Local Farms Contribute to Classroom Cooking

Local Farms Contribute to Classroom Cooking

From November through March close to 6,000 kids in 273 classrooms across 21 Whatcom County Schools are cooking with Common Threads. The students–aged 5 through 14–get to peel, chop, grate, stir up, and savor a healthy meal cooked communally. While we...

School Garden Spotlight: Lowell Elementary

Lowell Elementary 3rd grade teacher Liane Koester likes to emphasize “bringing the food cycle full circle.” That full circle is made manifest in the Lowell School Garden! Established in the spring of 2016, the Lowell garden was the result of Lowell PTA vision, with...