Conquering food insecurity by taking the classroom outdoors and growing healthful foods with less water. Open to students and community members.
Volunteer Opportunities available here: https://signup.com/go/xrLkksd CSU Bakersfield is a public university located in Central California and has a student population of over 9,000 students. The Community Edible Garden idea came about after a study by Dr. Aaron Hegde (Ph.D.) found that 40% of our student on campus were food insecure at least once within the past year. We define food insecurity as
06/08/2026
Edible Garden 🤝🏼 Department of Art & Art History
Our team had the chance to make ceramic tiles using materials from the edible garden. These tiles will be given away as prizes throughout the year so stay tuned🤭
Thank you to the Department of Art and Art History for providing us with the space and supplies to make this happen. Special shoutout to their student assistance Michaela for teaching us step by step!😊
05/06/2026
Take a break and reset at the Edible Garden! 🪴
We will have art activities, snacks, and a space to step away to unwind. We hope to see you there! 😊
Thursday, May 7th
10am - 12pm
Edible Garden
05/04/2026
🌱 Want to make a difference this summer?
Join our Summer Lead Volunteer opportunity at CSUB! Gain hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture, build teamwork skills, and help grow something meaningful.
📅 June 1 – August 14
📩 Contact: [email protected]
No experience needed, just bring your energy and willingness to learn!
05/01/2026
The edible garden if it were a color palette 🎨
If you need a study break from finals, consider stopping by the edible garden to take in the beautiful spring colors. No volunteering required😌
Open hours are below⬇️
Monday 9am-2pm
Tuesday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 9am-1pm
Thursday 10am-2pm
Friday 9am-11am
04/23/2026
Runners’!
Join the Black Student Union for a Charity Run supporting Cancer Awareness. Whether you’re running or just stopping by, swing through the Student Union Patio and check out the Edible Garden’s farm stand. Fresh produce will be available! 💙💛💙
🗓 Friday, 4/24
⏰ 10–11 AM
📍 Student Union Patio
04/10/2026
Thank you professor Gordon for bringing out your students for volunteering, and thank you all for your hardwork! We hope you to see you all again😁
04/10/2026