The Step It Up Seacoast Coalition was initiated by the Foundation for Seacoast Health and currently receives funding from United Way of the Greater Seacoast. Coalition members are:
Step It Up Seacoast is taking the lead in the Seacoast on implementing the recommendations of the Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) group, a statewide organization. For information on local efforts and how you can get involved, contact Step It Up Seacoast facilitator Susan Turner. Great Local WalksThe Step it Up Seacoast Walking Passport, featuring 11 beautiful walks in and near Portsmouth, includes the Step It Up Seacoast signature walk through Portsmouth, as well as Odiorne Point, Great Island Common, Fort Foster, the Urban Forestry Center, and more. Click here for a printable version of the Passport. If you are unable to print this document, please contact Susan at 603-969-5318 or by email to request a printed copy. Also, check out this article on Portsmouth parks and playgrounds, which includes a link to a park and playground map on the City of Portsmouth website. Nutrition and Fitness Resource GuideStep It Up Seacoast has created a guide to some of the resources available to Seacoast residents who want to improve their eating and fitness habits. The guide includes nutrition resources, activity resources, recreation departments, area hospitals, and other useful websites. The guide can be downloaded in Brochure format (.pdf, prints on legal-size paper) or Running text format (Word document, prints on standard-size paper). Please keep in mind that this guide was created in June 2007 and be sure to call the resources listed to get up-to-date information.
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