Where we grow healthy Hearts

Childhood obesity: It’s not a harmless “phase” that a kid will grow out of on their way to healthy adolescence and adulthood. It’s a serious condition that can put a child on the path to ongoing medical challenges and significantly diminish their quality of life.

Evidence suggests that more than 56% of 5th graders in Stanislaus County suffer from obesity. But there’s hope!

All the elements children need to be healthier and happier can be found in one place: a garden.