Edible Campus Opportunities and Workshops!
James Abad
Edible Campus Program Newsletter
Events from April 27 – May 11
Hello Edible Campus Program Community, and a happy midterm season! Below are all the volunteer opportunities and workshops open for Week 5-7.
We hope your quarter is going well. Here’s a look at what the Edible Campus Program has coming up from April 27 through May 11.
Here’s a preview of upcoming events:
Pastabilities: Cooking with Care
Steep In Stillness
From Stress to Stillness: Mindfulness Through Cooking
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Volunteer Opportunity – Green House and Garden Projects
Build A Plant Bed Workshop
Volunteer Opportunity – West Campus Gardens
Introduction to Small-Space Gardening
A Home For Plants: Workshop
Mindful Blooms: Gratitude through Flower Picking
Get Cozy on Canvas
Junimo Garden Gathering
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Spilling the Tea
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Pastabilities: Cooking with Care
Take a break from the stress of the quarter and join Pastabilities: Cooking with Care, a cozy cooking workshop in collaboration with the UCSB Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity. Together we’ll make a fresh Pasta Primavera using herbs and vegetables straight from the garden. This event is all about slowing down, connecting with the community, and enjoying the process of cooking together. As we chop, stir, and taste, we’ll practice simple mindfulness by noticing the colors, smells, and flavors of the ingredients. Whether you love cooking or just love pasta, come relax, learn something new, and share a nourishing meal in a welcoming space.
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Methodist
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/7ZDxDfoDPdKSqxnH9
Steep In Stillness
Looking for a moment of stillness during this midterm season? Join us in creating your own tea bags for relaxation, comfort, and a moment of creative peace. We will also have time to drink the tea you have created. Use this opportunity to take a break and rest your mind.
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWk6s1j8lnyEUdLR9wQT5wiHpPne9665xYIGd6Qu4u6W_ZIA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
From Stress to Stillness: Mindfulness Through Cooking
Join us as we explore cooking as a form of stress relief and self-care. Using a simple cauliflower taco recipe, participants will practice slowing down, engaging their senses, and finding calm through the process of preparing food. Through guided breathing exercises and intentional pauses, students will learn how everyday cooking can become a grounding and restorative practice.
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Methodist
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/8Nb3whLbSeShdtBj9
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Saturday Morning Live is a garden volunteer event hosted by Edible Campus Program that occurs every Saturday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at gardens and farms in the IV and UCSB community. No garden experience is needed to volunteer with us.
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Storke
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/CCGmPvu3ndHfECWm6
Volunteer Opportunity – GHGP
Come join us for a fun, calm volunteering day at our beautiful GHGP gardens!
Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: GHGP
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOMLzrPSx-gS9is_LuSCzP_r59XzAPb1o3H6EVhY7q9yu0qw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Build A Plant Bed Workshop
Tired of watching pests enjoy your harvest before you do? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will build a protective cage for a raised garden bed and learn practical strategies to safeguard crops from ground squirrels, gophers, and rabbits. Participants will leave with tools and knowledge to confidently protect their own gardens.
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: West FSH
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF6wCMtyFFBdPqMNO06ewO6Fk-GtT0V2umf-plglJnhIQCCA/viewform?usp=header
Volunteer Opportunity – West
Tuesday volunteer opportunity at West Campus Gardens, come join us for a fun way to relax or get your volunteer hours.
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: West
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9o_R-yoFT57l73S89AKhT8UllIHB20ItHTQgbCPsxxQLvyA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Introduction to Small-Space Gardening
Interested in growing your own plants but short on space? Join us for an Intro to Small-Space Gardening workshop where we will cover beginner-friendly techniques for growing herbs, vegetables, and flowers using containers, trellises, balconies, windowsills, and small garden plots.
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/p1KECcZebQHMH5JTA
A Home For Plants: Workshop
Tired of watching pests enjoy your harvest before you do? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will build a protective cage for a raised garden bed and learn practical strategies to safeguard crops from ground squirrels, gophers, and rabbits. Participants will leave with tools and knowledge to confidently protect their own gardens.
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Storke FSH
Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf30PentoKHWfDYDrqjm3EhYPyd8D8Jc4hvRqrlIJYgpmcrEQ/viewform?usp=header
Mindful Blooms: Gratitude through Flower Picking
Join us for a calming escape into nature as we explore a community garden and indulge in flower picking and bouquet making. This event is perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful reset, practicing gratitude, and staying in the present moment.
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Methodist
Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMlVo02MWiRgjV0DHf3_ypphNM4tVhemmQwlE6Yah0XxybA/viewform?usp=header
Get Cozy on Canvas
Looking to take a break from academics? Join us at the Asian Resource Center, located in the SRB, to get cozy and paint with friends. Destress with us and bring a creation of your very own home. We will have a short discussion about coping methods for stress, a relaxing painting activity, and the opportunity to reconnect with your peers. Bring a friend and the intention to simply let loose. No experience is needed.
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Asian Resource Center
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez6fc58q3JVFuH37Lr4fKByNrrnEEbhI4bJfRskGpMW_-41w/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Junimo Garden Gathering
Take a break and recharge with us at our Stardew Valley–inspired club meeting. Join the Marginalized Genders in Gaming Club for a cozy, relaxing evening centered around creativity, community, and a little bit of magic. We’ll be decorating and planting our own mini pots, perfect for bringing a touch of nature and Junimo charm into your space. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just here for the vibes, all are welcome.
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Pardall Center
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JtJsHLnqXGuN4P48P7tYWNPDTig7HN6oCWGZETAuekQ/edit#responses
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Saturday Morning Live is a garden volunteer event hosted by Edible Campus Program that occurs every Saturday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at gardens and farms in the IV and UCSB community. No garden experience is needed to volunteer with us.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: West
Notes: Mother’s Day Weekend / We Are Isla Vista will be between May 9 and May 17
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczaXPI-T5GWQv7y3-HGGVww2L7JzWrLanpAIc0D8DQnJzlTw/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Spilling the Tea
Take a moment to slow down and reset with a warm cup of tea and some fresh air. Join us for a relaxed mental health and nature wellbeing gathering where you can sip herbal teas, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with others at your own pace. We’ll have a cozy space to chat about emotions, reflect on the week, or simply listen and unwind. There’s no pressure to share—just come as you are, breathe, and enjoy the calm atmosphere. Whether you want to talk, journal, or quietly enjoy your tea, this is a space to pause, recharge, and spend some peaceful time in nature.
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Methodist
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/NuNdZR2R89mAV9TZ6
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Thank You,
for reading our newsletter, and we hope to see you at any of our wonderful events!