Student Led Unity Garden

The Student Led Unity Garden (SLUG) is an organic student run garden on the campus of the University of Portland.


About Us

The SLUG's mission is to teach and practice sustainable organic gardening with community members, on and off campus.

At the SLUG we...

  • Provide free produce for all community members.

  • Practice sustainable and organic farming & gardening.

  • Come together and celebrate over 15 years of growth and community.


Meet the Leaders

President: Jacqui
Bouchard
Treasurer: Avery Weaver
Secretary: Mateus Carvalho Chauvin
Secretary: Juan Manuel Covarrubias
Director of Communications: Tessa Poppe
Events Coordinator: Max Hanley
Media Director: Byrnn Hanna


Sustainability at the University of Portland

Campus Initiatives

Climate Action: UP aims to be carbon neutral by 2040, through following a climate action plan produced by campus staff and faculty
Responsible Consumption: Through Physical Plant the University has 10 campus facilities enrolled in Energy Trust of Oregon's Strategic Energy Management Program (SEM).
Waste Management: The student-led compost initiative is in dorms and the Bauccio Commons and Pilot House both compost.

The University of Portland is committed to the practical and timely application of sustainability through pursuing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Get in Touch


Have questions or want to connect? Reach out anytime.Email: [email protected]Instagram: @slug.up