Campus community gardens and student health: A case study of a campus garden and student well-being

Baur, Joshua W. R.

doi:10.1080/07448481.2020.1751174

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“…For example, Holt [ 16 ] found frequent, active interactions in university green spaces by students led to higher quality of life and increased feelings of happiness. Baur [ 12 ] also found improved wellbeing was linked to volunteer engagement in a CCG.…”

Section: The Role and Function Of Campus Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Built up areas, including university campuses, provide limited options for connecting with nature. In some cases, campus green spaces may be the only accessible natural space for students [ 12 ]. Parks, streetscapes, gardens and informal green spaces can help develop and maintain human connections to nature [ 37 ] as can community gardens [ 38 ].…”

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“…Parks, streetscapes, gardens and informal green spaces can help develop and maintain human connections to nature [ 37 ] as can community gardens [ 38 ]. Not only is this contact important for health, but also student success and completion rates [ 8 , 12 ]. Researchers have recommended university management support the establishment and maintenance of natural spaces on campus [ 12 ] both for active recreation and for solitude, rest and restoration [ 16 , 39 ].…”

Section: The Role and Function Of Campus Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Not only is this contact important for health, but also student success and completion rates [ 8 , 12 ]. Researchers have recommended university management support the establishment and maintenance of natural spaces on campus [ 12 ] both for active recreation and for solitude, rest and restoration [ 16 , 39 ]. Myers [ 38 ] notes that community gardens are particularly suitable form of urban nature to provide everyday, incidental and fluid contact options.…”

Section: The Role and Function Of Campus Community Gardensmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…CCGs can bolster connectivity between multiple actors—students, staff and the wider community—and between individuals and natural environments [ 4 , 8 , 10 ]. By participating in gardening, students and community members can experience improved physical and psycho-social wellbeing [ 11 , 12 ] as well as stronger social connections, a deeper sense of place, and a sense of stewardship of the natural environment [ 7 , 12 , 13 ]. This multi-faceted connectivity is at the heart of the wellbeing, socio-spatial and ecological potential of CCGs.…”

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Trust, Connection and Equity: Can Understanding Context Help to Establish Successful Campus Community Gardens?

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Flies

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Campus community gardens (CCGs) can potentially improve student health and wellbeing, mitigate social and ecological problems, and nurture university-community relationships. However, CCGs are located in complex socio-political and ecological settings and many community gardens struggle or fail. However, few studies have assessed the socio-political/ecological context of a garden setting prior to its development to understand the potential barriers and enablers of success. Our study assessed the socio-spatial context of a proposed CCG at a student university accommodation site. We engaged diverse university and community stakeholders through interviews, focus groups and a survey to explore their perceptions of the space generally and the proposed garden specifically. Visual observations and public life surveying were used to determine patterns of behavior. Results confirmed known problems associated with an underutilized site that provides little opportunity for lingering or contact with nature; and unknown barriers, including socially disconnected stakeholders and community distrust of the university. The research also uncovered positive enablers, such as stakeholder appreciation of the social, wellbeing and ecological benefits that a CCG could deliver. Our findings suggest that an in-depth exploration of a proposed garden context can be an important enabler of its success.

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Section: The Role and Function Of Campus Community Gardensmentioning

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Section: The Role and Function Of Campus Community Gardensmentioning

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Understanding the impacts of intensive student internships at a campus agricultural project

Biang,

Brooks,

Herles

et al. 2023

Natural Sciences Education

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Campus agricultural projects (CAPs) are campus farms or gardens where students learn to grow food. With at least 286 CAPs at institutions of higher education across the United States, this study seeks to understand the impact that participation in intensive internships at CAPs has on students and how student experiences align with the missions of CAPs. We used mixed ethnographic methods to collect rich, longitudinal data with 23 students enrolled in semester‐long internships at one particular CAP over the course of three semesters. Drawing on thematic analysis, we identify themes that capture what students are learning and experiencing in these spaces. Results from this study demonstrate that students participating in these internships not only gain agricultural and horticultural skills from hands‐on learning, but also gain interpersonal skills (i.e., teamwork, communication) and practical skills (i.e., changing a tire). Over the course of the semester, we see students gain confidence from these skills, and develop self‐efficacy in their ability to face challenges and tackle new tasks in the future. Notably, students also develop a strong sense of community within these spaces. Finally, although students express a lingering disconnect between their work and its specific contribution to the community, we find that students can gain insights into service and community engagement in a service‐learning focused CAP.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

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Campus agricultural projects: The missions that enhance institutions of higher education

Biang,

Berle,

Thompson

2024

Natural Sciences Education

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Campus farms and gardens, or campus agricultural projects (CAPs), are a growing phenomenon across the United States. While this phenomenon is not novel, the documentation of its contributions is. In response to this dearth of knowledge, this work analyzes the mission and purpose of CAPs to understand their contributions to institutions of higher education and their surrounding communities. Using the mission statements of CAPs online and drawing from content analysis, we use web‐based data to qualitatively analyze their missions and aims. We find that CAPs aim to enhance their institutions of higher education through the main themes of student development, community engagement, campus community engagement, and sustainability. Several under‐recognized themes such as sharing culture/tradition, increasing well‐being, and promoting inclusivity emerged from this work. These resulting themes show that CAPs are not only sites where students learn to grow food but where they connect to grow themselves and their communities.

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Campus community gardens and student health: A case study of a campus garden and student well-being

Cited by 17 publications

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Trust, Connection and Equity: Can Understanding Context Help to Establish Successful Campus Community Gardens?

Trust, Connection and Equity: Can Understanding Context Help to Establish Successful Campus Community Gardens?

Understanding the impacts of intensive student internships at a campus agricultural project

Campus agricultural projects: The missions that enhance institutions of higher education

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