GARDEN

Commission Mission

ASUCI’s Garden Commission works in a collaborative effort with Arroyo Vista Housing and the Sustainability Resource Center (SRC) to support the “Ants In Your Plants” garden, located within the heart of the Arroyo Vista community. We take an organic approach: no commercial pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or herbicides are used near the food we grow. Once our fresh produce is harvested, we often donate it to the Basic Needs Center in an effort to increase food accessibility.

Our mission is to introduce to the UCI community the benefits of sustainability in a simple and fulfilling manner. What better way to learn than through experience? We host weekly volunteering opportunities for UCI students that provide them a chance to learn how to grow their own food. Combined with a collection of exciting events, both within the lush confines of our garden and beyond, we unveil the possibilities that sustainable living offers.

Commission Goals:

  1. Welcome students and staff to participate in or discuss projects/events around sustainability, food, and growing plants.
  2. Collaborate with other clubs, organizations, and commissions for events. This includes ASUCI’s Sustainability Project Commission and the Sustainability Resource Center.
  3. Donate fresh produce to Basic Needs Center’s Food Pantry.

Stay tuned about the garden, events, and volunteer opportunities at @gardeningwithuci on Instagram!

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Application due Saturday, September 28, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m.