Otterbein CCE

We run all the community service, service-learning and community based research efforts at Otterbein University! We'd LOVE to chat with you about service!

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Stop by the library tomorrow from 10-11:30am to learn about how you can get involved with our Service is Sweet Campaign! Come by, pick up a game board, and win some prizes! Hope to see you there! 🍭🍬

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Join us TOMORROW for the 2021 Non-Profit Job & Internship Fair from 3:30-5:00pm. Learn about volunteer, internship, and full-time opportunities with nearly 30 non-profit organizations. You must sign up for a session so REGISTER for this INST/FYS approved event on Campus Groups!!

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Join the Otterbein community garden as we celebrate Watermelon National Day! 🍉 #nationalwatermelonday🍉 https://t.co/uMVpk42oFx

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Flowers are flourishing here at the garden! We have hibiscus, chamomile, and echinacea that are all wonderful additions to tea. Hibiscus is a commonly used ingredient in tea that is packed with antioxidants and… https://t.co/VB3ejENROe

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To make your harvest last all throughout the season, try succession planting! This means that you plant “successions” of the same crop(s) every few weeks, so all the plants do not mature at the same time. This way… https://t.co/CvO9ZyQbPT

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Place the top inch of carrots in a container with water to regrow their edible leaves! In a couple weeks roots will form, and the carrots can be moved to soil. Leaves will regrow and can be used to make carrot top… https://t.co/p4c0iyoMaD

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In addition to the many new sprouts, the garden is seeing some vegetables nearing harvest, like this zucchini here! #garden #gardening #otterbeingarden #otterbeinuniversity https://t.co/m1WzUIge43

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Punny additions to the garden #garden #gardening #otterbeingarden #otterbeinuniversity https://t.co/3pifETfC9y

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Stay tuned to see what we’re doing to the Dino Pit this summer. Hoping to add an educational twist and bring some serious fun. #garden #gardening #otterbeinuniversity #otterbeingarden @OtterbeinCCE @Promise_House @otterbeinpres

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We kick-off the newsletter this week with a photo of several of our AmeriCorps crew members dropping off our first harvest of fresh produce to the Worthington Resource Pantry. Want to see more? Subscribe to our… https://t.co/wYDlRNUWOB

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The hummingbird garden is in full bloom. Stay tuned for Hummingbird sightings! #garden #gardening #otterbeinuniversity #otterbeingarden https://t.co/R9fSJfXVGc

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The first Monarch caterpillar of the season! Monarch populations have declined around 80% since 1997. However, you can help this species rebound by planting native milkweed and avoid using harmful pesticides. @OtterbeinCCE @Promise_House @otterbeinpres

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Staying Engaged At The Otterbein Community Garden - https://t.co/V5M2sPnKkf

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Beet plants grow densely! To maximize beet root growth, some plants must be removed to create space between individual plants. Fun fact: the removed beet plants are nutrient-rich microgreens perfect for adding to… https://t.co/i7rukIJLa2

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We’ve added some greenery to the Promise House with our windowsill herb garden featuring sprouting chives, parsley, peppermint, basil, and chamomile! #garden #gardening #otterbeinuniversity #otterbeingarden https://t.co/K4oHHdaBSs

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In order to maximize the use of space at the garden, we have created a new hanging system for some of our herbs on the pergola! Keep checking back for more updates on the different herbs we are growing, and their… https://t.co/GZzYExbkqz

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The Tea Garden has come back in full. Follow along as we highlight some plants that’ll have you in the mood for a hot cup of tea! @Promise_House @otterbeinpres @Otterbein

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Only 5 days after planting, these bush green beans have started to sprout! Did you know that beans come in “bush” or “pole” varieties? @OtterbeinCCE @Promise_House @otterbeinpres @Otterbein #garden #gardening #otterbeinuniversity #otterbeingarden #bushbean