Posts by biladeaudesign
Tackling Nutrition, FitQuest Style Part 1
Food has often been associated with feelings of comfort and happiness, but when thinking of a meal that makes us happy, we might not think of nutritious food at first. We know eating healthy foods is good for us, but we often do not consider that they may also be good for our brains! The…
Read MoreHealthy Ways to Cope with Stress in a Pandemic
Covid-19 has completely changed our normal, and with so much more work to do, we are all feeling the negative affects the pandemic has had on our mental health. Our school experiences have changed, we cannot have large gatherings with our friends and family, most of our favorite activities are impacted by social distancing guidelines,…
Read MoreCovid-19 and the Rise in Stress for Children and Adolescents
Do you ever feel stressed? Has the pandemic made that stress worse for you and/or your loved ones? We have been feeling it too and want to help! Stress is a natural part of life, but Covid-19 introduced a new stressor in all our lives, as we are all dealing with feelings of isolation from…
Read MoreVirtual FitQuest Program
With virtual instruction underway in our servicing counties and beyond; students, teachers, and parents are all adjusting to a new mode of learning. In recognition of how difficult this transition has been, The Foundation would like to direct its gratitude and admiration towards the teachers in our communities and around the globe who commit themselves…
Read MoreMini-Hawk-Flight Field Day
Last October 2019, the Foundation teamed up with the Shady Creek Naturalist staff, the Yuba City Kiwanis team and the Early Risers Kiwanis team for the Mini-Hawk-Flight field day at Franklin School. This event included lunch, naturalist led music programs, team building games, Fit Quest educational segments, an investigation station, and a special birds program…
Read MoreFamily Camp!
Here is an older photo of a naturalist/parent duo helping a student catch critters in the garden at Shady Creek Family Camp! These collaborations are what helps make Shady Creek and its community so magical. Garden class is always a fun and educational experience for adults and kids alike, and every critter caught serves as…
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