UCCE Kern County Nutrition Education Team

08/10/2026

📢 Reminder: Join us tomorrow, August 11, from 12:00–12:50 p.m. Pacific Time for our first free webinar, Healthy Eating for the Whole Family!

Registration is now open for **Healthy Together: A Webinar Series for Youth and Families!**
Join UC Cooperative Extension for **free, practical, science-based nutrition education** and information to support the health and well-being of youth and families.
Our first session, **Healthy Eating for the Whole Family**, will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Learn about food groups, balanced meals, and practical strategies for helping the whole family eat well.
Future monthly topics will include family physical activity, cold and flu prevention, meal planning and grocery budgeting, food safety, screen time and sleep, mental well-being, heart and dental health, gardening, childhood asthma, bone health, sun safety and hydration, and healthy snacks and drinks.
📅 Second Tuesday of each month
⏰ 12:00–12:50 p.m. Pacific Time
💻 Live on Zoom
🎤 40-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A
Participants may register for one or more sessions.
🔗 Register here:
https://ucanr.zoom.us/mee.../register/4Ni_pXnvR0qwbwaE971D3w
Please share this opportunity with your family, friends, and community!

08/04/2026

📢 Registration is now open for **Healthy Together: A Webinar Series for Youth and Families!**

Join UC Cooperative Extension for **free, practical, science-based nutrition education** and information to support the health and well-being of youth and families.

Our first session, **Healthy Eating for the Whole Family**, will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Learn about food groups, balanced meals, and practical strategies for helping the whole family eat well.

Future monthly topics will include family physical activity, cold and flu prevention, meal planning and grocery budgeting, food safety, screen time and sleep, mental well-being, heart and dental health, gardening, childhood asthma, bone health, sun safety and hydration, and healthy snacks and drinks.

📅 Second Tuesday of each month
⏰ 12:00–12:50 p.m. Pacific Time
💻 Live on Zoom
🎤 40-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A

Participants may register for one or more sessions.

🔗 Register here:
https://ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/4Ni_pXnvR0qwbwaE971D3w

Please share this opportunity with your family, friends, and community!

08/22/2025

School is BACK IN SESSION!

This past week the heat of the summer has been felt all across Kern County. Make sure you're staying hydrated and keeping safe under shade, and to take breaks often if you're having fun under the hot sun. If you're tired of plain ol' water, add some fresh or frozen fruits to add some flavor to your cup!

A go-to recipe for for us is this Berry Blasted Water!

INGREDIENTS
For this recipe you can use store-bought frozen mixed berries OR freeze your own.

1 cup frozen mixed berries (strawberries and blueberries)
Preparation

1. Add all ingredients plus enough cold water to fill a 2-quart pitcher. Chill overnight in the refrigerator for the most flavor, and store in the refrigerator until ready to drink. The fruit will stay fresh in the water for up to 48 hours after being prepared.

2. After you drink the water, you can eat the fruit or blend it into a smoothie.

TIP: Create your own fruit ice. Put fruit slices in an ice cube tray, pour water on top and freeze for a quick and easy addition to water.

Stay cool out there!

06/11/2025

06/03/2025

Ready to cast your line? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned angler, keep food safety top of mind this National Fishing and Boating Week. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/food-safety-while-hiking-campin

06/03/2025

06/03/2025

This Pineapple Coconut Smoothie is the perfect way to welcome the warm weather! It uses frozen pineapple, which not only makes it more convenient, but it also gives the smoothie that slushy texture we crave. (https://www.chopchopfamily.org/recipe/pineapple-coconut-smoothie/)

06/03/2025

🚴‍♀️🌍 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🌟🚴‍♂️

Today we celebrate one of the simplest, most sustainable, and fun ways to get around—the bicycle! Whether you're cruising through the neighborhood or pedaling to work, riding a bike is good for you and for the planet.

Here are 3 awesome health benefits of bike riding:
💪 Boosts Cardiovascular Health – Strengthen your heart and improve circulation.
🧠 Reduces Stress & Anxiety – Fresh air + movement = a clearer mind and better mood.
🔥 Burns Calories & Builds Muscle – Great for weight management and toning legs, glutes, and core.

So dust off that bike, tighten your helmet, and get pedaling!

06/03/2025

Today, you can choose between brown and white, free-range and cage-free, organic and non-organic eggs.

06/02/2025