Institute for Sustainability 2020

MLK Day of Service: Get Involved!

Friday, January 31, 2025 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location:
CSUN G.A.R.D.E.N.
Cost:
Free

MLK Day of Service: Volunteer at the CSUN GARDEN

Join us to honor Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy through service, volunteerism, and strengthening ties to our community! Together, we will learn about food accessibility and sustainable gardening practices. We'll also get hands-on with some volunteering in the garden! This can include weeding, watering, pruning, or other general garden maintenance, so please wear closed-toe shoes and bring something to hydrate with. Restrooms and a water fountain/refill station are available on site. Lunch will be provided!

Also please be sure to complete our Liability Waiver Form (.pdf) and bring your copy with you.

MLK Day of Service Event Schedule

10:00 AM

Volunteers and guests begin arriving

10:15 AM

Welcome and Introduction by Dr. Steinberg, Director for the Institute for Sustainability

10:20 AM

Day of Service meaning and history by Romeo

10:25 AM

Danielle Spratt will discus the MLK Day of Service and Community Engagement connection

10:30 AM

Spoken word performance by Dr. Cedric Hackett, Professor, Department of Africana Studies and Director for the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement

11:00 AM

Lecture and Discussion: Sustainable food access, volunteer prep with Mabel De La Torre

11:15 PM

Volunteers work in the garden

12:00 PM

Waste sorting game and lunch (provided)

1:00 PM

Wrap up

Map to the CSUN Garden

Additional Information

Parking is available in the G3 structure via Info Booth 3 at Prairie St. & Zelzah Ave. for $10.50.

Communication services (sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or audio description) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance.