A Multifaceted Approach Highlighting Youth Engagement Anne-Marie Davee, MS, RD, LD School Health Coordinator RSU No. 5 April 11, 2012
Funding & Support Provided by:
A Multifaceted Approach It’s All About Partnerships! Town of Freeport Freeport Conservation Trust Freeport Economic Development Freeport Schools Freeport Public Safety Bicycle Coalition of Maine Healthy Casco Bay
Town of Freeport Traffic & Parking Committee Informal Bicycle-Pedestrian Sub-Committee
Park & Outdoor Recreation Destinations Town of Freeport Vision 2025 – Two Forums in 2011 Park & Outdoor Recreation Destinations
Town of Freeport Destinations for Outdoor Recreation: Freeport Conservation Trust Trails South Freeport Village & Marina Porter’s Landing Boat Launch Winslow Park Wolfe Neck Woods State Park Wolfe’s Neck Farm
Freeport Active Living Committee Town Councilors Town Planner Town Engineer Public Safety Representative School Health Coordinator Freeport Conservation Trust Representative Healthy Casco Bay Representative
Town of Freeport Forum www.Freeport Talks. org Do you support advertising in community parks and recreation areas? How can we improve the quality of life in Freeport? Where would you like to see more sidewalks, bike lanes and trails? How can the town support the local economy and a healthy community?
Youth Advocacy Program Freeport High School Youth Advocacy Program (YAP)
Freeport Middle School Peer Leaders (8th grade students)
Youth Engagement – Bicycle Clubs Fall 2009– After School Bicycle Club Freeport Middle School Spring 2010 – After School Bicycle Club Freeport Middle School Fall 2011 – After School Bicycle Club Durham Community School Spring 2012 – After School Bicycle Club Durham Community School
Youth Empowerment Petition with suggestions to make Freeport a healthier place to live. Make Freeport more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. A center of town with a community garden. A playground at the center of town. Improved lighting and security. A traffic light at Elm St., School St and Main.
Youth Empowerment
Youth Empowerment
Safe Routes To School - Preparation School Travel Plan utilizes existing partnerships Bike Safety Education utilizes physical education teacher and School Resource Officer Support from Administrators at Freeport Middle School and Mast Landing School
Safe Routes to School - Preparation School Travel Plan Bicycle Safety Education Plans Mast Landing School – Fridays in May Freeport Middle School – May 21 Safe Routes to School Event – May 25
Safe Routes to School Freeport Event-May 25, 2012
Success in Youth & Town Council Engagement Time Local and regional relationships Partnerships with local and state-wide organizations Grant funding ($$$$$)
Thank You! Thank you to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for your ongoing support and the Community Spokes Program!