Our EVENTS
Past EVENTS
November 2023 - 15th ‘Crystal’ Anniversary & Garden Coordinator Appreciation Dinner
It was a day and night to remember!
We welcomed more than 130 guests, including state political leaders, school board members, teachers/garden coordinators and of course Wyatt, the kid with the big personality. Thanks to our generous donors and supporters we netted more than $50,000. That’s a lot of gardening joy we can bring to school kids across Delaware.
The HFHK Inaugural Garden Coordinator Workshop
Fifteen Garden Coordinators (GCs) participated in our first ever workshop. The event was hosted at the FMC facilities and their scientists shared their knowledge with the garden coordinators. The lightning talks by the teachers sparked great energy and conversations prompted by the sharing of best practices. According to program manager Jen Cipolla, the opportunity for GCs to connect face to face to share experiences, ideas and problem-solving will go a long way in creating a more cohesive group that can reach out and rely on and support each other going forward.
HFHK relies on the generosity of donors, like you, to keep our program growing! We are so grateful and thank our sponsors, donors, and new friends for being part of the garden movement!
FMC scientists (and HFHK Board members) interact with Garden Coordinators at workshop
Wyatt takes the microphone from Lydia and steals the hearts of attendees!
September 2022 Growing the Future: The Promise of the School Garden
A beautiful night, sold out event and enthusiasm for the national school garden movement marked our signature event—Growing the Future: The Promise of the School Garden Movement, held at Auburn Valley State Park in Hockessin, Delaware.
The goals of this event were to raise awareness for HFHK, raise funds to support our school garden program, and celebrate our success with our growing community of friends.
We appreciate all of our sponsors from this event. It would not be possible without their support and funding.
October 2021 Farewell to Our Founder: A Farm Fest
Friends and special guests gathered at the Historic Penn Farm to honor Founder Thianda Manzara for her grit, grace and guidance as she built HFHK into one of Delaware’s top children’s health and education non-profits. Tributes poured in from teachers, students and Board members. Funds raised will continue her legacy in our work with kids.
Our IMPACT
School garden programs work! Learn more about how HFHK is creating a proven healthier future for today’s kids. it’s such fun watching students grow in their understanding of gardening science as well as their love of vegetables.
Our SCHOOL
GARDEN PROGRAM
Our program is specifically designed to fit into the academic year and promote student health. HFHK’s Education Cultivation program provides hands-on gardening activities through lessons that support Delaware State learning standards. Students experience “seed to table” growing each spring AND fall, and EAT fresh vegetables they’ve grown in their cafeterias.