Dig-In Indigenously

11000 Lemmon Valley Drive,Reno NV 89506

09 July, 2022

Description

TMTGH Experts Program Chair Augustin Jorquez: Indigenous food and cultureMaster Gardener Randy Robison: Indigenous gardening informationRegistered Nutritionist/Dietitian Brandon Borom: nutritional aspects of Indigenous foodThese weekly classes are free, but limited to the first 25 people who sign up. Upcoming Classes:Class 4 - May 28th - Lesson #4: Seeking Out What We Need Outline What do living things need to survive, stay healthy, and grow? How can I seek out what I need?This week we discover how plants respond to their environment and seek out what they need to grow. Then apply this learning to our own lives as we search for sources of vegetables available to us. Class 5 - June 4th - Lesson #5: Healthy From the Ground Up What do living things need to survive, stay healthy, and grow? How do plants and people get their nutrients? What is a nutrient, and where can I find what I need?In this lesson, we learn that people and plants need nutrients to be healthy and grow. We will conduct an experiment observing how seeds grow in various conditions, with and without nutrients, and draw conclusions about their own needs and health. Class 6 - June 11th - Lesson #6: Eat Your Colors What colorful veggies can flavor up my plate? How can I be sure I’m getting all the nutrients I need?We will learn that including fruits and vegetables of many colors at meals looks attractive, and helps them get the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy. They will also learn more about the Red and Orange Vegetable Subgroup and design a colorful garden. Class 7 - June 18th - Lesson # 7: Fruits and Veggies Many Ways What is fiber, what does it do for me, and where can I find it? How can I tell if a food is more nutritious?We will discuss different ways to preserve the harvest – freezing, canning, and drying. This ensures that fruits and vegetables are always available, whether between shopping trips or when fresh produce is out of season. We will explore differences in the fiber content of fruits and vegetables and discover tasty ways to enjoy fruit at breakfast and as snacks. Class 8 - June 25th - Lesson # 8: Power Of Choice How can I make a healthy choice? Which fruits and vegetables should I eat more of? How can I inspire others to make healthy choices too?In this lesson, we will discover how solid fats, sugars, and sodium can be added to fruits and vegetables during processing and how to make informed and healthy choices. We will prepare a Melon Salsa that tastes sweet without having any sugar added to it. Class 9 - July 2nd - Lesson # 9 : Chef Challenge What tools or equipment do we use to measure liquids and solids? What units are used? How do we make conversions between units? How many fruits and vegetables do I need each day?In this lesson, we will work with kitchen measurements, conversions, and calculations. They will use their math knowledge to prepare a recipe with red and orange vegetables. We will discuss the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables kids need each day and explore physical activity in the garden. Class 10 - July 9th - Lesson 10: Harvest Celebration What have I learned about fruits and vegetables? What have I learned in the garden? What have I learned about my own health? What was my growing moment?In this final lesson of Dig In!, we will celebrate all that they have learned about fruits and vegetables and accomplished. They will reflect on their educational journey and create presentations to share with the rest of the school and local community. Everyone will get to enjoy the taste of a fresh harvest while eating and sharing their favorite fruit and vegetable dishes.