tap still pops up and you need to be ready. But US communities have substantially grasped the necessity, value and good sense of purified recycled water. 10. Wearing a hi vis shirt does not instantly boost your chemistry smarts as much as you might hope 🤷♀️ 11. We did not go to Santa Fe. But Kaye Power still thinks we did. 😂 12. I need to get glasses, APAS To the American and international water community - you have made us feel welcome, valued and we have loved sharing knowledge and ideas. We go home feeling more than ever like part of a global community. Thank you for the welcome and the burritos. See you again soon. Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Adam Lovell Carollo Engineers John Rehring CWEA (California Water Environment Association) WateReuse Association New Water ReSources Linda Macpherson Naomi Schipanski Kristen Knight Shannon Palmer Bruce Atkinson Kellie McDonald Kaye Power

Are you working on early childhood climate 🍃 education? The California Department of Food and Agriculture is providing up to 💰$52.8M under the CA Farm Incubator Grant Program to support projects that cultivate equity, nurture students, build climate resilience, and create scalable 📈 and sustainable change. 🔹 Track 1: The California Farm-to-School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant Track 1 will fund individual public school🏫 districts, county offices of education 📚 , charter schools, and Tribal schools in California that are a School Food Authority to establish new or expand existing farm-to-school programs that will procure California-grown or produced, whole or minimally processed foods for incorporation into school meals, and engage students in hands-on food education opportunities and/or offer farm to school professional development for staff.  💰 Award size: $200K - $1M 🔹 Track 2: The California Farm-to-School Technical Assistance (TA) Grant Track 2 will fund farm-to-school technical assistance organizations to help California School Food Authorities and California food producers implement farm-to-school procurement programs, to build the capacity of educators to implement hands-on food🥑 education programs, and to build the capacity of California food producers to sell products to California School Food Authorities.  💰 Award size: $50K - 350K 🔹 Track 3: The California Farm to Early Care and Education (ECE) Grant Track 3 will fund childcare centers in California and farm-to-ECE technical assistance organizations to establish new or expand existing farm-to-ECE programs to establish new or expand existing farm-to-school programs that will procure California-grown or produced🥕, whole or minimally processed foods for incorporation into school meals, and engage students in hands-on food education opportunities and/or offer farm to ECE professional development for staff.  💰 Award size: $50K - $200K 🔹 Track 4: The California Farm-to-School Producer Grant Track 4 will fund California food producers and public-serving aggregation and distribution enterprises to increase📈 production, processing, and/or distribution capacity to sell California-grown or produced, whole, or minimally processed foods to the California school food market.  💰 Award size: $15K - $350K 🤝 Matching funds are not required. 📅 Application deadline: April 4, 2024  https://lnkd.in/e4kNtHNS #ClimateGrants #NonDilutiveFunding #FarmToSchool #EarlyChildhoodClimateEducation #FederalFunding    Image Credit: (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Flickr/Creative Commons)

Good to meet with Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary of State and Minister Rebecca Pow. To follow up on the COP announcement for funding to build on Generation Green. To hear their commitment to ‘a night under the stars’ in protected landscapes and to know how they value education in national landscapes, trails and parks. As founder can’t pretend I’m not proud of their praise for Generation Green and their desire to build on its success. As well rehearsed it took a cast of 1000s to make it work as well as it did. #causenotcompetition The meeting - and the discussions leading up to it - also looked at: -how we can join together funds to have greater impact for young people in protected landscapes: with some exciting potential with Sport England National Lottery Heritage Fund Esmée Fairbairn Foundation Department for Culture, Media and Sport The Ernest Cook Trust The National Lottery Community Fund -how we build on great entry level programmes like Generation Green and Youth Environmental Service to support young people into next steps in green careers - especially those less represented in sector. And beyond eco and environment skills to include leadership, landscape management and running rural businesses. Some fab announcements to follow. Recognised that there is a real need and desire to support, celebrate and develop our brilliant countryside rangers and landscape managers. -how we build on Green Social Prescribing Success and existing protected landscapes health work to see how these green and blue assets can support young people’s well-being. With a focus on those who many need extra support but aren’t yet a threshold for clinical care. Work to start scoping underway. Thanks to all who helped brief me for meet and colleagues who attended and helped shape the story. Of course good to have the ear of a politician or two. And the funding nice. But as ever real success comes from using this as catalyst for next steps. Looking forward to building on this with all my hats on and as I start my new role at South Downs National Park Authority on Monday. And. As ever. The goal is for every child and young person to feel ownership of and comfortable in all of THEIR protected landscapes. National Landscapes Association National Parks England National Trails UK YHA (England & Wales) The Outward Bound Trust The Scouts Girlguiding Field Studies Council #letusout #nochildleftbehind #learningaway National Academy for Social Prescribing