Restoring the campus allotment and planting stud ent-selected produce!
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\nhttps://www.essexstudent.com/ents/event/34160/
\nWe a re a student-led group that manages and cultivates a large allotment spac e on campus. We work and grow our produce collectively and we welcome new volunteers.
\n\nGROWING AND BUILDING
\n\nSo me of the crops that we have successfully grown or are currently growing include potatoes\, raspberries\, gooseberries\, red currants\, sweetcorn\ , tomatoes\, artichokes\, radishes\, salad leaves\, a variety of herbs\, carrots\, onions\, beetroot\, strawberries\, chillies\, peas\, green bean s. We also have a few fruit trees! We work together to grow our produce a nd share it between members.
\n\nSUSTAINABILITY
\n\nWe strive to be as sustainable as possible in our activities. We use second-hand and repurposed resources where possible and aim to incorp orate permaculture into our use of the space. We also regularly engage wi th sustainability events on campus. During the harvest periods we sell su rplus produce on campus\, saving members of the community from purchasing food from less-sustainable sources.
\n\nWELLBEING &\; V OLUNTEERING
\n\nOutdoor activities like gardening are ofte n discussed as great ways to improve mental health and general wellbeing. Whilst gardening isn'\;t a cure-all for mental ill-health\, we strive to create an inclusive\, welcoming and safe space for students\, staff a nd members of the public to work together and build friendships. We ensur e that all our produce is either gifted to students\, or given to people in need.
\n\nHOW TO GET INVOLVED
\n\nYou can register here! The project'\;s comms officer will get in contact with y ou.
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\n\n🗓️ Sundays 11am-3pm
\n\n📍 Meet outside Silberrad
\n\n.🥾Gr een Thumbs is an outdoor project - please remember to wear wellies \, boots\, or sturdy flat shoes &ndash\; and dress appropriately for the weather! \;
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