Reading in the Garden
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Date & Time
Fri, May 02 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Address (map)
6586 Picasso Rd
Venue (website)
St. Michael's Community Garden
Reading in the Garden: Cultivating Delight in Isla Vista
Location: St. Michael’s Community Garden, 6586 Picasso Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
Join the UCSB Library and the Edible Campus Program for a peaceful afternoon of literature, nature, and reflection in the garden. In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads selection, The Book of Delights by Ross Gay, we invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of St. Michael’s Community Garden while enjoying a communal reading of select passages from the book.
Inspired by Gay’s practice of noticing and appreciating small joys, participants will have the opportunity to craft their own personal “delight” entries, reflecting on moments of gratitude, connection, and wonder. Whether you come to listen, write, or simply enjoy the garden’s tranquility, we welcome you to slow down and savor the delights of the present.
Please note, this event may be photographed or recorded.
