| | Spring 2025 - Week 8 Newsletter Dear Edible Campus Program Community, Spring quarter's nearly a wrap – can you believe it?! Let's buckle down, ace these finals, and finish strong! You've got this! Need a study break? Check out our upcoming socials/workshops below. Bring friends or make new ones! 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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| ♻️ Repurposed Pot Planting - Workshop (collab with A.S. Recycling) Ready to go green without spending a dime? Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where sustainability meets creativity, brought to you in collaboration with AS Recycling! Learn how to recycle and reuse common household items—like cans, jars, and old containers—as unique planters for your garden or windowsill. We’ll cover the basics of container gardening, how to choose the right plants, and tips for maintaining your eco-friendly creations. Perfect for all ages and skill levels—come get your hands dirty and leave with your own upcycled planter! 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: Friday, May 23rd @ 10AM - 11AM |
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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: 3 Sisters & 4 Directions (Maps)
Note: This garden is a part of the USCB West Campus FSH Community Gardens Time: Saturday, May 24th @ 11AM - 1PM (2 hours) |
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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
Note: This is on campus between Noble and Webb Hall! Time: Tuesday, May 27th @ 4PM - 5PM (1 hour) |
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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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| 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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