Read It, Grow It, Eat It: Family workshop

In this free workshop, families will participate in a variety of activities:

• Hands-on cooking demonstrations with seasonal vegetables and herbs
• Learn nutritional benefits of vegetables and herbs
• Start your own vegetables and herbs to take home
• Get easy tips for meal planning and preparation
• Literacy activities
• Q&A session for personalized guidance

In addition, families that attend will learn about the New Worlds Reading Initiative and how to become eligible for UF IFAS's Books & Cooks Family Course in Polk County.

New Worlds Reading is Florida’s free at-home program that helps eligible VPK - 5th graders strengthen literacy skills and spark a lifelong love of reading. Join us for information on how to apply and to take home a book on your child's grade level!

Workshop is presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.

If any accommodations are needed, please contact Anne Yasalonis at 863-519-1041. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.

Cancellation Policy: Programs, workshops, and events are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not registered. Cancellations will be posted on Eventbrite and an email will be sent to registrants.

Go to https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/polk/ for more information.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 863-519-1041.

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