Edible Campus Program | Newsletter | Week 2
James Abad
Edible Campus Program Newsletter
August 10th - August 24th, 2026
Hello Edible Campus Program Members!
We hope you’re having a good summer and settling into Session B well. Below are our Cultivating Community Days and workshops. Join us for a calm day of volunteering with some laid-back gardening. We are also selling plots of land for gardening at our Greenhouse and Garden Projects; more information is below.
Here is a quick rundown of what opportunities are available:
Cultivating Community Days
Solo and Small Group Volunteering
Workshops
GHGP Plot Interests
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Upcoming Cultivating Community Days
Cultivating Community is a garden volunteer event hosted by the 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
Sunday, August 16th | 12:00–2:00 PM | Department of Public Worms Farm
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Sunday, August 23rd | 12:00–2:00 PM | West Campus Gardens
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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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Workshops:
Basics of Outdoor Gardening
Saturday, August 29th, 2026 | 11:00-12:00AM | Methodist Church Community Garden
Join us for Basics of Outdoor Gardening, a beginner-friendly workshop at our local Methodist Church Community Garden. Participants will learn the fundamentals of growing plants outdoors, best harvesting practices for produce and herbs, fertilizing and watering, and plant spacing. This workshop will also cover the fundamentals for selecting the best easy-to-grow plants for fall and winter gardening.
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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!