The Longview Sister City Commission, in collaboration with Lower Columbia School Gardens and Lower Columbia College International Exchange Students, are partnering to bring
a Miso making project to middle school garden club students.
This project will offer both cultural and agricultural exposure to the students. Japanese exchange students will teach how miso is prepared while offering samples and more about
Japanese culture. “Each week our garden club students cook a culturally significant meal using seasonal ingredients in camp-style kitchens out in their school gardens. Having LCC
exchange students from Japan share miso soup at garden clubs is a brilliant way to build rich connections in a hands-on manner.” Ian Thompson, Operations Coordinator and
Founder, Lower Columbia School Gardens
Frances Hearn, ESL/IESL Instructor for the LCC International Education Program commented, “I’m excited for the miso lessons because it gives the Japanese students attending
Lower Columbia College the opportunity to meet with native English speakers, they can share their culture, and meet new people in our community.”
“Having the Sister City Commission partnering with Lower Columbia School Gardens is a win for our community, as it provides students the chance to come together to learn each
other’s cultures, while instilling the value of growing and cultivating nourishing foods.” said Longview Councilwoman and Sister City Liaison Angie Wean.
The Longview Sister City Commission serves as the primary group to process and make recommendations for cultural exchanges with sister cities of the City of Longview. The
Commission provides recommendations for activities to further the cultural diversity and/or economic relations of the City as it relates to sister cities, and is a central body to whom
parties interested in cultural activities related to the sister cities may come for information or assistance
For more information about these programs, you may contact the following:
Lower Columbia School Gardens: 360.200.8918 or www.lcschoolgardens.org
LCC Transitional Studies/International Education Program: Frances Hearn at fhearn@lcc.ctc.edu or https://lowercolumbia.edu/international/
Longview Sister City Commission: Executive Office at 360.442.5004 or https://www.mylongview.com/378/Sister-City
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