Campus Garden
Serve. Educate. Grow.
What is the MSU Campus Garden?
The campus garden is a student-managed sustainability project funded by the Student Sustainability Fund and approved by the Sustainability Commission. The project allows students to supplement their traditional education with hands-on applications while fostering community and providing food for university members.
The mission of the Campus Garden is to serve as an educational resource for the
University and surrounding community by providing space and guidance for sustainable
growing practices. The produce grown at the Campus Garden site is donated to the Bear
Pantry and is available to all members of Missouri State University. Service-learning
opportunities are available at the Campus Garden through volunteering events arranged
in
collaboration with Springfield Community Gardens. See information below on registering
for volunteer hours as an individual.
Clubs, organizations as well as classes and other large groups are welcome and
encouraged to get involved! Please reach out to them at the email address below to
arrange an event. Volunteering at the Garden can count toward community service
requirements and other service-learning needs.
If you are interested in learning more about sustainable urban farming or want more
information on how to get involved, please contact the Campus Garden via email or
follow
the MSU Campus Garden Instagram.
Campus Garden: CampusGarden@MissouriState.edu
Instagram: @MSUCampusGarden
Where is the Campus Garden located?
The Campus Garden is just south of parking lots 18 & 22 on E Grand St.
It is located at 930 East Normal St., Springfield, MO 65807.
How can I volunteer with the Campus Garden?
Volunteer hours are managed by Springfield Community Gardens using the POINT App.
To
register as an individual for volunteering events, you will be required to create
a POINT
account and Join the Springfield Community Gardens Group. This will recommend you
events not only from the Campus Garden, but also from all the gardens within the
Springfield Community Gardens network. You will be required to fill out a waiver before
volunteering. All volunteers must be at least 13 years of age to participate in volunteer
events. Scan the QR Code below to join the group!
To verify your volunteer hours with the Campus Garden, check the activity page in
the
POINT app. Confirmed hours should appear on this page. If you have any issues or questions, feel free to email the Campus Garden or fill out the form below.
Would you like more information about how to get involved with the Campus Garden?
Simply fill out the following form and we will get back to you!