Episode #602 - October 6th and October 13th, 2021
October 6th, 2021
Original Airdate: October 13, 2021
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Here's a sobering fact: children who have a family member dealing with addiction are four times more likely to become addicts themselves. That's why it's important to help these young people break that cycle. Where better to build coping skills and confidence... than camp?
Camp Mariposa is a free weekend camp in St Joseph County where kids talk about addiction, trust each other, and have fun doing it.
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You may have heard of Master Gardeners, but have you ever thought about becoming a Master Naturalist? This multi-week environmental education program connects learners with more than a dozen experts on Indiana's natural resources. After digging deep into everything from water to wildlife, these learners then become volunteer educators themselves.
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- Amal FarroughInterpretive Services ManagerSt. Joseph County Parks
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