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Culinary Nutrition and Culinary Rx

Practical food skills approached with curiosity, culture, and compassion.

Culinary Nutrition and Culinary Rx — Green Thumb Initiative youth showing plates from a cooking program
Kitchen confidence — meals made together, skills that last.

Fremont County Family Meal Cooking Class

Free Virtual Family Meal Cooking Classes

A 6-week hands-on family course — cook together, right from your kitchen.

Starts Aug 31 · Every Monday at 6 PM MST

Pick a Monday session on Calendly, or email info@greenthumb-initiative.com with questions.

Green Thumb Initiative flyer for free virtual Fremont County family meal cooking classes, Mondays at 6 PM MST

Quick answer: culinary nutrition in Southern Colorado

Green Thumb Initiative provides culinary nutrition that builds knowledge, healthy coping skills, and community connection.

Programs use accessible education, horticulture, creativity, nutrition, and peer support. Offerings vary by location and community need.

Contact us to ask about current opportunities in Southern Colorado.

Fremont County family meal cooking classes

GTI hosts free virtual family meal cooking classes for Fremont County every Monday at 6 PM MST.

This 6-week hands-on course helps families cook together from home. Sign up on Calendly or email info@greenthumb-initiative.com with questions.

Culinary nutrition for everyday life

Culinary programming turns nutrition information into practical skills. Participants can explore planning, preparation, flavor, food access, and mindful choices.

Culinary Rx is led by Chef and Coach Ian Norris as part of GTI's broader prevention and wellness work.

Eat Your Feelings: In a Healthy Way

Our cookbook, Eat Your Feelings: In a Healthy Way, offers an approachable connection between food, feelings, and healthier routines.

The cookbook is available for $25. Contact us for current purchase and pickup details.

Food, culture, and connection

Food carries history, identity, comfort, and community. GTI approaches nutrition with curiosity and cultural respect rather than shame.

Programs encourage achievable skills that participants can adapt to their needs, resources, and traditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can participate in culinary nutrition programming?

Eligibility depends on the current program, location, age group, and partner. Contact GTI for the latest participation details.

Where is culinary nutrition programming offered?

Programs may be offered in Canon City, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and nearby Southern Colorado communities. Locations and schedules can change.

What happens during culinary nutrition programming?

Participants take part in food preparation, nutrition learning, and discussion. Specific activities are adapted to the group, setting, and available resources.

Is this clinical treatment?

GTI provides prevention, education, mentorship, and community support. Program descriptions do not replace advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services from qualified professionals.

How do I get started?

Use the contact form or call (719) 301-7676. GTI can share current schedules, availability, and any next steps.

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