Cornell Coop Free Nutrition Classes@Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County Offers Free Nutrition Classes for Families in Partnership with Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse

New Rochelle, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County is excited to announce a series of FREE NUTRITION CLASSES designed to help parents, grandparents, and guardians of resource-limited families with children aged 19 years or younger make healthier food choices and improve their overall health.

Class Highlights: Participants will learn to:

• Prevent diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and other chronic illnesses
• Prepare quick and delicious meals
• Understand food labels, sugar, and fat content
• Shop smarter and save money
• Ensure food safety at home
• Enjoy physical activity

Program Details:

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Schedule: Tuesdays, February 4 - April 8 (No classes on February 18 and March 18)
• Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, 44 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805

Participants who attend at least six sessions will receive a certificate of completion. The teacher will often have free giveaways for class attendees.

Registration: To register, please call Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse at (914) 847-9471 and leave your name and contact number or email info@hpcgreenhouse.org.

About Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse: Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse, opened in November 2023, is a sustainable and vibrant community space offering year-round programming, including horticulture classes, garden lectures, school group hosting, and activities for children with special needs. The greenhouse also hosts intergenerational events, holiday plant shows, and small community events.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being.

Live a Healthier Life!

For more information, visit www.hpcgreenhouse.org.