About the Garden
H
ello! Our mission at Roger’s Community
Garden is to promote sustainability, community
involvement, health, and local produce in San Diego.
UCSD is unique among universities in its dedication to sustainability. Our campus is a “living
laboratory” for sustainable projects, and we at
Roger’s Community Garden hope to be a part of
it by offering real-world learning opportunities
about agriculture. We offer land to students, a
lecture series, and the opportunity to work with
the Earth!
We’re not just a plot of land -- with the learning experiences we provide we hope to cultivate
interest in local produce and environmental action. If the community is engaged in the food they
eat, they will, for example, be interested in what
is growing seasonally, be mindful of their food
sources, and spend more in support of local produce. When we support our local farmers, they
make more profit and can expand which and how
many products they provide. This helps our community grow and supports good health, care for
the environment, and sustainability.
Please come visit us, whether it’s to volunteer,
start a plot, or just to take a look around!
– Nico Hemsley, Publicity Chair
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