Edible Campus Program Opportunities and Workshops
James Abad
Edible Campus Program Newsletter | May 19 – June 2
Hello!
Before jumping into this week’s events, we encourage everyone to take a few minutes to complete UCSB’s campus budget survey and advocate for the importance of community garden spaces on campus. If the resources provided to you from the Edible Campus Program have positively impacted you, we encourage you to mention that in the survey responses.
Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq5Nu_LLSCI_zSXJ2Iw4t0LImYYGR1xFBqtZ9bI2qXwctkeQ/viewform
Join our upcoming Town Hall
More thoughts? Join our upcoming Town Hall! Attend the community Town Hall on Wednesday, May 27th, from 6–8 PM at the IV Community Center. Community members will be able to learn about, ask questions about, and offer feedback on topics affecting Isla Vista, including cityhood, Soltopia, parking, taxes, and more.
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: IV Community Center
Edible Campus Program Job Openings
We are currently hiring for the positions below. If you are interested, please go to Handshake to apply, or if you have any questions!
Open Positions:
• Garden Coordinator, Family Student Housing, Edible Campus Program
Job #10917640
• Membership Coordinator, Family Student Housing Garden
Job #10917639
• Garden Educator, Edible Campus Program
Job #11062817
• Garden Operations Coordinator, Greenhouse and Garden Project
Job #11062820
Go to UCSB Handshake to apply!
Below is a list of all volunteer opportunities and workshops offered from May 19th to June 2nd. Join us for volunteer opportunities in West or Storke, or even a calming time in our mosaic workshop!
Here’s a preview of upcoming events:
Finding the Calm in Colors: Mosaic Workshop
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering
Volunteer Opportunity – West
Volunteer Opportunity – Storke
Intro To Worm Composting
Volunteer Opportunity – St. Mike’s
Volunteer Opportunity – GHGP
Finding the Calm in Colors: Mosaic Workshop
Looking to practice self-care creatively? Join us in mosaic tile making as we tap into our creative senses to find calm and relaxation through art. These mosaics will later be added as stepping stones in the garden for the community to collectively enjoy.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/N88LXjQxxMSENPny6
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering @ Three Sisters and Four Directions
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 23, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Three Sisters and Four Directions
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVY19pl51aPSEkYDHMdsJgWOlkK-OCnDfGM_J0JavjGzx51Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Volunteer Opportunity – West
Come join us for a relaxing afternoon volunteering outdoors at West Campus Gardens. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome!
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: West Campus Gardens
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6ywm40vAX0pfVbWWANPA6-ahnJLSOCRn7RBBOz6z3Z0RGbg/viewform?usp=header
Volunteer Opportunity – Storke
Join us for an afternoon volunteering at Storke Garden. Spend time outdoors, help care for the gardens, and connect with the community.
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Storke Family Student Housing
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd53JjNdw4UfgYocSTnlpg-IogJTJNhl5kBoFPzcVst9t3HSQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=118090317343606669796
Intro to Worm Composting
Join us for an "Intro to Small Space Composting" Workshop and learn how worms break down food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for plants. You will learn what materials can and cannot be composted, how to compost at home, what currently happens to your discarded food waste, and most importantly, you'll go home with a working three-bucket worm bin system and worms!
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Storke FSH
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPJ8rryxvXFY00EWrZbjz2k63PBe29fg1392RBXtulwQVEtA/viewform?usp=header
Volunteer Opportunity – St. Mike’s
Come volunteer with us at St. Mike’s Garden for an afternoon of gardening, community, and outdoor relaxation.
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: St. Mike’s
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLUqNyAKS9gO0zhebFajwUjXLmqw_vlFEQG2KAjTEuABXlpg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Volunteer Opportunity – GHGP
Join us at the Greenhouse and Garden Project for a calm and welcoming volunteer day in the gardens!
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: GHGP
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu_IlpdgSNhqr2X4LbdyAG0pwgnIIdLtZvs8xDudIiQkImLQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering @ West Campus Gardens
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 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: West Campus Gardens
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH8890gxdAnSc5JOT_R4_V0awX_S6VTH5yjm60tcF6V2A57Q/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Thank you for reading! We look forward to seeing you, and good luck on finals week!