Melissa Wright of the OSU Extension 4-H Program Melisaa Frisch’s fourth grade four students at Bataan Memorial Intermediate with the 4-H Smoothie Bike Challenge. The sponsored event is called UP for the Challenge.

According to the Ottawa County 4-H Youth Program website, UP for the Challenge takes a wellness approach, encouraging youth to be active and make healthy decisions. It’s about overall health and well-being, including physical, mental and social well-being.

Students made salsa using the bike challenge. The blender works with “pedal power” by students to create the salsa. Students took part in every step of making the salsa and then enjoyed a tasty treat.

Melissa Wright, OSU Extension 4-H Program Assistant helps Bataan Intermediate fourth grade student Lilly Davis use a bike blender to create salsa. This was part of the OSU Extension visit discussing health and well-being with students.