Edible Campus Program | Newsletter | Week 3
James Abad
Edible Campus Program Newsletter
October 12th - October 26th | Week 3 |
Hello Edible Campus Program Members!
Happy Week 3!
Below are the opportunities we have for the next 2 weeks. We have volunteer events and a multitude of different free workshops available throughout the weeks. Below is an appendix of the opportunities available, from tours to learning about companion planting and growing your own tea, and much more below. Also, if you are a part of an organization such as a fraternity, sorority, sports group, or more. Edible Campus Program would love to collaborate with you and have a group volunteer event; more below for details.
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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
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (10/16) (2-4 pm)
Join the Edible Campus Program for a garden volunteer event! No garden experience needed to volunteer with us! :D
Edible Campus Program Volunteer Day (10/17) (11 am-1 pm)
Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day (10/18) (12-2 pm)
Cultivating Community is a garden volunteer event hosted by 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
Cultivating Community: Garden Volunteer Day (10/25) (12-2 pm)
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Workshops
Tour of Storke Community Garden (10/14) (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 Storke Campus Family Student Housing Garden.
Companion Planting: What to Plant Together and Why (10/17) (2-3pm)
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) (10-11am)
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.
Tour of St. Michael's Community Garden (10/21) (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 St. Michael's Community Garden.
Grow Your Own Tea in an Apartment (10/24) (2-3pm)
Stressed? Come take a study break at our Grow Your Own Tea Workshop! Learn how to plant and care for calming herbs like chamomile, mints, and lemon balm, perfect for brewing your own stress-relief tea. You'll leave with your own knowledge, tools, and the tips to keep your tea plants growing.
Macramé Planting Pots (10/25) (3-4pm)
Back to school and looking for a creative way to grow fresh food at home or in your dorm? Join us for our Macramé Hanging Garden Workshop to learn how to grow herbs and vegetables in a space-saving planter. Create your own DIY hanging garden while learning practical indoor gardening skills and connecting with others in the community. All materials are provided!
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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 is interested in getting 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
