Students for Environmental Action (SEA), the 2009 OUSA Society of the Year, have managed to wrangle a piece of land from the University to create Otago University’s first community garden, inspired by the community garden at the University of Canterbury. The garden will be behind the Albany Street music recording studios.
Co-President of SEA, Tarsh Turner, says “Many students lack suitable space at their flats to be able to grow their own veggies, so we see this as a great opportunity. Growing your own veggies is heaps cheaper than buying them, and a great skill to have. We also hope to create a fun, inclusive environment in which anyone is welcome to come along and get involved.”
Anyone who wants to contribute to the upkeep of the garden can do so, and produce will be distributed amongst those who helped. Turner adds; “If people have seeds or plants to donate, they will be most appreciated of course!”
Although they have not yet secured funding, SEA have plenty of support from the Polytech Gardens crew, Otepoti Urban Organics, who will supply seeds, as well as other community garden groups.
If you want to help with planning and starting the garden, we will be meeting Wednesday August 17 at 7pm in the Evison Lounge at Clubs & Socs. For more information, email tarshturner@gmail.com, or just keep an eye out for working bees and come along!
GROWING SOME WEED IN DA BUSH. LOL. WEED.
