Edible Campus Program Newsletter | Week 5
James Abad
Edible Campus Program Newsletter
October 26th - November 9th | Week 5 |
Hello Edible Campus Program Members!
Happy Week 5!
Here are the opportunities for the next 2 weeks! We have volunteer events and a variety of free workshops throughout the IV and UCSB community. These volunteer events are open to anyone; come relax in the garden. This newsletter includes community garden tours, a workshop on Santa Barbara growing seasons, and our Plant Doctor workshop. We also welcome student organizations interested in partnering with the Edible Campus Program for group volunteer days or workshops. More information is below.
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Here is a quick rundown of what opportunities are available:
• Volunteering
• Solo and Small Group Volunteering
• Workshops
• Organization Interest
• GHGP Plot Interests
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Volunteering
Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day (11/1) (12-2pm)
Cultivating Community is a garden volunteer event hosted by the Edible Campus Program that occurs every Sunday from 12pm - 2pm at gardens and farms in the IV and UCSB community. No garden experience needed to volunteer with us! :D
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (11/6) (9am-12pm)
Join the Edible Campus Program for a garden volunteer event at the Student Farm! No garden experience needed to volunteer with us! :D
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (11/7) (10am-12pm)
Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day (11/8) (12-2pm)
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Workshops
Tour of West Campus Community Garden (10/28) (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 West Campus Community Garden.
Understanding Santa Barbara Seasons: Learning What Plants Are in Season (10/30) (10-11am)
Improving your garden's rate of success can be done with one simple action: planning. We will explore the difference between warm-season and cool-season plants, what a plant hardiness zone is, and how frost can affect your garden so you can plan what to grow throughout the year.
Tour of Greenhouse and Garden Project (11/4) (4-5pm)
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 Greenhouse and Garden Project.
Have a plant that's looking a little unhappy? Our Plant Doctor Workshop is a space to ask questions and learn what might be going wrong. Whether your leaves are browning, your plant has stopped blooming, or you're unsure how much to water, bring the plant or photos and we'll work through solutions together. Leave with help on how to get your plant back on track.
Expanding Your Plant Varieties (11/8) (10-11am)
We all love our cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers - but have you ever wondered what else your garden can grow? Join us to discover unique and delicious edible plants that can expand the variety of your home garden. We'll explore heirloom varieties, winter gardening, companion planting, and caring for new garden selections.
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Organization Interest
Interested in volunteering as a group or partnering with the Edible Campus Program for a workshop? We welcome all types of organizations, including fraternities, sororities, cultural clubs, sports clubs, student organizations, and more. We can work with your group to organize a volunteer day or create a workshop that fits your interests and schedule. If your organization wants to get involved, reach out to us at sa-...@ucsb.edu!
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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!
James Abad
Edible Campus Program & Sustainable Food
Systems
UCSB Sustainability
Office: (626) 838-4679
Mobile: (626) 838-4679
Email: james...@umail.ucsb.edu
