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:
Resident Garden @ Segundo - 3:00-4:00 pm
Resident Garden @ Tercero - 1:30-2:30 pm

This event is open to all residents of Segundo, Tercero, and Cuarto on a first-come first-serve basis.

‘Tis the Season for Sustainable Holidays

The holidays are practically knocking at our door, and you know what that means—time to get our festive game on! Now, as we gear up for the upcoming celebrations, let’s get our sustainable hats on and dive into some tips to make this holiday season not just joyful but also sustainable! It’s all about spreading cheer while keeping our planet happy,

• If you are giving gifts away, make your own wrapping (or go without): It is a common misconception that wrapping paper, ribbons and gift bows are recyclable. Unfortunately, if the paper is metallic, has foil or glitter, it is not recyclable. You can avoid a lot of waste by using white or brown craft paper, old maps, newspaper or paper bags. Here are some good ideas that can help you: Eco-friendly Gift Wrap Ideas.
• Make handcrafts and DIY gifts: Let’s shake things up and get creative by handcrafting your gifts! Not only will you be spreading the festive cheer, but you’ll also be slashing your consumption impact like a pro! These types of gifts can be as much fun to make and give as to receive. Here is a list some gift ideas: Guide to DIY Holiday Gifts
• Look for organic and local foods for your holiday dinners: Elevate your holiday feast to a whole new level of flavor by prioritizing the incredible local farmers and food producers in your community! A fantastic way to kick off this journey is by visiting your local farmers market and looking for sustainable foods like Certified Organic and Fair Trade.

Want Sustainability Swag? Share your feedback with us!

As Fall Quarter comes to a close, we are happy to look back and see all the cool things we did with our residents. At the same time, we look forward to the quarters to come and would like to hear some feedback from you all! Fill out the Google Form below and share your thoughts and feedback regarding our initiatives. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a bag filled with sustainability swag. It will only take a couple of minutes! 
Fall Quarter Feedback Form

Love Gardening? Join one of our Resident Gardens in Winter Quarter

Garden Hours are open to all Student Housing Residents living in Cuarto, Segundo and 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.

Check back in the next issue for Winter Quarter Garden Hours! In the meantime, stay connected with us.

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.

Stay connected!

Sign up for the weekly Student Housing and Dining Services Sustainability Newsletter at housing.ucdavis.edu/sustainability/newsletter