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Winter Citrus Salad

What's Happening In Participating organizations?

March 2025

CRŪ Winery Approval Celebration

Congratulations are in order for CRŪ Winery as the first tasting room recognized as a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization in Monterey County! 

This impressive acknowledgment recognizes CRŪ Winery for actively implementing lifestyle changes and environmental modifications to promote longevity and overall well-being. CRŪ Winery has partnered with the Blue Zones Project Monterey County since 2023, with a monthly hiking series through the sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard at the CRŪ Winery tasting room in Soledad. 

As a part of the Blue Zones principle of moving naturally, CRŪ Winery will once again be teaming up with Valley Farm Management and Blue Zones Project Monterey County to offer their monthly hiking series through the sustainably farmed Paraiso Vineyard. The hikes are offered the second Sunday of each month starting on March 9th, and start and end at the CRŪ Winery tasting room in Soledad. 

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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August 2024

NEW Recognized Organization

We welcomed FUEL CYCLING to the BZP family as they celebrated their third anniversary! Fuel Cycling is an in-door boutique cycling studio that strongly believes in Blue Zones Project and BZP Power 9 by helping its staff and members make the healthy choice the easy choice.

They commemorated by hosting a fun gathering for their members by hosting small local businesses. Book your ride today and join the fun!

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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April 2024

Thai is Fun Recognized Participating Organization Celebration

Goi was first introduced to the original Blue Zones research by watching the “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” Netflix documentary series. Soon after, she met the Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Monterey County and was delighted to learn that ThaiIsFun (Thai cooking class) has been promoting healthy eating, which is aligned with the Power 9 Principles of Healthy Living.

Goi began her partnership with the Blue Zones project by hosting the BZPMC Food Environment team for a Thai Cooking class in November 2023. Goi attended a BZPMC cooking demonstration in November 2023 and led a cooking demonstration for a Monterey worksite the following month.

Goi includes several plant-based recipes in her menu and accommodates vegan and vegetarian diets. In her classes, Goi encourages natural movement by leading stretching exercises before class and getting students involved in the preparation of the dishes. Thai Is Fun became a Recognized Participating Organization on March 12, 2024. The recognition was celebrated with friends, family, and BZPMC staff on March 29, 2014. Blue Zones Project Monterey County is thrilled to have Thai is Fun join the community of recognized participating organizations promoting wellbeing in our county.

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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April 2023

We are excited to congratulate the Salinas Regional Sports Authority (The Salinas Soccer Complex) as they join our BZP family as an official BZP Recognized Organization. 

We worked hand in hand to establish healthy best practices that help make healthy choices easier for their members. From establishing regular clean ups, launching walking moais, installing exercise equipment to hosting well-being activities and more!

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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March 2023

Recognized Organizations

We are happy to welcome The Green Directive to the BZP family! The Green Directive values the Blue Zones Project movement and believes there is correlation between a better environment and the community. They are now helping create a cleaner and healthier Monterey County.

We are extremely excited to have Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District as a Recognized BZP Organization. Together we hope to encourage natural movement, outdoor experiences, and healthier environments for individuals and organizations.

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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February 2023

Congratulation North Monterey County Recreation & Park District for becoming the fourth Participating Organization in our County Expansion project and the second Recreation & Park District in Monterey County! Thank you for leading events and providing a space for the Castroville and North Monterey County community to come together!

As well as The Parenting Connection of Monterey County for becoming the 11th BZP Participating Organization in Salinas. They are illustrating their role in serving as leaders in the community by helping make the healthy choice the easy choice for their members and sharing their passion with the community.

December 2022

Approval Celebration!

Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum (MCARLM) celebrated becoming the 1^st participating organization in King City and the 22nd in Monterey County. Their approval celebration was tied with their Holiday Open House in December. MCARLM provided delicious food options at their celebration including the Nopales with Garbanzos from a Blue Zones Approved restaurant, La Plaza Bakery. MCARLM has a bike rack to encourage alternative transportation, and walking routes which allows employees to connect and move naturally on their beautiful property. Great work Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum!

Sol Treasures in King City celebrated becoming a Blue Zones Project participating organization. With the various art programs Sol Treasures is excited to connect with the community through the love of art and culture. Stay tuned on dates for the first Purpose Workshop at Sol Treasures facilitated by Blue Zones Project!

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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November 2022

Approval Celebration!

It is with great pleasure that we celebrate Tatum’s Garden becoming a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization. Tatum’s Garden is the 10^th BZP Participating Organization in Salinas!

Having Tatum’s Garden become a Participating Organization illustrates their role in serving as leaders in the community by helping make the healthy choice the easy choice for their members and sharing their passion with the community. Tatum’s Garden implemented several organization transformations that demonstrate their commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of the organization. We welcome them into our BZP family!

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, click the link below:

REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION 

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August 2022

Approval Celebration!

We are thrilled to welcome Ventana Wildlife Society, their program participants, and all the four-legged, furry and winged-ones they care for to the Blue Zones Project family! We joined them at their end of summer party to add to the celebration! They do great community work in brining outdoor experiences and tying into health and wellbeing to everyone in the community. Congratulations Ventana Wildlife Society!

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July 2022

This month we had two celebrations for Participating Organizations: Monterey Peninsula College Student Health Services and STRENGTH Monterey.

Both are committed to providing the community with healthy choices for a longer, BETTER Life.

If you would like more information on how your organization can be a part of the movement, register today: https://montereycounty.bluezonesproject.com/organization/signup-start. 

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March 2022

We are so happy to recognize CHISPA as a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization! CHISPA does a lot to help low-income families in Monterey Count but they are also dedicated in bringing a healthier work environment to their staff and those around them. Such actions include encouraging stretches, walking breaks, and volunteer opportunities, just to name a few. We are excited to have them join our BZP family and look forward to many future partnerships!

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October 2021

Stir Fry Green Beans with Shitake Mushrooms and Toasted Slivered Almonds

Spooktacular Matcha Tea Cookies

Matcha Scones

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Waffles