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A HEALTHY START

Three Cheers for

HEALTHY HARFORD!
JOIN US ON OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME
THE HEALTHIEST COMMUNITY IN MARYLAND

TWO-WHEELED FUN
For those who prefer two wheels rather
than two feet, Healthy Harford coordinated with the Town of Bel Air, Harford
County Government and the Bel Air
Downtown Alliance to install bike racks
throughout the county. This makes it
easier for those who choose to enjoy
alternative transportation while also
minimizing traffic congestion. Follow
Harford's bike routes and check out the
bright, colorful bike racks the next time
you're out and about.

DAYS OF TASTE
Last but not least, the Days of Taste

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Healthy Parks/Healthy
People attendees enjoy
a free yoga session.

program continues to thrive. This interactive program, in tandem with Harford
County Public Schools, encourages
students to appreciate the tastes and

n 2017, Healthy Harford, a healthy

amazed at how much processed sugar

benefits of fresh foods by following the

communities initiative of Harford

is included in your favorites. It's often

journey from farm to table. Teams of

County and partner of UM Upper

a lot more than you think!

volunteers devote three half days to

Chesapeake Health, joined forces

Also joining the fun were county

work in the classroom and bring this fun

with county agencies to introduce new

officials who gave guided walks on park

curriculum to life. Students learn where

events and additions in the community.

trails. Not only did these events reinforce

and when food is grown, experiment with

good nutrition, but they also provided

sweet, sour and salty tastes, and take

opportunities to get moving by walking

a field trip to a local farm for firsthand

among our picturesque, and sometimes

demonstrations from community farmers.

HEALTHY PARKS/
HEALTHY PEOPLE
In keeping with its sole vision to make

forgotten, open spaces.

The culmination of the program

Harford County the healthiest commu-

is the much-anticipated salad-making

nity in Maryland, Healthy Harford and

class with a local celebrity chef who

Harford County Parks and Recreation

teaches students how to make a creative

established the exciting new Healthy

salad, including homemade dressing.

Parks/Healthy People program.

There's no better delight than seeing

Residents and vendors were invited to

"ewwww" turn to "yummm" as kids

several scenic parks around the county

experience new textures and tastes.
Walking, biking, exercising and

where neighbors enjoyed nature walks,
healthy-cooking demonstrations,

healthy eating really can be fun for

guest appearances and wellness tips.

everyone! Healthy Harford looks

Kids loved playing the "sugar game"

forward to continuing to promote

challenging their families to guess how
many sugar packets hide in popular
beverages and snacks. You'd be

Harford County students learn to
appreciate fresh foods during the
Days of Taste program.

 For more information about Healthy Harford, visit umuch.org/healthy.

health and wellness in Harford County.
Now take a step outside-even if
it's in the snow-and enjoy the view! 

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