Our Mission

The R'Garden is a space that grows fresh produce while providing an opportunity to learn about social, environmental, and economic sustainability through a food systems. We are a student resource center as well as a community centered garden which aims to educate folks on the local food systems in Riverside, while actively engaging folks on the importance of having access to local & fresh produce. It serves as a sustainability hub to promote service learning, and community-based research around food systems through student-led projects and collaborations with the campus and community. 

 

R'Garden is your Garden

The garden is a space for students, faculty, staff, and community members, to grow fresh produce while learning about social, environmental, and economic sustainability through a food systems approach. It is a total of 8 acres including community garden plots, a greenhouse, and a Valencia orange grove all located in the northwest corner of Parking Lot 30, Section 3.

 

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