Beloit, Wisconsin Urban Garden offers outdoor retreat, hands-on learning for college students

And from time to time, professors and other staff at Beloit College have volunteered their time to help cultivate the garden.

By Brad Allen
Beloit Daily News
Apr 24, 2021

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Beloit Urban Garden (BUG) Co-Presidents Lydia Wilson and Maddie Holicky say they encourage any students who are interested to reach out and get involved in a friendly and fun environment.

“There’s always a place for someone at BUG,” Wilson said.

The organization was formed in 2013. The garden is located on Church Street, near the Beloit Fire Department headquarters.

Over the years, BUG has sold produce to campus dining services to be used in making lunches for students.

“We have really good produce,” Wilson said. “You can see people just bee line for the salad bar.”

In prior years, BUG members have also hosted Harvest Fest, an event with live music, crafts, the ultimate frisbee team and fresh soup from the garden.

Occasionally, the organization also is able to set up a mini farm stand on campus where students can buy low-cost produce.

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