Category Archives: Winter 2009-2010

After much anticipation and planning over the past few months, the Student Gardens Market Cart re-bloomed in the Quarry Plaza on Friday, February 26th. Students from PICA and the College Eight garden rolled up their sleeves and braved pouring rain … Continue reading →

Participating in the PICA program has been a wonderful experience that has helped me expand and apply my knowledge about community and sustainability.  PICA creates an open environment that encourages students to share their knowledge and experiences with each other … Continue reading →

Participation in the Program in Community and Agroecology (PICA) has been one of the most formative experiences of my adult life. Allow me to tell a short story about where PICA once was so I can explain where it has … Continue reading →

This spring as the storms subside and the sun starts shining, all of UCSC is going to blossom – including the people!  Let’s take full advantage of the rising tide of energy and the natural beauty and warmth of the … Continue reading →

The Program In Community and Agroecology has been a slippery thing to explain to those who ask me, “So, what is PICA?” My response, never exceedingly certain, is usually, “It’s a community development program.” And from there, it blasts off … Continue reading →