Cool Weather Gardening Class (Seed Swap + Potluck)
Sep
12

Cool Weather Gardening Class (Seed Swap + Potluck)

Learn the essentials of starting and caring for a cool weather garden from Master Gardener David Petit. In this 1.5 hour class, you’ll learn how to plan and maintain your fall and winter garden. This event includes:

  • Cool weather gardening presentation with a Q&A

  • Seed swap

  • Community potluck

Bring your questions, and if you have seeds to share, bring those too! We’ll end this workshop with a seed swap and potluck.


About David Petit

A longtime gardener right here at College Area Community Garden, David Petit has helped build and run many projects on our grounds. From the fruiting blackberry tunnels to our beautiful pollinator garden, his expertise as a Master Gardener has help shape much of the community we’ve grown today.

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Volunteer Work Day + Potluck
Sep
26

Volunteer Work Day + Potluck

Join us for a special Volunteer Work Day, where we’re bringing community together for an activity-packed day of fun.

Event Schedule:

  • 8-10 am — Plant Natives: We received 50 native plants from the San Diego Bird Alliance that we will be planting to support our hillside. Join for a special presentation of native pollinators from the Natural History Museum!

  • 9-11am — Build Raised Beds: As the recipient of a grant from the San Diego Master Gardeners, we’re building brand new, gopher-proof garden beds!

  • 10-11am — Children’s Storytime: Presented by Nigel of the College-Rolando Library

  • 11-12pm — Potluck: Bring a dish to share, pick up a plate, and dig in!

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Swap Party & Voter Registration
Oct
17

Swap Party & Voter Registration

Love to thrift? Care about the environment? Want to be more active in politics?

Join us for a free swap market event! Leftover items will be donated to a charity.

At the swap, we’ll also have a voter registration station. It’s not too late for the primary and CACG and our partner organization are happy to help.

Event will occur on Saturday, October 17th with more details to come

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Volunteer Work Day + Potluck
Oct
24

Volunteer Work Day + Potluck

Join us for a special Volunteer Work Day, where we’re bringing the garden community together for an activity-packed day of fun. We'll complete any remaining bed build tasks, composting, and light work. This community garden cannot run without you!

MORE DETAILS TO COME

All ages, abilities and experience are welcome.

Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided.

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Volunteer Work Day + Potluck
Nov
14

Volunteer Work Day + Potluck

Join us for a special Volunteer Work Day, where we’re bringing the garden community together for an activity-packed day of fun. We'll complete any remaining bed build tasks, composting, and light work. This community garden cannot run without you!

All ages, abilities and experience are welcome.

Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided.

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Volunteer Work Day + Potluck
Dec
12

Volunteer Work Day + Potluck

Join us for a special Volunteer Work Day, where we’re bringing the garden community together for an activity-packed day of fun. We'll complete end of season tasks, composting, and light work. This community garden can't run without you!

Event Schedule:

  • 9 am - 11 am: Volunteer Work

  • 11 am - 12 pm: Seed Swap & Potluck

Please bring a dish to share, and seeds/sprouts to swap, if you are able.

Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided.

All ages, abilities and gardening experiences are welcome.

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Volunteer Work Day + Potluck
Aug
22

Volunteer Work Day + Potluck

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. For our August workday, we’ll be tackling light tasks, and beating the heat with a community potluck and refreshment party. Tasks are accessible to all abilities and ages. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and something tasty to share.

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Volunteer Work Day
Jul
25

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, plot builds, and more.

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Volunteer Work Day
May
23

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together with our community to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, harvesting our community donation plots, building new beds, community space repairs, and more.

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Volunteer Work Day
Apr
25

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, plot builds, and more.

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Volunteer Day + Zero Waste Class
Mar
28

Volunteer Day + Zero Waste Class

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together with our community to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, harvesting our community donation plots, and more.

PLUS, enjoy a Zero Waste, Upcycling & Composting Class. Learn how to repurpose old items, compost your food, discover eco-friendly product swaps, and so much more. All presented by I Love a Clean San Diego!

