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Edible Campus Program Newsletter
May 12 – May 25

Hello Edible Campus Program Community!

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 Edible Campus Program is important to you, we strongly encourage you to mention that in the survey.

Thank you!

Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq5Nu_LLSCI_zSXJ2Iw4t0LImYYGR1xFBqtZ9bI2qXwctkeQ/viewform

We hope everyone is taking care of themselves as the quarter continues to speed by. Below are all the volunteer opportunities and workshops open from May 12 through May 25. Whether you want to spend time journaling in the garden, explore mindfulness through art, connect with others over tea, or volunteer outdoors, we hope you’ll join us at one of our upcoming events 🌿

Here’s a preview of upcoming events:

Sandpiper Housing Authority: Microgreens Workshop
Pause and Pen
Sips of Calm: Writing and Talking Through Climate Anxiety
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering @ Sueno Orchard
Cultivating Joy in the Tough Weeks
Finding the Calm in Colors: Mosaic Workshop
Saturday Morning Live Volunteering @ 3 Sisters 4 Directions

Sandpiper Housing Authority: Microgreens Workshop

Join us for our Microgreens Workshop and learn how to grow nutritious greens from your kitchen counter. Microgreens are quick and perfect for small spaces, making them an easy way to add fresh flavor and nutrients to your meals. Learn how simple it can be to grow these greens at home!

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sandpiper Housing Authority
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7qKX96IA6Yf0OIbFPKn3QBmc2ZzjMOQFoZhFVD3Mv5cTpsA/viewform?usp=header

Pause and Pen

We all need a break and a chance to reflect on how our inner self is doing from time to time. We welcome you to journal with fellow peers in this workshop to pause and reset. Take this opportunity to check in with yourself, vent your feelings, set intentions for the future, remind yourself of positive affirmations, and flow throughout any lingering thoughts. Learn how journaling can become a form of self care and calm during stressful moments.

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Greenhouse and Garden Project
Sign-up form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4EikE3Smvy6WtuOSORNcMcrlWDIct10-dGTfoXSNg1Nn-Zw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Sips of Calm: Writing and Talking Through Climate Anxiety

Are you experiencing climate anxiety? If so, this workshop is perfect for you. This is a chance to talk about and express difficult emotions through guided discussion, reflective journaling, and mindful moments shared over warm tea. Participants will learn ways to process these emotions and find grounding in a supportive community.

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Methodist
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/UF22qcE9DxHsgny86

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 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Sueño Orchard
Sign-up form:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAA62EABF9C43-62758652-spring#/

Cultivating Joy on the Tough Weeks

Some weeks feel heavier than others, which is why taking small moments to pause can make a big difference. Join us as we explore gratitude through connecting with the natural world around us. Together we’ll slow down, notice the little things in nature, and reflect on moments of appreciation through simple activities and gentle conversation.

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Campus Point Beach (by UCSB REEF)
Sign-up form:
https://forms.gle/M95zn8NFPKAnKfsj6

Finding the Calm in Colors: Mosaic Workshop

Looking to practice self care in a creative way? 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

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