Garden Gateway: Fruit Tree Pruning
2021-12-11 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Pruning is an important part of maintaining the health and productivity of your fruit trees. Come ready to learn through hands-on activities in the garden – all skills and abilities welcome.

VMP Holiday Soiree
2021-12-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are ever grateful for the reception and patronage of our supporters and community. All of our hard work and your support should be celebrated so come celebrate with us for an after hours gathering at VMP.

Garden Gateway January In-Person Workshop
2022-01-08 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Date: Saturday, January 8th, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: CSU/Expo Urban Mini Farm @ 3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037 (Next to the Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – High Yield Quick Growing Plants: We will discuss a variety of plants that can be harvested in under 30 days. Come ready to learn through hands-on activities in the garden – all skills and abilities welcome.

Cooking Topic – Cooking With Weeds: “Wild Weed Pesto” Learn to identify and use common edible plants found in the garden.

RSVP HERE

CSU Veggie Bus Clean Up Day
2022-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States

CSU's Garden Gateway Workshops at CityPlant's Arbor Day Celebration
2022-04-09 08:30 - 13:00 | Mt. Carmel Recreation Center, 830 W. 70th, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Our April Garden Gateway workshop will be hosted in partnership with City Plants 2022 Arbor Day Celebration. We will have two time slots to learn how to build raised beds and use of CSU’s bike blender to make super smoothies. Come to the event and stop by CSU’s booth.
Date: Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Arbor Day Celebration event: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: City Plants 2022 Arbor Day Celebration Mt. Carmel Rec Center 70th & Hoover
Gardening Workshop Time
Building Raised Beds : 9:30am, 11:00am
Nutrition Workshop Time
Super Smoothie: 10:30am, 12:00pm
Steps to Receive Free Materials:
Step 1: In order to Receive Free Materials you MUST be a registered Garden Gateway Participant (if you’ve registered before you DO NOT need to register again). Not registered? Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI_09eXc9nEScv_Y88SpOc_M0ODYc8iDBtm8skZFHBCTRdeA/viewform
Step 2: Registered GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please register individually for each adult that will be attending with you.
Step 3: Send picture of where you will place your raised bed.
Step 4: Materials will be available for pick up on Saturday 23rd for Morning of Wellness. Get a jump start and RSVP now.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/csus-morning-of-wellness-tickets-265349396187?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
You can find more information on City Plants Arbor Day Celebration in the link below.
tinyurl.com/arborday2022

Neighborhood Clean Up at the Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center
2022-04-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Come down to the Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center to meet new friends, groove to some music while caring for and cleaning up the streets of South Central. Volunteers will receive a free snack, drink and a coupon for 15% off purchase at the Village Market Place. Bring a hat and a friend and be in community!

Morning of Wellness - Cycling Edition
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States

CSU at USC's Festival of Books
2022-04-24 08:00 - 15:00 | USC

CSU @ Sustainability Fest @ Trade Tech
2022-05-21 09:00 - 14:00 | CA
Join CSU at the FREE Sustainability Festival at LA Trade Tech on Saturday May 21st 9 am – 2 pm. This free event is part of the 2-day Green Building Conference & EXPO being hosted by US Green Building Council-LA. Day 2 is free to the community and will feature demonstrations, speakers, info booths, workshops, live musical performances, art and more!! Get more information and register for the FREE Saturday festival here. Learn more about the conference here.

Morning of Wellness
2022-05-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
For May, we’re focused on Mental Health in South Central for Mental Health Awareness Month.
We are delighted to announce that Inobe Nicole will be joining us, guiding a 30 minute gentle yoga session along with Misha The Unicorn Yoga for a 30 minute beginners yoga session.
CSU’s Morning of Wellness is a free event, but we encourage donations to our Health and Wellness Providers to show appreciate. No one will be turn away for lack of funds.
We will be updating this event pages as more features are added to this event so check back in.

Morning of Wellness
2022-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
CSU’s Morning of Wellness is a free event, but we encourage donations to our Health and Wellness Providers to show appreciate. No one will be turn away for lack of funds.
We will be updating this event pages as more features are added to this event so check back in.

Morning of Wellness - July
2022-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States

South Central Harvesters & Growers Info Session
2022-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
This meeting will be an opportunity to learn how you can sell your produce and tree fruit to the Village Market Place, to meet other local urban growers and harvesters, and share how we can support you. We will also open our CSU Seed Library and offer signing up for our SCGHN Tool Lending Library.

