Edible Campus Program Volunteer Opportunities And Workshops Of Week 3-4
James Abad
Spring Quarter Weeks 3 & 4 Newsletter
Edible Campus Program: April 12 – April 26
Hello Edible Campus Program Community!
We hope your quarter is going well so far! Here’s a look at what the Edible Campus Program has coming up during Weeks 3 and 4 of the spring quarter.
Here’s a preview of this week’s newsletter:
Keeping Earth in Mind: Practicing Gratitude for Our Planet Through Art
Step by Step: Learning to See the World
Planting What You Want To See Grow
A Breath of Fresh Air: Nature Walk
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering @ DPW
Night Owl Reset: Tea for Midterms/Finals
Rooted & Raised: Plant Bed Building
Sunset Reset
Housing For Your Plants
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering @ St Mikes
Week 3
Keeping Earth in Mind: Practicing Gratitude for Our Planet Through Art
In celebration of Earth Day coming up, this mindfulness workshop invites students to pause and reflect on their connection to the environment. Through guided mindfulness exercises, gratitude reflection, and a creative tote bag decorating activity, participants will explore the parts of the Earth they feel most thankful for and reflect on some actions they can take to be more environmentally friendly.
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/iXW5kfWKYDC3v3Q66
Step by Step: Learning to See the World
Join us for a gentle mindfulness walk inspired by the teachings in How to Walk and How to See. During this guided nature experience, we will slow down, breathe deeply, and practice becoming more aware of the world around us. Through simple mindfulness prompts and quiet reflection, participants will explore how each step can bring greater presence and appreciation for nature. This event invites you to reconnect with the environment, calm your mind, and rediscover the beauty that appears when we truly take the time to see.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Belvedere, meet at St. Campbell Hall
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/Tcg7jTAa1Sw1mjeDA
Planting What You Want To See Grow
In a time when politics can feel overwhelming and fast-moving, this mindfulness workshop invites students to slow down and reconnect with their values. Through mindful seed planting, reflection, and community building, participants will explore what they want to cultivate in themselves and their communities, regardless of the political climate. Students will leave with a planted seed and a renewed sense of grounded, sustainable engagement.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/uSpabktczryxS5Hy6
A Breath of Fresh Air: Nature Walk
Stressed out from school? Come join us in a meditation and mindfulness retreat. We will be completing a guided walk from the lagoon to the beach. Give your brain a chance to rest, reconnect with nature, and reflect on your inner peace. Bring a friend, an open mind, and enjoy this time to slow down.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Walk around Lagoon to Campus Point Beach
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Join us for Saturday Morning Live, a weekly garden volunteer event hosted by the Edible Campus Program. No garden experience is needed to volunteer with us.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Department of Public Worms
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bafd3NyG6I3rLW2VI_ah2eP0UDdBk5SmpJcPMnVyh0w/edit#responses
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Week 4
Night Owl Reset: Tea for Midterms/Finals
Join us for a Night Owl Tea Workshop designed to help you slow down and reset during a busy quarter. Learn about the herbs available at our community gardens, and how to grow, steep, and blend your own tea.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Methodist
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/KdrUoyPPBjeuxFgh9
Rooted & Raised: Plant Bed Building
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, April 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Storke FSH
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcsvHqSkO1GZ8mW4Yyj1q0yRUgE_p9namZOWrLvy3QMSBi1w/viewform?usp=header
Sunset Reset
Midterms can leave your brain feeling fried and your stress levels high, so come take a break and reset with us by the lagoon. Sunset Reset is a chance to step away from studying, breathe some fresh air, and unwind as the sun goes down. Through light reflection prompts, calming nature, and a peaceful sunset view, you’ll have space to slow down, clear your mind, and let go of some of that midterm stress. Bring a friend, take a breath, and end your day with a moment of calm before diving back into the quarter.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Lagoon
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/Njfp24TigpfsADg77
Housing For Your Plants
Tired of those pesky pests taking your harvest? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we learn and build a protective cage for our raised garden beds and get educated on practical strategies to protect our crops from squirrels, gophers, and rabbits. Participants will leave with tools and knowledge to confidently protect their own gardens.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: West FSH
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWKrx-NUNqHRicCRxUEtI_JuMxwIt8Hm_Ayy94MAku4qAvBw/viewform?usp=header
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Join us for Saturday Morning Live, a weekly garden volunteer event hosted by the Edible Campus Program. No garden experience is needed to volunteer with us.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Santa Barbara Downtown Earth Day
Thank you for reading our newsletter, and stay tuned for more upcoming events from the Edible Campus Program!
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| James Abad |
| He/Him/His |
| Edible Campus Program & Sustainable Food Systems Engagement Intern |
| Campus Sustainability Program |
| Office: (626) 838-4679 Email: james...@umail.ucsb.edu |
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