| | Spring 2025 - Week 9 Newsletter Dear Edible Campus Program Community, As you focus on final projects and prepare for a well-deserved break, we wanted to remind you that there are still some exciting opportunities to connect and learn with us. Don't miss out on our remaining workshops designed to give you that final boost of knowledge, our last SML of the quarter for one more chance to connect with peers, and be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming community block party – a fantastic way to celebrate the end of the academic year together! If you have any questions connect with us on Instagram @ucsbecp 🤩 Best Regards,
Fiona King |
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Workshops/Volunteering for Spring 2025: |
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| 🌱 Learn about Plantcare with the Plant Doctor - Workshop Is your plant struggling to thrive or showing signs of distress? Visit our plant clinic for a personalized check-up! Our plant doctor, Cameron Hannah-Bick, The Biology Greenhouse Manager will diagnose any issues your plant may have, offer expert advice on proper care, and recommend treatment options to help your greenery flourish. Let's get your plant back to its healthiest self with organic solutions! Bring your plant, photos, or anything to helpo us diagonse the problem! Location: UCSB Greenhouse (on campus!)
Note: Between Noble and Webb Hall Time: Tuesday, May 27th @ 4PM - 5PM (1 hour) (TODAY) |
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| 🐛 Saturday Morning Live - Garden Volunteering Saturday Morning Live is a garden volunteer event hosted by Edible Campus Program that occurs every Saturday at gardens and farms in the Isla Vista and UCSB community. You can either meet the Volunteer Coordinator at the IV Food CO-OP at 10:30AM and walk to the garden together, or you can head to the garden on your own. No garden experience needed to volunteer with us, can't wait to see you there! Location: IV Community Center Gardens (976 Embarcadero del Mar suite 101, Isla Vista, CA 93117) Time: Saturday, May 31st @ 11AM - 1PM (2 hours) |
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| 🌺☺️ Flower Crown Making in the Garden - Workshop Summer Solstice is around the corner! Embrace the beauty and joy of summer by creating your own flower crown. Join us for a delightful session where you'll craft stunning flower crowns using fresh, vibrant blooms. This creative activity is designed to guide you through the process of selecting, arranging, and creating to uplift your spirits and bring a sense of delight and positive emotions. Feel the joy of working with nature's beauty, and leave with a gorgeous flower crown and a heart full of happiness! Location: UCSB West Campus FSH Community Gardens (Maps) Time: Saturday, May 31th @ 2PM - 3PM |
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| 🎉 ✨ Community Block Party - All are welcome! Looking for a fun, free way to connect with your neighbors and enjoy the sunshine? What better way to kick off spring than by joining us for an afternoon full of games, music, creativity, and connection at our Community Block Party! Whether you're new to the area or have been here for years, this is the perfect opportunity to relax, hang out, and celebrate the people who make our neighborhood great. Bring your roommates, your friends, or just yourself—we’d love to see you there! Location: St. Michael's Community Garden (6586 Picasso Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117)
Note: Garden can be seen along the side of Camino Pescadero Rd Time: Sunday, June 1st @ 12:30PM - 2:30PM |
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| Spring 2025 Volunteering Opportunities |
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| Flexible Weekly Volunteering Are you interested in gardening and being outdoors? Do you need a fun way to get through all of those honors community service hours? Or better yet, are you interested in trying fresh produce from some of our UCSB and IV community gardens? If interested, please fill out the following interest form with your availability. We will match you with a garden in need of your help that works best with your schedule! |
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Saturday Morning Live (SML) Are you a beginner or expert in gardening? Join us every Saturday from 11am-1pm and volunteer with us. Get the chance to experience a different garden in IV each time! |
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| Thank you for reading our newsletter! Your support and volunteering efforts are what keep us and our gardens running and growing! 🥳 |
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| UCSB Sustainability Building 434, Room 121 Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4060 Office: (805) 448-5111 |
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