April 2017  
In This Issue
Local Food Expo a Big Success

Thanks to the over 200 community members that attended our 2nd Annual Local Food Expo! Nearly 30 different food vendors and local food organizations came 
Cattail Organics displays a variety of root vegetables at the Local Food Expo.
together at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, March 14 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church (200 S. Lincoln Ave.). The   Wisconsin Potato Growers Association Spudmobile exhibit  was featured and offerings from Chef C's Munchie Mobile food truck were enjoyed. Pictures from the event can be found on Facebook.

The Nutrition Committee would like to thank all the farmers, community partners, volunteers and many others who helped make the event possible! 
Garden Registration is Open!
Marshfield area residents can now register for garden beds at Marshfield Clinic and Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition's Growing Together Community Gardens.

The Growing Together Community Gardens offer a place for residents to 
A community gardener harvests onions from an accessible garden bed in 2016.
garden and grow their own produce. Garden beds are available at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (includes handicap accessible beds),  St. Alban's Ministry Center, and First Presbyterian Church. No gardening experience is necessary.  A one-hour orientation session is provided for all new gardeners. Gardeners are encouraged to make a $15 donation to help support the community gardens. V olunteer opportunities are available; visit VolunteerMarshfield.org for more information.

Gardening with the Healthy Lifestyles Coalition also provides access to a bi-weekly newsletter with insider garden tips and recipes tailored to the growing season, as well as opportunities to be mentored by a UW-Extension Master Gardener. If you are interested in a garden bed for the 2017 season, contact Laura Zelenak or Theresa Balinghasay at 715-221-8400 or  [email protected] . 
An Auxiliary Police Officer assists a participant during the 2016 Bike Rodeo.

Marshfield Clinic and Healthy Lifestyles-Marshfield Area Coalition,  with the  assistance of the Marshfield Police Auxiliary, and The Sports Den will be holding a  Bike Rodeo at t he  Marshfield Children's Festival on April 8, from  9:30-1:30 at Marshfield High School (1401 E. Becker Road, Marshfield, WI 54449). Children are invited to bring their bike to our bike rodeo course where they can get a bicycle inspection and learn the rules of the road.   

Spring months bring asparagus, broccoli, radishes, swiss chard, and turnips. What to do with these veggies?  Here are some ideas:
 
These are just some suggestions! Try a fun challenge and pick up some seasonal produce that you haven't cooked with before. Who knows, it might just become your new favorite vegetable!
Community Events

Marshfield Children's Festival - April 8 at Marshfield Senior High School, 1401 E. Becker Rd., Marshfield, WI 54449 9:30am - 1:30pm
Visit the Children's Festival for interactive booths, family-friendly activities, food, and the Healthy Lifestyles - Marshfield Area Coalition Bike Rodeo! Ages 1-100 welcome, $2 admission. Find more updates at the Children's Festival Facebook page.
Committee Meeting Schedule
All are welcome!
For more information, visit our calendar.
 
Unless noted, all meetings are held at Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach (CCO), 1701 North Fig Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449
 

The Nutrition Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:00pm
April 5

The Garden Subcommittee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 8:30am - 9:30am
April 11

School Wellness Committee meeting dates vary, but usually occur at the Marshfield High School from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
April 18 

The Physical Activity Committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 11:00am-2:00pm
April 25

Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach
(715) 221-8400 |  healthy.lifestyles@marshfieldc linic.org 


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