Back To School: Get Fresh Day
2022-08-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Parents can receive free produce bags, learn about CSU’s Calfresh Assistance Program, pick up COVID tests while their children get free haircuts.

Healthy Students Week
2022-08-15 13:00 - 2022-08-19 18:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Student can come get an After School Snack Special for free the first week of school. Inside the snack bag will be a drink, a snack, a fruit and information about CSU and CORE resources.

First Week Treat (Ice Cream Social)
2022-08-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Students and parents can celebrate their first week in school with free ice cream sundaes while learning about CSU and CORE Resources.

Morning of Wellness - August
2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States

Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday Dec.10th @ Expo Urban Mini Farm RSVP
2022-12-10 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are excited to be back to in-person workshops!! Mask required. Please social distance.

Workshop Topic: Quick Harvest Crops/Chaya Refresher
Date: Saturday Dec 10th, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: CSU/EXPO Urban mini Farm
3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – Quick Harvest Crops: We will discuss quick growing crops that are ready to harvest in under 30 days. We will also practice propagation basics using Chaya. Participants will receive soil to take home. Please bring a container.

Cooking Topic – Chaya Refresher: We will demonstrate how to cook with Chaya by making a Chaya aqua fresca.

Step 1: In order to Receive Free Materials you MUST be a registered Garden Gateway Participant (if you’ve registered before you DO NOT need to register again). Not registered? Register Here:
https://forms.gle/A33Vfj81hVAckJXj7
Step 2: Registered GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

In-person Workshop @ CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm
2023-01-14 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Join us for a free in-person workshop at the CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm. RSVP HERE to secure your spot and free supplies. Come ready for hands-on activities.
In-person Workshop @ CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm
Date: Saturday, JANUARY 14th, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: 3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)
Gardening Topic – Tree Pruning: We will discuss how and when to prune fruit trees. Participants will receive soil, seeds and liquid plant food. Please bring your own containers.
Cooking Topic – Atole: We will demonstrate how to make a traditional Mexican hot drink called Atole using the CSU grown Seneca corn. Participants will receive the ingredients and recipe to make at home.
RSVP HERE

Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday February 11th @ Expo Urban Mini Farm RSVP
2023-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are excited to be back to in-person workshops!! Mask required. Please social distance.

Workshop Topics: Growing Mushrooms and Cooking Lion’s Mane Mushroom Broth
Date: Saturday February 11th, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: CSU/EXPO Urban mini Farm
3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – Growing Mushrooms: We will discuss growing mushrooms, practice inoculating wood for growing and build your own grow kit to take home. Come ready for hands on activities.

Cooking Topic – Lion’s Mane Mushroom Broth: We will demonstrate how to make a delicious broth using lion’s mane mushroom. Participants will take home ingredients to make their own.

GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

Register: Here!

Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday March 11th @ Expo Urban Mini Farm RSVP
2023-03-11 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are excited to be back to in-person workshops!! Mask required. Please social distance.

Workshop Topics: Building Raised Beds/Wild Weed Pesto
Date: Saturday March 11th, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: CSU/EXPO Urban mini Farm
3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – Building Raised Beds: We will discuss benefits and how to build a raised bed. Participants will take home materials to build their own raised bed. Come ready for hands on activities.

Cooking Topic – Wild Weed Pesto: We will demonstrate how to make a delicious pesto using wild “weeds” from the garden. Participants will take home ingredients to make their own.

GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

Register: Here!

Garden Gateway - April Offerings
2023-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Hello Garden Gatewayers,

Join us for a free in-person workshop at the CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm.
RSVP HERE to secure your spot and free supplies.
Come ready for hands-on activities

In-person Workshop @ CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm
Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: 3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – DIY Organic Plant Food and Pesticide: We will discuss making safe organic plant food and pesticide out of plants, herbs, food waste and common kitchen items.
Cooking Topic – Chocolate Avocado Mousse: We will make a delicious chocolate mousse using avocado, blended with the CSU Bicycle Blender.
RSVP HERE

Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday MAY 13 @ Expo Urban Mini Farm RSVP
2023-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are excited to be back to in-person workshops!! Mask required. Please social distance.
Workshop Topics: Beat The Heat/Fruit Salad
Date: Saturday MAY 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon Location: CSU/EXPO Urban mini Farm
3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – Beat The Heat: We will discuss ways to protect your plants in the summer months, using shade cloth, shade structures, mulch and organic materials. We will provide some information on our Green Saving Program, which helps LADWP customers sign up for rebate programs. Participants will get supplies to take home. Come ready for hands on activities.

