Edible Campus Program | Newsletter | Week 2
James Abad
Edible Campus Program Newsletter
October 5th - October 19th | Week 2 |
Hello Edible Campus Program Members!
Happy Week 2 of University!
Below, we have some opportunities for the next 2 weeks, highlighting volunteer events and fun workshops throughout the IV and UCSB community. This newsletter includes opportunities to tour our community gardens, apartment herb growing, microgreens, companion planting, and healthy soil tips. We also have our Basic Needs Survey, solo and small group volunteering, and GHGP garden plot information below. Thank you!
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Here is a quick rundown of what opportunities are available:
• Volunteering
• Solo and Small Group Volunteering
• Workshops
• Basic Needs Survey
• GHGP Plot Interests
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Volunteering
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (10/9) ( 10 - 12pm )
Join Edible Campus Program for a garden volunteer event! We will be helping support the Greenhouse and Garden Project. No garden experience needed to volunteer with us! :D
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (10/10) (11am-1 pm)
Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day (10/11) ( 12-2 pm)
Cultivating Community is a garden volunteer event hosted by Edible Campus Program that occurs every Sunday from 12 pm- 2 pm at gardens and farms in the IV and UCSB community. No garden experience needed to volunteer with us! :D
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (10/16) (2-4pm )
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (10/17) (11am-1pm )
Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day (10/18) ( 12-2pm )
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Workshops
Tour of Methodist Community Garden (10/7) (5-6pm)
Join us for a tour of one of our Isla Vista Community Gardens! We will give a little history about the garden, describe how to get involved, and tell you about what we are growing! This week, we will be visiting the Methodist Community Garden.
Thyme To Grow: Growing Herbs in an Apartment (10/10) (2-3pm)
Come stroll through St. Michael’s Garden, then learn how easy it is to grow herbs in your own living space. We’ll talk about the most beginner-friendly herbs, how to care for them, and creative ways to use them at home.
Grow Your Own Microgreens! (10/11) (10-11am)
Ready to grow your own nutrient-packed superfood right on your countertop? Join us for a hands-on microgreens workshop and discover how easy it is to grow fresh, delicious greens right at home! Microgreens are a simple, space-saving way to add a boost of fresh flavor, color, crunch, and nutrients to your favorite sandwiches, salads, bowls, and more. Whether you’re new to gardening or have experience growing plants, this workshop will provide you with the knowledge and resources to successfully grow microgreens at home. All materials are provided, including everything you need to get started with your own countertop microgreen garden.
Tour Of Storke Community Gardens (10/14)
Join us for a tour of one of our Isla Vista Community Gardens! We will give a little history about the garden, describe how to get involved, and tell you about what we are growing! This week, we will be visiting the Storke Campus Family Student Housing Garden.
Companion Planting: What to Plant Together and Why (10/17) (2-3 pm)
Interested in learning new outdoor gardening techniques? Join us for a workshop on the basics of companion planting where you will learn how you can pair your crops to improve their growth and deter pests.
Building Healthy Soil in Your Garden (10/18) (10-11 am)
Ready to get your hands dirty? Join us for our Healthy Soil Workshop to learn the essentials of soil health and how to support thriving plants in any garden, big or small! We’ll cover practical topics including soil nutrients, DIY fertilizers, pest and disease management, composting, no-till gardening, and mulching. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener, you’ll gain useful skills to better understand and care for your soil. These practices will help you grow healthier plants, improve your harvest, and support more sustainable gardening.
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Basic Needs Survey
We value your well-being and want to better understand how our current basic needs programs are supporting you. To better assess familiarity and utilization, we invite you to participate in our Basic Needs Survey for 2026-2027. Your input is critical in helping us identify areas where we can improve and expand our outreach!
Survey: https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OkZmgJ7F5VeEj
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Solo and Small Group Volunteering
Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/iMwRzbghMmpHCVkw7
Are you interested in volunteering with the garden but prefer coming out on your own around your schedule? We are accepting volunteers every day of the week! Tasks would be low-key duties like watering or some light weeding. You'll come out when one of our garden staff is around to ask questions. Just fill out this form and let us know what days/times work for you: https://forms.gle/iMwRzbghMmpHCVkw7.
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Garden Plots Available!
The Greenhouse and Garden Project is offering garden plot memberships for ANYONE interested in growing their own plants, flowers & crops. Garden plots are a great way to grow vegetables/fruits you can’t find anywhere else. They are a great outlet to get started with gardening and are also a great place for experienced gardeners. If you are interested in getting involved with our garden community, please email Seth at ghgp...@gmail.com. Our membership fee is only $40 per year and gets you access to land, water, mulch, manure, and a robust tool shed. We also ask that members volunteer in the garden 2 hrs each quarter. GHGP provides plots to staff, faculty, and students, and we have ample space for all three communities. We hope to see you in the garden soon!
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Thank you for your constant support for the Edible Campus Program; we would not have it without our community.
We hope to see you soon at any of our events!
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