Vermillion Community Gardens

Local gardens grow community involvement, give back to Vermillion

September 18, 2020October 19, 2023 Rachel Pechous0Tagged Derek Zomer, garden, gardening, Sabrina Tiahrt, VCG, Vermillion Community Gardens, Vermillion Food Pantry

For students and members of the community looking to put their green thumbs to work, the Vermillion Community Garden offers plots of land for anyone interested in gardening. The Community Garden is located behind the United Church of Christ (UCC) on East Main Street. There are 29 plots as well as two raised beds available […]

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AWOL Serve and Learn engages freshmen in community service

August 30, 2020November 20, 2020 Rachel Pechous0Tagged AWOL, CCC, community, Community Connections Center, community service, COVID-19, food pantry, Serve and Learn, Vermillion Community Gardens, Vermillion Food Pantry

The Alternative Week of Off-campus learning (AWOL) hosted its annual Serve and Learn event on Aug. 28 and 29 to introduce new freshmen to the community that surrounds USD. Traditionally, Serve and Learn takes place on move-in week, allowing new participants to move in early. However, this year they moved the date back due to […]

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