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Children's Garden Storytime
Feb
28

Children's Garden Storytime

Bring the family for a morning of fun in the garden! First, enjoy a storytime reading as presented by the Friends of the College-Rolando Library. Then, help us in the garden.

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Volunteer Work Day
Feb
28

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, plot builds, and more.

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CACG Board Meeting
Dec
13

CACG Board Meeting

Want to know more about the workings of the garden? Have a great idea for an event or a program that you would like to pitch? Come meet the board at our monthly meeting. Open to all gardeners.

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Aztecs Rock Hunger Volunteer Event
Dec
6

Aztecs Rock Hunger Volunteer Event

NOTE: Rescheduled from November 15.

College Area Community Garden welcomes SDSU Alumni, students, and all volunteers to join us for an Aztecs Rock Hunger volunteer event! Every year, Aztecs Rock Hunger helps raise funds to support the A.S. Food Pantry, SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team, and more.

Come out to show your support with a couple hours of fun in the garden! We’ll be composting, making seed bombs, mulching, and so much more!

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Art Night in the Garden
Nov
29

Art Night in the Garden

RESCHEDULED

Join us for a casual afternoon of communal creativity—and maybe see some owls! CACG presents its first Art Event in the Garden. Make new friends! Make a holiday card or BYO art supplies. Tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

See the full flyer and share with friends.

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Art Night in the Garden
Nov
21

Art Night in the Garden

CANCELED due to rain. Will be rescheduled.

Join us for a casual evening of communal creativity—and maybe see some owls! CACG presents its first Art Night in the Garden. Make new friends! BYO art supplies. Tea will be provided. We hope to make this an ongoing event, so let us know if you have any questions (commmunications.cacg@gmail.com). Hope to see you there!

See the full flyer and share with friends.

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CANCELED: Aztecs Rock Hunger Volunteer Event
Nov
15

CANCELED: Aztecs Rock Hunger Volunteer Event

Due to rain, this event has been postponed.

College Area Community Garden welcomes SDSU Alumni, students, and all volunteers to join us for an Aztecs Rock Hunger volunteer event! Every year, Aztecs Rock Hunger helps raise funds to support the A.S. Food Pantry, SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team, and more.

Come out to show your support with a couple hours of fun in the garden! We’ll be composting, making seed bombs, mulching, and so much more!

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CACG Board Meeting
Nov
8

CACG Board Meeting

Want to know more about the workings of the garden? Have a great idea for an event or a program that you would like to pitch? Come meet the board at our monthly meeting. Open to all gardeners.

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Children's Storytime & Seed Bomb Toss
Oct
25

Children's Storytime & Seed Bomb Toss

Bring the family for a morning of fun in the garden! First, enjoy a storytime reading as presented by the Friends of the College-Rolando Library. Then help us plant our hillside by tossing native seed bombs. See you there!

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Volunteer Work Day
Oct
25

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, plot builds, and more.

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Volunteer Work Day
Sep
27

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, and more.

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Volunteer Work Day
Aug
23

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, and more.

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Volunteer Work Day and Potluck
Jul
26

Volunteer Work Day and Potluck

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, and more.

Join us this month for a post-work potluck! Meet fellow gardeners and volunteers!

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Yoga In the Garden
Jul
14

Yoga In the Garden

Relax after work with our evening summer yoga series! We’ll be led by Nati of Yoga Here & Now SD for an hour of yoga followed by soothing sound healing—all in our beautiful garden.

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Volunteer Work Day
Jun
28

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, and more. This weekend we will be building a second set of compost bins out of old pallets.

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Volunteer Work Day
May
31

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, planting and harvesting, fruit tunnel maintenance, and more.

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Volunteer Work Day
Apr
26

Volunteer Work Day

Let’s get to work! On the fourth Saturday of every month, we come together to take care of our garden. We’ll tackle a variety of tasks that are accessible to all abilities. Tasks may include composting, weeding, mulching, fruit tunnel maintenance, and more.

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Become A Volunteer

Ready to get your hands dirty? Join us for our regular monthly volunteer days, where garden lovers unite to mulch, compost, harvest, weed, and so much more. We feature a range of activities, suitable for all ability levels.