🌿 Parks & Health in WyCo: Growing Well-being Together 🌟

Across Wyandotte County, our parks, garden projects, and community health clinics are playing a crucial role in improving physical and mental well-being—and building healthier, more connected neighborhoods. 💚

🌱 Green Spaces & Garden Projects:

• 🌳 Huron Park Makeover: Volunteers from Project EverGreen and PBI‑Gordon revamped Huron Park—adding new plants, trees, mulching and clean‑up—helping cool urban areas and improve air quality :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
• 🥕 Splitlog Farm & Community Gardens: CHWC’s Splitlog Farm produced 1,500 lb of fresh produce in 2020, expanded farm‑to‑school programs, and offers free summer meals + educational tours :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• 🌾 "Let’s Grow Wyandotte": Free to residents, this KC Farm School initiative supplies seeds, compost, mentorship, and has supported 650+ households in growing food since 2020 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

👥 Wellness Events & Community Engagement:

• 🚶 Trail, Garden & Cleanup Projects: K‑State Extension leads focus groups to fund sidewalks, trails, gardens, and cleanups—empowering residents to partner in Healthy Kansans 2030 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
• 🏃 Wellness Workshops: Programs like “Gardening for a Lifetime” help older adults stay healthy through ergonomic gardening tips :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
• 💬 Free Healthcare Seminars: Local providers host health education events on senior care, fall prevention, and caregiving across WyCo :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

🏥 Public Health Clinics & Services:

• 🔬 Neighborhood Clinics: Free monthly neighborhood clinics offer screenings for vision, blood pressure, diabetes, and more at community centers :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
• 🍼 Unified Government Health Programs: WIC, immunizations, prenatal care, STI testing, PrEP access, cancer screenings, home visiting for families, and youth empowerment—all sliding-scale or free :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
• 🏥 Clinic Partnerships: The Community Health Council of WyCo partnered with Olathe’s Health Partnership Clinic in 2024 to expand bilingual health education, diabetes prevention, postpartum and breastfeeding support :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

✅ Why It Matters: These green and health initiatives strengthen our resilience—by providing fresh food, safe outdoor spaces, community connections, and accessible medical care.

📣 What We Can Do Next:

• 🌻 Support volunteer garden cleanups and park improvements.
• 📅 Attend F2S, wellness workshops, or free clinics in your neighborhood.
• 🤝 Volunteer or donate to programs like Splitlog, Let’s Grow Wyandotte, CHC, or local extension.
• 📢 Share this post—let’s spread awareness about these shared assets for health and community.

👇 Want info on upcoming wellness events or how to volunteer locally? Let me know—I’ve got the details! 💬

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