“There is always, always something to be thankful for.” – Unknown
Happy Thanksgiving

#Happythanksgiving #gratitude #grateful #chestereastside

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Gardening during a pandemic had its challenges, but none too tough for Chester Eastside. We worked on different beds, our picnic was socially distanced and the children sat on towels six feet apart to write in their journals. #gardening #pandemic #socialdistance #picnic #journaling #chestereastside

Gardening is a year-round project. Once the early fruits and veggies were harvested, we prepared their plot for fall planting. We also planted onions to winter over, which will be harvested in late spring. Start counting the days! #gardening #fruits #veggies #fallplanting #spring #chestereastside

Gardening during a pandemic had its challenges, but none too tough for Chester Eastside. We worked on different beds, our picnic was socially distanced and the children sat on towels six feet apart to write in their journals. #gardening #pandemic #socialdistance #picnic #journaling #chestereastside

Delaware County residents can’t line the streets of Media for the 61st Veterans Day parade, but they can enjoy the virtual ceremony this morning with live performances and speeches. Use the link – the event begins at 10:45 a.m. #VeteransDay

https://veteranslegacy.org/VeteransDay2020

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it… it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” Unknown.

#VeteransDay

This week we bring you a Fall Virtual Garden tour featuring local gardens created with with the help of our Master Gardeners of Delaware County!

Here are pictures from the Chester Eastside St. Paul’s community garden, started four years ago. Delaware County Master Gardeners donated vegetable plants and assisted in early planning for the garden. The garden now includes nine raised beds and is cared for by the children involved in Chester Eastside’s after school program and summer camp.

These young gardeners accomplished much – created a thriving strawberry patch; produced vegetables for donation to the Chester Eastside Food Cupboard; created a butterfly habitat; kept student field journals of their learnings; successfully grown vegetables including swiss chard, kale, collards, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, beets, onions, herbs eggplant, tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers and more; and brought fresh produce home to their families!

Walking in the leaves is fun, especially when you play games along the way. Thanks, Delaware Children’s Museum,, for the idea. #delawarechildrensmuseum #leaves #leafwalk #wallingfordpres
https://www.facebook.com/delawarechildrensmuseum/posts/10157343395927021

Delaware Children’s Museum. What a beautiful day for some movement! Take a walk and collect your leaves for our upcoming fall fun activities! As you encounter a leaf of the colors below, do the action assigned. Use our rules, or make up your own!

Mixed media texture paintings make a fun all-day activity. Thanks, Delaware Children’s Museum and Art Bar, for the idea. #delawarechildrensmuseum #artbar #mixedmedia #allday #wallingfordpres
https://www.facebook.com/delawarechildrensmuseum/posts/10157295035557021

Pumpkin Spice Playdough! A perfect at-home activity for Grandparent’s Day! Thanks to AARP for the generous support that makes these possible to help make this community a great place for All Ages!