Botanical Community Development Initiatives

Organization Description

Botanical Community Development Initiatives is a grassroots organization dedicated to nurturing connections with plants and fostering a more peaceful, equitable, and regenerative planet. Their work is deeply rooted in environmental justice and community science, focusing on land-based initiatives that empower communities, particularly those facing environmental disparities. Through key projects like The Plant Lab, The Milpa Initiative, Greening Spaces, and EquiTable Food, they aim to enhance seed sovereignty, promote climate resilience, improve community health, and ensure equitable food access.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • RISK: Landscaping/gardening/habitat restoration - risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, lifting falls, environmental exposure such as heat, moisture, and other outdoor elements, etc.
Address 
4510 N River Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92057
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
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Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Urban Farming in Oceanside Center for Community Engagement, Internships Ongoing On-site
Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Internships
Organization type 
Environmental or Wildlife Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Families, Formerly Incarcerated People, LGBTQA, Non-specific/any population, People Experiencing Material Poverty, Seniors, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security, Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Hours of operation 

Tuesdays 3 pm - 5 pm Wednesdays 9:30 am - 1 pm Thursdays 9 am - 12 pm Sundays 11 am - 2 pm

Maximum students 
20