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In 2011, students were the catalyst that started the Morven Kitchen Garden and students continue to lead the garden forward today!

 
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Student Leadership Team

MKG’s Student Leadership guides the direction and goals of the garden. This dedicated group of students advises, promotes, and connects the garden to Grounds. 

The MKG Student Leadership Team supports the garden in many vital ways, including:

  • Leading volunteer workdays

  • Creating the weekly MKG email newsletter

  • Updating MKG Social Media sites

  • Promoting the garden on Grounds at Activity Fairs, Sustainability Events, and to other student groups

  • Planning and hosting garden events and programs.

MKG Leadership Team meets weekly on Grounds each semester and is open to any interested persons.

Interested in participating?  Join our email list!

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2022-23 MKG Student Leaders

Learn more about our great team of student leaders!

Noelani Brockett, Student President

Jade Devriendt, Vice President

Sy Coffey, Treasurer

Jessica Sadowsky, Secretary

 
 
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Gazpacho in the Garden

Exec is the driving force behind Gazpacho in the Garden, our annual garden openhouse and celebration. This large event held in early September brings over 150 people to the garden for local food, live music, and garden tours.  Student leaders plan and execute this event from securing and picking up local food donations for the buffet style meal, to promoting the event and day-of logistics and setup.

 
 
 
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