Associated Students of
Western Washington University

Welcome to the Outback!

The Outback, a joint program of the Associated Students and Fairhaven College, is a 5 acre farm and wetland restoration site. The purpose of the Outback OELP is to coordinate a wide range of opportunities for students to learn about, develop and implement sustainable land use practices. These opportunities include personal and collaborative events and projects involving habitat restoration, organic gardening, green building, academic partnerships, independent study projects (ISPs), workshops, lectures and classes. The OELP also provides job-related skill building and community networking opportunities for students. These include serving on the Outback Governing Council, volunteering, and participating in work-study and salaried employment.

The Outback Farm loves volunteers and visitors!  Be sure to stop by our volunteer work parties, every Sunday from 11am - 2pm.  Learn about growing food, work in the dirt, and take home delicious vegetables.  All are welcome!

The Outback Farm is located just south of the Fairhaven Residences between 25th St. and South College Way.

Main Office

VU 424

360-650-2433

Staff

So you want to become an Outbacker...

If you want to get dirty, then the Outback Crew is the place for you!  The Outback Crew is the backbone of the Outback Farm.  Open to both work-study students and dedicated volunteers (potentially for ISP credit), being a part of the OB crew is a great way to gain hands-on experience in small-scale agriculture, learn about native habitat restoration, and join a community of the most  excited and dirty students at Western Washington University.

For more information contact Eric Nelson at as.outback@wwu.edu