Studies have repeatedly shown that gardening is healthy for us in numerous ways.
It gets us a little exercise, keeps our air clean and it gives us the ability to nurture something, which helps keep our minds sharp and adds to a deeper sense of purpose and well being.
These things are important whether you're 8 years old or 80 years young. So we got together with the Nevada Adult Day Healthcare Centers and two eager Girl Scout troops and their families to spend some time and do some intergenerational planting together.
We had a blast making recycled newspaper planters to house some flowers for everyone to take home. The scouts and the seniors worked side by side rolling and taping and getting their hands dirty.
The NADHC has an amazing staff that is always on the forefront of creativity when it comes to making crafts out of recycled materials. Their centers are bright and cheery with lots of artwork on the walls and tables made by the seniors themselves.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the planting and
thank you to NADHC for always being an inspiration!
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