Miami Dade College

Food for thought: Estimates on how far the average produce you eat travels from pasture to plate range from 1200 to 2500 miles! A lot of energy is expended processing, freezing, and trucking that food around. Growing your own organic fruits and veggies means less fossil fuel burned and healthier meals. Plus, the skill of producing edible plants is priceless: it provides food security, enjoyment, and praise from your community. Book required: How to Grow More Veggies by John Jeavons. 10 Speed Press. Order through Amazon.com

Budding Scientists and Nature Lovers can "Go Green!" during Spring Break while learning about our unique South Florida environment. Children will explore and learn from our veteran Naturalists at the Kendall Campus Environmental Center. Not only will they get to explore the 9 acre nature preserve which includes a native pine Rockland and organic garden, they will also create cool arts & crafts projects, science experiments, play games, and enjoy supervised science related computer time. Drop off starts at 7:30 am and pick-up by 6:00 pm. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited --ages 6 to 11 only.

Teacher Planning Day at The Environmental Center 6-11 years old. What do shampoo, insect repellent, and rheumatism medicine have in common? They can all be made from Pineland Croton, one of the many fascinating plants found at the Environmental Center. In addition to rich wild gardens and mini forests, this nature preserve also offers vegetable beds, live animals collections, and a beautiful lake for children to explore science-related issues. Experiments, arts and crafts, and computer activities are also part of this adventurous one day camp.

You will learn the functional medicine clincal approach to health and aging. You will identify the 8 modifiable risk factors for unhealthy aging. Nutrition and lifestyle will be emphasized and the importance of taking correct supplementation and some anti-aging key botanicals will be explained.