Edible Schoolyard Project Boulder, MT

Boulder Elementary School October is farm to school month which recognizes the importance of having fresh fruits and vegetables and, in turn, supporting local farms.  The aim of The Edible Schoolyard Project is to use outdoor and greenhouse agricultural gardening for the classroom and community as a means for education. In school, cross-curricular education as well as adult education can offer local […]

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Diabetes Prevention Program Big Timber, MT

  Big Timber Diabetes Prevention Program(DPP) The Diabetes Prevention Program(DPP) is a lifestyle intervention program that helps participants become more active, eat healthier, and make sustainable changes. Kelsey Proue, a registered dietitian at Pioneer Medical Center, is heading a program that assists community members in a lifestyle change that offers more than just weight loss. This proven […]

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Central Montana Public Health Program

    The purpose of the Central Montana Health District (CMHD) is to improve and protect the health of the population of Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Musselshell, Petroleum and Wheatland counties by providing local government leadership and advocacy on behalf of public health issues. Central Montana Public Health Program is improving the health communities […]

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Nourish the Flathead

Nourish the Flathead’s mission is to reconnect people to the sources of our food through education, outreach and market support.  Nourish the Flathead runs a community garden behind Flathead Valley Community College, within that garden they run a youth program called Stand Up. Dig in. (SUDI).  The beds that SUDI works contain food that is […]

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Sage Gardeners

  Reconnecting seniors to their gardening roots one accessible garden at a time. Sage Gardeners is a non-profit philanthropic organization based out of Bozeman, MT. Their goal is to reconnect senior citizens in either retirement communities or private residences with their gardening roots by providing easily accessible raised gardens. Sage Gardeners believes it is important […]

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Montana’s Worksite Health Promotion Coalition

   The Montana Worksite Health Promotion Coalition is a resource for Montana employers regarding the art and science of health promotion and wellness at work.   http://montanaworksitewellness.org/  Worksite health promotion has been proven to have a substantial impact on health care costs, absenteeism, workers compensation costs, and productivity. The website is designed to provide resources, encouragement, […]

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Bozone Ozone Bus

The Bozone Ozone Bus (BOB) is a fully functional “greenhouse on wheels,” made from a converted school bus.   The Bozone Ozone Bus (BOB) is fully operational thanks to the efforts and inspiration of Bozeman’s youth via the Bozeman Youth Initiative (BYI). BOB is a fully functional “greenhouse on wheels,” made from a converted school bus, an […]

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Montana Action for Healthy Kids

Montana AFHK is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Montana’s children in schools and communities through nutrition and physical activity where children learn, participate in, and enjoy healthy lifestyle behaviors.   Montana Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), a subcommittee of the national Action for Healthy Kids initiative, is a statewide coalition dedicated to improving […]

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Farmers, Foodies, and Fun

Farmers, Foodies, and Fun  Kohl’s Cares and Bozeman Deaconess Health Services have teamed up to help you and your kids grow your own vegetables this summer. They will help with free seedlings (for the first 200 children), gardening hints, recipes, tips on healthy eating, and more. Contact Info: 406-414-1644 DATES: June 2, 2015 5:00pm – […]

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Wear Orange Wednesday

Looking for a fun, engaging activity to bring to your community in April? Look no further! Montana No Kid Hungry is launching our first year of the Wear Orange Wednesday campaign. It is SO easy to get involved. Montana No Kid Hungry is committed to ending childhood hunger in our state, and your involvement in […]

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Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council

The Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council’s mission is to vigorously promote a sustainable, local food system that encourages a better quality of life for our citizens, improves the community’s economy and self-reliance, and preserves the land for generations to come.   The Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council has formed the following task force groups […]

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Garden City Harvest Missoula

Garden City Harvest builds community through agriculture by growing produce with and for people with low-incomes, offering education and training in ecologically conscious agriculture, and using our sites for the personal restoration of youth and adults. 7 Community Gardens (shared space and tools) 4 Community Farms (CSAs and Education, local food in Missoula, food bank) […]

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