Upcoming Events
Healthy Rural Communities Regional Forum
An
event for rural communities to share innovative projects
that improve healthy eating and active living opportunities
Thursday, September 16, 2010
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
at the River Lodge, 1800 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, CA
RSVP by September 10th to DHHS_TES@co.humboldt.ca.us or Rebecca
Wissing at 441-5520.
Lunch will be provided.
Download the Agenda [PDF]
Find out more!
Visit the HumPAL Calendar for events happening all across Humboldt County!
New Resources: Photovoice
Seven Southern Humboldt youth from South Fork High School participated in the Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program's (CCROPP) Photovoice project. View their photos and narratives on the HumPAL Photovoice page and see the presentation live on May 25th, 2010, at the Board of Supervisor's Chambers at 10:00 am.
Safe Routes to Schools
See the Safe Routes to School Toolkit for tips and tricks to starting a Safe Routes program! HumPAL is helping the City of Eureka create a pilot Education & Encouragement Program at Washington Elementary - including Walking Wednesday events and bicycle & pedestrian curriculum for students. See what's going on at the Washington Elementary SR2S page!
Healthy Communities
HumPAL hosts trainings and creates tools to explore on-the-ground barriers to having healthy neighborhoods in Humboldt County. Explore the Healthy Development Checklist to see how the design of a neighborhood contributes to health.
Healthy Policy
Land use and transportation decisions have long-lasting impacts on public health. Explore tools HumPAL has created to help decision-makers design and implement healthy policy, such as the Healthy Development Measurement Tool.
About HumPAL
The Humboldt Partnership for Active Living is a coalition of individuals and organizations with a common interest in improving Humboldt County residents’ opportunities to integrate and increase physical activity into their daily lives. The partnership includes community organizations, professionals from diverse disciplines such as public health, transportation engineering, community development, economic development, environmental consultants, social services and others, advocacy groups and interested community members. With grant funding from The California Endowment, HumPAL is staffed by the Natural Resources Services Division of Redwood Community Action Agency. NRS staff coordinates the HumPAL program and projects with an advisory Steering Committee, and project committees.
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