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Garden Gateway In Person Workshop - Saturday JUNE 10th @ Expo Urban Mini Farm RSVP
2023-06-10 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | 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, 2023-10-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-10 09:00 - 12:00 and 11 more dates | 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, 2023-11-04, 2023-11-18 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Cancelled due to USC football game @ the Coliseum!

Volunteer Day @ PRC
2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Volunteer day at PRC in preparation for our Seafood Festival on Nov. 11, 2023!
We’ll work on clearing out some garden beds, preparing outreach materials,cleaning out our veggie bus, and more. Hope to see you there!

South Central Sustainable Seafood Fest
2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 11th for a community celebration of local seafood at the South Central Sustainable Seafood Fest. We’re excited to be bringing local farmers and chefs, fresh, local seafood that you’ll get to eat, and many fun-filled family activities to the Village Market Place!
Please fill out this form to confirm that you will be attending the South Central Sustainable Seafood Fest.
¡Únase a nosotros el sábado 11 de noviembre de 2023 para una celebración comunitaria de mariscos locales en el Festival de Mariscos Sostenibles! ¡Estamos emocionados de traer a agricultores y chefs locales, mariscos frescos y locales que podrás disfrutar, y muchas actividades divertidas para toda la familia en Village Market Place!
RSVP Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHdaW5_vF0WD_JHHMTXKP19mG-dbJV2CZxDtdewJynzeg5xg/viewform

Genocide in Palestine - Panel
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Paul Robeson Community Wellness Center, 6569 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Rana Sharif – Scholar, educator, and activist. Member of the Palestinian Feminist Collective (PFC), host of KPFK’s SWANA Region Radio
Estee Chandler – Found and member of the LA Chapter Jewish Voices for Peace (JVP). Chair of the Board of JVP’s sister organization JVP Action. Co-host KPFK’s Middle East in Focus.
Robin D.G Kelley – Prof. of History at UCLA. He has written about the Ferguson/Gaza convergence that catalyzed the current wave of black-Palestinian solidarity.
RSVP:
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Garden Gateway: DIY Plant Food and Organic Pesticide
2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | CSU/Expo Mini Farm, 3990 Bill Robertson Ln, Los Angeles, CA, 90044, United States
Join us Saturday December 9th for the last Garden Gateway Workshop of 2023!
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Location: CSU/EXPO Urban Mini Farm
3990 Bill Robertson Ln. Los Angeles, CA 90037(Next to Senior Center)
Gardening Topic – DIY Plant Food and Organic Pesticide: ****We will learn recipes for making your own plant foods and natural pesticides using organic fruit, plants, and food waste. Come ready for hands-on activities. Participants will take home recipes and supplies for making sprays at home.
Cooking Topic – Vegan Pumpkin Sage Soup: Winter squash come in all shapes and sizes and are better used in your kitchen than for decorating your porch. Learn how to make a simple and delicious winter squash soup with herbs from the garden. Participants will take home ingredients to make the recipe at home.
RSVP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4tT-D93LsJEodWarRa8dPjyvwHg9UHz2kHtPYYB9dmGaHjw/viewform
