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Treeswing fights childhood obesity for healthy kids and healthy futures.Our Mission
Treeswing helps children develop lifelong healthy habits through innovative programs and partnerships.
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Seattle Schools relax ban on unhealthful food?
Seattle Public School’s Board is considering allowing student groups to sell items not in compliance with the district’s nutrition policies. With childhood obesity impacting up to 30% of our youth, should schools re-start promoting unhealthy foods? At the same time, … Continue reading
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UPDATE- S.T.O.P. Obesity 5K on February 4 to benefit Treeswing!
UPDATE: Due to ‘Snomageddan 2012′, we needed to postpone this race until SATURDAY, February 4 at Seward Park. THANKS for your patience and see you there! Hillman Sports has teamed up with Seahawks Ben Obomanu and Roy Lewis to present S.T.O.P. … Continue reading
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Treeswing hosted Farm to School Workshop November 17
Treeswing hosted a workshop on Farm to School on November 17, 2010 from 9-12 at the Tukwila Community Center. Kent School District shared their Farm to School model program. This included: their process, challenges, solutions and lessons learned in developing … Continue reading
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Register NOW! Treeswing’s Farm to Table Fundraiser April 26, 2012
Please join Treeswing for our first annual fundraiser! the treeswing benefit committee invites you to join us for an intimate multi-course dinner prepared by seattle’s finest chefs farm::table::playground thursday, april 26th, 2012 6:30pm?9:30pm urban enoteca 4130 1st ave south, seattle … Continue reading
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Treeswing’s support for Recess featured with Playworks
Treeswing’s innovative partnership with Playworks, a national non-profit based out of the bay area was featured on Playworks most recent newsletter celebrating their 15th anniversary. Click here to see the article.
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Treeswing hosts Recess before Lunch Webinar November 2
Recess Before Lunch (RBL) is a school-based wellness strategy that involves scheduling recess prior to lunchtime for children. This scheduling allows children to engage in active play before consuming food, which encourages consumption of healthful foods and reduces the natural … Continue reading
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Treeswing brings Playworks Recess 360 to 4 area schools
In the 2011-12 school year, Treeswing is bringing Playworks Recess 360 to 4 area elementary schools: Dunlap and Roxhill Elementary in Seattle Public Schools and Beverly Park and White Center Heights in Highline School District.
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