UC's Edible Campus
The Edible Campus initiative helps build a more resilient and sustainable food system at UC by increasing opportunities for local food production and making fresh, healthy food freely available to students and staff.
Fruit trees, berries, herbs, and vegetables are growing across campus, creating shared spaces where our community can harvest and enjoy seasonal produce. You'll find a variety of edible plantings, including figs, lemons, apricots, feijoas, raspberries, plums and pears.
Use the Edible Campus map below to discover what's growing near you or join one of our Edible Campus Walking Tours to learn more about the plantings, their seasonal harvests, and the role they play in supporting a more food-resilient campus. Keep an eye on our events page for upcoming tour dates.
Community Lunches
Food resilience is about more than growing food. It also means building community and ensuring people have access to healthy, nutritious kai. Every Tuesday during term time, the Waiutuutu Community Garden hosts a free, shared lunch for UC students and staff.
The garden's seasonal produce is used to prepare nourishing meals such as soups, curries, and dahl. These weekly gatherings offer opportunities to connect with others, learn about growing food, and see firsthand how community-led food initiatives can contribute to a more resilient, food-secure campus.
All UC staff and students are welcome. Lunches are served only during term time. Follow @waiutuutugarden on Instagram for updates and lunch information.
UC Community Gardens
UC’s Community Gardens provide a shared space for people to learn, grow, and harvest food together. It offers opportunities to develop practical gardening skills, connect with nature, and contribute to a culture of sustainability. Together with the edible plantings across campus, the garden supports food security initiatives by increasing access to fresh produce and demonstrating how local food production can play an important role in student well-being.