Cooking Topic – Fruit Salad: We will demonstrate how to make a delicious fruit salad with organic seasonal fruit. Participants will take home ingredients to make their own.

GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday JUNE 10th @ Expo Urban Mini Farm RSVP
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:30 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are excited to be back to in-person workshops!! Mask required. Please social distance.

Workshop Topics: Natural Dying/Preserving
Date: Saturday JUNE 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: CSU/EXPO Urban mini Farm
3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles 90037(Next to Senior Center)

Gardening Topic – Natural Dying: We will practice natural dying using vegetables, flowers and other organic materials. Participants will take home what they create. Come ready for hands on activities.

Cooking Topic – Preserving: We will demonstrate how to make delicious preserves to keep and store what you grow. Participants will take home ingredients to make their own.

GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday September 9th @ Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center/VMP RSVP
2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
We are excited to be back with another season of Garden Gateway workshops!!

Workshop Topics: Garden Planning & Making Gazpacho
Date: Saturday Sept 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center
6569 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles 90044 (at Village Market Place)

Gardening Topic – Garden Planning: We are kicking off a new season with a deep dive into planning for your garden. Whether you’re planning for your next season of planting, or just getting started – growing in the ground or on a patio – this workshop will help you plan for a successful growing season ahead! Where is your sunlight? How do you access water? What’s your soil like? What do you like to eat? Where do you plan to grow? Participants will work together to map out their garden and then create a high-nutrient soil blend to take home. Come ready for hands-on activities.

Cooking Topic – Gazpacho: We will demonstrate how to make this simple cold soup loaded with summers most flavorful veggies. Participants will take home ingredients to make recipe at home.

GGW participants must RSVP using this form to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

Volunteer day @ the CSU Mini Farm
2023-10-13 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CSU.
Please read our full guidelines carefully here: https://csuinc.org/about-us/volunteer-with-us/

Individual Volunteers:
Individuals are welcome to volunteer with an RSVP. We cannot respond to all emails or voicemail messages about volunteering; check our Events Calendar to ensure there isn’t a cancellation. RSVP by emailing volunteer@csuinc.org.
Group Volunteers:

Groups must make prior arrangements before coming to volunteer. We cannot accommodate groups without prior arrangement; if you wish to bring a group from your workplace, school, organization please send an email to volunteer@csuinc.org. We welcome groups of all sizes to come and volunteer with us as part of their community service and team building activities. Groups must make prior arrangements before coming to volunteer. If you wish to arrange a group volunteer event for your workplace, school, or organization please review THIS DOCUMENT and email volunteer@csuinc.org.
Please be aware that our response may not be immediate. We appreciate your patience. We hope to work the soil together soon.

GGW: Composting & Making Garden Fresh Herbal Infusions
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Gardening Topic – Composting
Join us as we dig deeper into composting. We will discuss methods, tips and share experiences of composting at the CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm. Pit, pile, container, vermicomposting, bokashi and more…
Cooking Topic – Making Garden Fresh Herbal Infusions
Learn how to harvest, dry and make a simple refreshing herbal infusion using citrus and herbs from the garden. This recipe is a nice way to enjoy the benefits of medicinal herbs from your garden on a hot day.
GGW participants must RSVP to receive free materials. RSVP’ing helps us plan for the workshop. Please RSVP individually for each adult that will be attending with you.

Volunteer day @ the CSU Mini Farm
2023-10-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CSU.
Please read our guidelines carefully here: https://csuinc.org/about-us/volunteer-with-us/

Individual Volunteers:

Individuals are welcome to volunteer with an RSVP. We cannot respond to all emails or voicemail messages about volunteering; check our Events Calendar to ensure there isn’t a cancellation. RSVP by emailing volunteer@csuinc.org.

Group Volunteers:

Groups must make prior arrangements before coming to volunteer. We cannot accommodate groups without prior arrangement; if you wish to bring a group from your workplace, school, organization please send an email to volunteer@csuinc.org. We welcome groups of all sizes to come and volunteer with us as part of their community service and team building activities. Groups must make prior arrangements before coming to volunteer. If you wish to arrange a group volunteer event for your workplace, school, or organization please review THIS DOCUMENT and email volunteer@csuinc.org.
Please be aware that our response may not be immediate. We appreciate your patience. We hope to work the soil together soon.

No volunteering @ CSU Mini Farm
2023-10-21 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Cancelled due to USC football game @ the Coliseum!
