Food Systems Working Group (FSWG) is a student-led organization that includes UCSC students, staff, faculty, and community members. FSWG works to bring sustainably grown food produced by socially responsible operations to campus dining halls and through a collaborative process, promote education and awareness of our food system. Learn more here.

Kresge Garden is the oldest student-run garden on campus and the only garden run by a co-op on campus. Throughout the year the garden is filled with squashes, greens, flowers and more to fill the bellies and hearts of those who work, volunteer, and wander in the garden. The Kresge garden even offers a 2-unit internship which is an introduction to the space, its permaculture practices, and consensus-based model that helps the garden thrive. Learn more here.

The Oakes College Community Garden at UC Santa Cruz is a student-initiated garden located near the Lower Lawn. It serves as a space for building community and promoting sustainability and food security, allowing students and staff to connect through gardening activities like planting, watering, and composting. The garden, recently re-established in 2021-2022, is open daily from sunrise to sunset and welcomes participation in various gardening activities, aligning with Oakes College's social justice themes.