2019 Peanut Fest 5K/1M Was a Blast!
Make sure to join us next year for our PeanutFest 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk!
Stories of Success
Peanut Fest 5K Registration is OPEN!
Registration for the Fall 2019 Peanut Fest 5K Run/Walk – 1 Mile Fun Walk is now open. Come enjoy the fall weather by getting active! FIND OUT MORE HERE
Seasonal Holiday Produce Box
Healthy Suffolk is partnering with the Conetoe Family Farm to offer a holiday seasonal produce box that feeds 4. Each box includes fresh, nutritional produce and honey locally grown on the farm. Your box will contain: -Collards -Sweet potatoes -Cabbage -Broccoli -Kale -Honey (16 ozs) -Apples -Pecans A perfect addition […]
Dog Days 5K – 1 Mile
The Dog Days 5K/ 1-Mile was a grand time, and we hope to see you at next year’s event! See photos of the event on our Facebook Page!
The Spring Garden
The calendar says Spring even though the wind and temperatures still say Winter. If you haven’t already started your Spring garden, it’s time! If you’re new to vegetable gardening, you’ll want to pick a spot with at least 8 hours of daily sunlight that drains well, and you’ll want easy […]
Healthy Suffolk announces new Bike Program
Healthy Suffolk begins new Bike Program Healthy Suffolk Bikes is proud to launch a new biking program to get Suffolk residents and families out riding. First Bikes Do you have an old bike sitting in that garage or shed? We’re accepting “lovingly used” bikes to give to those youth […]
The July Garden
The July garden, if everything is going well, is my favorite. The variety and quantity of healthy garden treats is amazing this time of year. Hopefully you are either harvesting your own or buying from local farmer’s markets and stands – sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, onions, peppers, eggplant, summer squash, […]
Summer Gardening Tips
June in SE Virginia is a great time to plant lots of garden vegetables! If you have plenty of space, now is the time to plant pumpkins and sweet potatoes. It’s also time to plant any type of winter squash (which includes pumpkins) If you have less space, it’s also […]
A Walk In The Park
Walking is one of the best activities you can do to improve your overall health. Strengthen your body and spirit through uplifting conversations about life as we journey together. We want to be healthy, active and engaged. UPDATE: These walks have not been scheduled again for this year. If you […]
New Community Garden
Healthy Suffolk Digs will be building and planting a brand new Community Garden on Tuesday, May 29 from 4-6pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Suffolk. Volunteers are welcome (and needed!)