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Holiday DIY Workshop

Get into the holiday spirit sustainably! At our Holiday DIY Workshop, you’ll create heartfelt and sustainable gifts like chocolate-in-a-jar, decorate festive postcards, and upcycle items into tailored presents! Bring your creativity and a friend (or two!) for an evening of holiday cheer, crafting, and community.

Event Details:

Drop-in anytime! – Holiday DIY Workshop RSVP
Wednesday, November 20: 6:00-8:00 pm, Tercero - Olive Main
Thursday, November 21: 6:00-8:00 pm, Segundo - Regan Main

Tea from our Gardens Workshop

Escape the stress of finals and join us for a relaxing and aromatic experience! Come make your own herbal teas using fresh, garden-grown herbs, straight from our Resident Gardens. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or just looking to try something new, you'll enjoy blending unique flavors and learning about the benefits of each herb. All supplies will be provided—just bring your curiosity and love for tea!

Event Details

Drop-in anytime! – RSVP here
Wednesday, December 4, 7:30-8:30 @ Olive Main - Tercero

Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Buy local and organic foods

When you can, look for local fruits and vegetables. Locally sourced foods produce less carbon emissions to get your plate. Additionally, organic foods require less harmful pesticides and won’t pollute the soil and water where it's grown.

Use Reusable Dishware

Be sure to use reusable dishware when serving to family or friends, if this is not an option look out for the next best eco-friendly options, avoiding single-use plastics that often do not end up being disposed of properly.

Reduce food waste

Buying and eating foods that you know you like and will eat helps reduce food waste this holiday season. Remember to be thoughtful with the food you serve can help reduce your carbon footprint. You can also freeze leftovers or send them home with your guests!

Get ready for Winter Break Sustainably

Winter break is just around the corner! Which means cooler days, holidays, and a winter travel. Take this upcoming break from school as an opportunity to organize your room and free some space up. Here are good tips for the upcoming break:

• Clean up: Time to transform your space! Clean up your room and discover hidden treasures among the items you no longer need. Upcycle those forgotten belongings into something fabulous or dispose of them properly. Check our Waste Guides here.
• Donate items: You can drop off any gently used items in the reusables bin in your Area Service Desk, which will then go have a second life at the Aggie Reuse Store.
• Free-up some space: If you are travelling in the upcoming holidays, take time to go over your clothes and take home all summer clothes you do not use anymore. Perfect time to bring the cozy winter sweaters!
• Keep your room sustainable: Before you leave your room, make sure all the windows are closed, unused cords and electronics are unplugged, and dispose old food from your fridge. Keep the room sustainable even when away!

Love Gardening? Join one of our Resident Gardens during garden hours!

Garden Hours are open to all Student Housing Residents living in Cuarto, Segundo, & Tercero. Drop-in for as much or as little time as you like to learn new skills - or put existing skills to use – and meet new people.

No experience necessary! All instructions and tools are provided.

Fall Quarter Garden Hours happen in the following schedule:

Resident Garden @ Segundo – located between Bixby Hall and the Segundo Dining Commons

• Tuesdays: 1:00-3:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 2:00-4:00 pm
• Thursdays: 1:00-3:00 pm

Resident Garden @ Tercero – located near the main entrance to Latitude

• Tuesdays: 9:00-12:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 1:30-2:30 pm
• Fridays: 2:00-4:00 pm

Adopt-A-Plot

Residents can also adopt a plot in the Segundo or Tercero garden for one quarter or longer to steward their own garden space. Adopt-a-plotters will have access to garden materials and mentorship.

If you are interested in adopting a plot, please fill out the Adopt-A-Plot application or visit us during open volunteer hours and speak to one of our Resident Garden Coordinators.

Visit housing.ucdavis.edu/sustainability/resident-garden for more information about the resident gardens

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