MEMBERSHIP

LIMELIGHT COMMUNITY GARDEN
INFORMATION and POLICIES

Welcome to your garden! Limelight Community Garden (LCG) is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We cultivate individual growth and neighborhood unity through community gardening, as well as youth gardening education. Our community gardening policies and procedures are important for all gardeners to understand.

If you have any questions about this information, please email hello@limelightcommunitygarden.com

THE GARDEN

LCG consists of garden plots in two sizes: 4’x8’ and ADA/senior raised beds, along with herb beds, butterfly and native gardens, fruit trees and a compost area. The garden also contains common spaces. Our goal is to nurture responsible gardening and create healthy soil organically.

RESERVING YOUR PLOT

Each gardener must reserve a bed which is on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable $75 annual membership fee is required of all gardeners with their own garden bed. If a plot has not be been used within 3 months, the plot will default to the waiting list, or be apportioned to other gardening programs.

ACCESS

LCG maintains a locked gate. The combination will be available to members. A sign-in book is stationed at the entrance. All gardeners are required to sign in and time/date their entry and exit. The last person to leave the garden is responsible for locking the gate. LCG is monitored by security cameras for your safety as well as a deterrent to vandals.

MAINTENANCE

Members are responsible for their own garden plot. Herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Any use of these materials will immediately revoke the member of garden privileges. It is the gardeners’ responsibility to control weeds and trash in their own plots, and to properly clear and dispose of debris in their plot and adjoining pathways. Please return all borrowed tools from the shed to their proper location when finished for the day. All members will be assigned a small area in the garden to keep weeded.

WATER, COMPOST & MULCH

Water and mulch is provided by LCG. We ask that you use water consciously and utilize compost and mulch to reduce any water needs. Compost is generated in our compost area and will be available to members as it completes its cycle. Please do NOT remove compost from the bins yourself.

SAFETY

Children under the age of 12 must have parent or guardian supervision. Any injuries must be brought to the attention of LCG and a report filed with the office. No protruding objects, other than stakes and trellises, may be used in the garden plots without written consent from LCG. Be mindful and respectful of others around you, and of tools in pathway. Every gardener must sign a liability waver prior to membership.

COOPERATION & COMMUNITY
This project can only be successful if all gardeners work together. In addition to your annual membership fee, you are required to contribute your time by participating in clean-up projects. It is the collective responsibility of all gardeners to maintain the beauty and success of our garden. Each member is expected to contribute time to the garden each year. There will be a log to keep track of everyone’s hours. This is an addition to the maintenance of your own garden plot.

REMEMBER

LCG is a small non-profit supported by donated funds that must be raised annually. We are 100% volunteer operated.

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
& Liabilty & Photo/Video Release

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Please check each to acknowledge you understand and agree to the terms Required

I understand that I will not be compenstated for any time spent voluntering, nor am I entitled to benefits, icnlduing employement insurance benefits upon the termination of this agreement of as a result of this service.

I am aware that participation as a volunteer may require periods o work that involve using pitchforks, shovels, getting dirty, being exposed to decomposing food scraps for composting, standin, lifting, carrying weighted matierials (based on volunteer's ability), and exposure to sun and heat inthe elements and will require the exervise of reasonable care to avoid injury. I am voluntraily participad

As consideration for volunterring for Limelight Community Garden, I hereby agree that I, and my assignees, heirs, guardians, and legal represenatives, will not make a claim against or sue Limelight Community Garden or its employees, agents, contractos, colunteers for injury or damage resulting from the negligence, whether active or passive, or other acts, however cuased, as a result of my volunter

that are participating in these activies from all actions, claims, or demands.

I know if I am injured I am not covered by womrkers compensatoin. I authorize LCG to seek emergency treastoment on my behalf. I am responsible for my own medical costs.

I consent to the use and editing of photographs and video of me during volunteer expereinces at LCG.

I have carefully read and understand all the contesnts and aware that this is a release of liabilty, and by signing this document I agree to the terms and signing of my own free will.

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