The slow cooker family program continues with the third in the series. Families from Northfield Township Food Pantry and Link Card users will learn about the importance of breakfast and healthy beverages. Families will learn new recipes that expand upon their knowledge of whole grains and fruits and vegetables, applying these concepts to breakfast. Kids [Read More...]

Chicago programming continues with the second class in the slow cooker family program: Whole Grains. Families will learn why whole grains are so important, how to identify them, and delicious ways of preparing them. Featured recipes include Chicken and Rice, Quinoa with Swiss Chard, Leeks, and Broccoli, and Peanut Buttery Oatmeal. These recipes continue to [Read More...]

Jeanne Pinsof Nolan from The Organic Gardening will be speaking at the Wilmette Public Library about how you can start growing your own food in your yard or in a community garden. Jeanne has led several gardening education sessions for Nurture and our participant families. Click here to see some of the great reviews she’s gotten! This [Read More...]

Go Green Wilmette and the Village of Wilmette present Going Green Matters, Wilmette’s sixth annual green fair on Sunday, March 11th from 1 – 5 pm at the Woman’s Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Avenue. The fair will include information booths, exhibitor displays, and presentations on topics such as home energy conservation, renewable energy resources, [Read More...]

Participants from the North Shore Health Center’s summer Nurture classes will share their healthy recipes at potluck reunion on Thursday, January 26 from 6:15 – 7:30pm. Families will enjoy each other’s creations, learn some new Nurture slow cooker recipes, and have an opportunity to discuss successes and challenges with Nurture teachers and a registered dietician. The [Read More...]

The cooking and nutrition classes for middle school girls that Nurture held during a Family Focus summer camp were very popular. Click here to see the impact of this program. As a result this winter Nurture will help Family Focus provide after school cooking classes and a parent program in order to reach even more [Read More...]

Our school programs are underway. If you would like to learn more about how we teach students to make healthy choices in a fun setting, please contact the appropriate program coordinator listed below: Avoca West (2nd) – Please contact Lisa at nurturelakeco@gmail.com The Community School – Please contact Kathryn at kg@nurtureyourfamily.org Dewey Elementary School- Please [Read More...]

Our family (agency) programs are underway.  We will be spotlighting an agency partner each month.  If you would like to learn more about how we teach families to eat healthy by giving them the tools and education to prepare simple, healthy meals, please contact the appropriate program coordinator listed below: Family Focus of Evanston.  Please [Read More...]