The USC Peace Garden, established in 2022 by Professor Camille Dieterle, is facing closure as USC plans to sell its land. The garden, featuring diverse native plants and vegetables, has been a hub for students and community members through gardening workshops. On June 6, university officials communicated the decision to relocate, assuring a thoughtful approach. Garden employees urged support to keep it in its current location. A June 7 gathering attracted students and locals for a last celebration, highlighting the garden's significance to the university community.
"The university has made clear it is committed to relocating in a thoughtful and inclusive manner," read a letter sent to garden employees on June 6.
Garden employees announced the news in an Instagram post, saying that the land was slated to be sold and that they would be 'working tirelessly to save the Peace Garden right where it is.'
On June 7, about 15 students and community members gathered at the Peace Garden to hear updates and celebrate the space, which garners a couple hundred visitors every academic year.
The Peace Garden, founded in 2022, has grown into a flourishing ecosystem where students offer gardening workshops and engage with the environment.
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