Cooking Demos with Lift Up Vikes!

Join us for a unique cooking demonstration that celebrates fresh, local ingredients straight from our Recreation Center rooftop garden. In collaboration with Lift-Up-Vikes Food Pantry, our class will guide you through the process of transforming these everyday cooking items and seasonal produce into delicious, easy, and nutritious meals. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just need some fresh recipe ideas, this class offers hands-on experience, practical tips, and creative recipes. Plus, learn about the important work Lift-Up-Vikes does in our community and how we can all contribute to reducing food waste and supporting those in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to cook with purpose and connect with others who share a passion for good food.

Location: Lift Up Vikes Pantry – Berkman Hall 122

Dates and Times:

  • Wednesday, November 6th at 11 am
  • Wednesday, December 4th at 11 am
  • Wednesday, January 22nd at 11 am
  • Wednesday, February 5th at 11 am
  • Wednesday, March 5th at 11 am
  • Wednesday, April 9th at 11 am

Recipes

  • Gazpacho
  • Spaghetti Chicken Stirfry
  • Cucumber and Tomato Salad and Cranberry Brie Dip with Biscuits
  • Roasted Tomato and Bell Pepper Pasta
  • Pinoy Fruit Salad
  • Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake
Sign Up Now

Register for this event by logging into our online portal or using our app, CSU Rec Member Connect. Go to “Programs”, select the “Adventure Recreation” category and register for the “Cooking Demo.” Finally, select “Sign up” and then select “Confirm”.

Explore our Campus and the Cleveland Area

Horticulture tours

Want to see what types of plants we have on campus? Want to get your steps in? Want to go on a guided tour of campus with some friends or classmates? Join Tour lead, Tropical Tim from the Grounds Crew for a Horticulture Tour around campus. During this walk, you will learn about different types of plants on campus led by the person who knows them best, Tim!

Horticulture Tours will be scheduled based on request. Please keep in mind that these must take place before 1:00 pm if you would like to schedule a tour. Do you have a favorite part of campus? We can make sure to visit that area on the tour! Contact Kaitlyn Boellner at k.boellner@vikes.csuohio.edu to schedule a Horticulture Tour today!

Check out what trees we have on CSU’s campus virtually by visiting the Grounds Department’s fantastic resources including a Tree Tour, a Virtual Herbarium, a Map of all Plants on CSU’s campus, and the Original CSU Tree Tour of campus.

Resources

Looking for an outdoor activity but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! Take a look at our map for ideas all within 30 minutes of CSU’s campus. The map includes parks, beaches, birding locations, cycling trails and trailheads, campgrounds, scenic overlooks, fishing, Lake Erie access points, nature centers, and skating areas. This map is meant to serve as an idea bank of outdoor activities near Cleveland. Make sure to do your research about current conditions and activity difficulty before you go!