Spring is in full swing all around campus, and the perfect spot to enjoy the warmth and greenery is in the Hoop House! We’re taking a moment this week to highlight what’s growing and going on in the Hoop House this spring!
Visit the Hoop House!
Everyone is welcome at the Hoop House! Located behind the Fitness and Wellness Center, the Hoop House gardens are available to all of the campus community. Come drop in to open hours, which take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30-6pm. You’re welcome to come in and work on gardening projects, harvest from fruits and veggies to take home with you, or just stop in to hang out! All the harvestable plants will be listed on the whiteboard, but here’s a list of what’s growing in the Hoop House!
- End-of-cycle (so take them home soon!): kale, spinach, chives, and other greens
- Ready to harvest: lemon balm, thyme
- Growing stages: potatoes, radishes, squash, tomatoes, garlic, eggplant, snap peas
- Growing in flats: bee and butterfly friendly flowers, corn
- Other fun things: the peach tree is blossoming right now, and the fig tree grew a little leaf!
Meet the Crew
The Hoop House is up and running thanks to a phenomenal crew of students and staff who are passionate about green and growing spaces on campus! Hoop House Interns work with ESC Staff and Lee Arbogast to assist with the management of and care for the Hoop House gardens. During the Fall and Spring terms, they host regular open gardening hours for students, staff, and the greater Kalamazoo community and organize events using their own produce.
Hoop House Interns work with ESC Staff and Lee Arbogast to assist with the management of and care for the Hoop House gardens. During the Fall and Spring terms, they host regular open gardening hours for students, staff, and the greater Kalamazoo community and organize events using their own produce.
Hoop House Interns work with ESC Staff and Lee Arbogast to assist with the management of and care for the Hoop House gardens. During the Fall and Spring terms, they host regular open gardening hours for students, staff, and the greater Kalamazoo community and organize events using their own produce.
Zoe Wilson, K’26
Position: Hoop House Intern
Majors: Psychology and Critical Ethnic Studies
Pronouns: She/her
Fun Fact: I love to paint and write poetry!
Estelle Metz, K’27
Position: Hoop House Intern
Majors: Business and French
Pronouns: She/her
Fun Fact: I have four chickens!
Hayden Rubin, K’26
Position: Hoop House Intern
Majors: English and History
Pronouns: She/they
Fun Fact: I have my black lab named Baker here with me at K!
Amelie Sack, K’27
Position: Hoop House Intern
Majors: Anthropology and Sociology, Women and Gender Studies
Pronouns: They/she
Fun Fact: I have studied for four years as an opera singer!
The Hoop House is Hiring!
Do you want to get more involved with the Hoop House? Now you can! The Hoop House is hiring another intern for the Fall of 2025. To learn more about the position and how to apply, check out this link. The Handshake application is available here. We hope to see you in the Hoop House!