Youth Development

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A Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus, in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Big Bioblitz Set April 29 at UC Davis: Plants, Animals and More

March 15, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Mark your calendar! A BioBlitz is set from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 29 in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. It's being hosted by UC Davis doctoral student Grace Horne of the Department of Entomology and Nematology.
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A young boy reaches for fruit in the cafeteria lunch line.
Food Blog: Article

Universal school meals increased student participation, lessened stigma

March 14, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie, Wendi Gosliner
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food and nutrition challenges. Many families initially lost access to meals offered by school and childcare facilities, experienced unemployment or work reductions, and faced increasing prices for food and other necessities.
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A group of young students posing in front of a water recycling facility with their tour guide.

Los Angeles 4-H program cultivates future generation of water stewards

March 3, 2023
By Saoimanu Sope
Ibrahim Yaaseen, member of the Palos Verdes Peninsula (PVP) 4-H club, grabs a hard hat and places it on top of his head. He then reaches for a bright orange safety vest and goggles to complete his safety gear outfit before joining the rest of his club members who are dressed the same.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New research brief: Connecting to culture helps families return to drinking water

February 27, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht, Lorrene D Ritchie
Researchers conducted a small community-based participatory research pilot of a drinking water intervention in the Navajo Nation and found that caregivers' reported knowledge of Din (Navajo) traditions about water doubled and that the influence of Din traditions on beverages they offered their child...
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