In addition to our regular weekly group sessions, this year we’re offering new ways to get involved in gardening activities, including one-time or regular volunteer sessions at the greenhouse and in the gardens. For more information, please contact Sheryl: sheryl@depotndg.org

What Are Collective Gardens?

Collective gardens promote community building and long-term health by offering seven months of guided gardening sessions and training across five gardens. They aim to address immediate food needs through our harvests, as well as combat the structural barriers that contribute to food insecurity through education and knowledge exchange. Our goal is to establish a collective garden program that is open and accessible to everyone. We recognize the different needs and benefits that may be important to each participant, including:

*Weekly access to fresh, local produce

*Learning and sharing skills in sustainable food production

*Participating in an activity that promotes physical and mental health

*Access to an inclusive green space

*Building connections and deepening relationships with other community members

Community Contribution model

The collective gardens are open to all.  The program uses The Depot’s community contribution model, which is a sliding-scale pricing system that asks participants to contribute to the cost of the services they receive according to their means. This helps support The Depot’s financial sustainability so we can continue to offer quality programs and services to the community. 

Consent policy/statement

When you give The Depot your personal information, you agree that we can use and store it to manage your participation in our programs. We may also use anonymous data (which doesn't include any personal information) to create reports and statistics. We will keep your information for up to 7 years, but you can ask us to delete it at any time. You can read our full privacy policy here.

The information we collect here will be kept confidential by The Depot. For making reports, this information will be shared anonymously and in group format (ex: 60% of our garden participants report they do not have access to another space for growing food).

 Principles of collective gardening:

• Respect and welcome all garden members.

• Share garden knowledge and harvest.

• Arrive on time for the gardening session. Members who are on time are prioritized for harvest.

• Commit to at least 3 gardening sessions/month and one water shift/month.

   

What are your preferred garden sessions?

The following questions are optional, but are helpful to The Depot to gather funds and for reporting purposes.

We use this information to help us to adapt and report on our programs. All data collected here will only be shared in aggregate (for example, we can say that out of 120 participants, 60% were older than 50 and 80% identified as women).

Photo & video releases

Summary: By selecting YES to one or both of the boxes below, I agree to The Depot taking photos and/or recording videos of me. I agree to The Depot sharing these photos and/or videos, including for advertising and/or fundraising purposes, without receiving any monetary compensation.

Please note: You can participate in all Depot programs without agreeing to this media release; however, we ask that you remind staff that you do not want your picture taken if and when someone is taking pictures or videos.

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Contribution

Please read the following, choose your contribution level, and submit this form to complete your registration!

 

What is the Community Contribution Model?
A contribution scale ensures affordable access for everyone while supporting The Depot's financial sustainability. Seasonal contributions range from  $10 to $400, depending on your financial situation. We believe everyone should have access to growing food — so no one is turned away for lack of funds. 

Thanks to generous funders, this program is significantly subsidized so it can remain open and welcoming to all.