The Sol Patch Community Garden, located behind Mary Park Resident Hall, was created in 2007 in a collaborative effort between the Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students (ECO Students) and the University Grounds Facilities. The small grove contains seven raised beds, a collection of herbs, native and ornamental plants, composting, fruit trees and more! The goal of the garden has been to offer students a space to practice urban gardening techniques and connect to the earth while providing the campus community with fresh produce! After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sol Patch was revived and began delivering produce to Gator Groceries in Spring of 2022. The garden continues to connect different aspects of campus through partnerships and projects. This enriches the college experience for students and embeds the garden in SFSU culture.
Our team hosts weekly gardening workshops with our partner program Health Promotions and Wellness to provide students an outlet for stress relief and opportunity to learn about the importance of local food production and preservation of biodiversity and native plant species.
