Community Garden
Mission Statement
The Community Garden is a space where community members of all ages can connect with one another in a hands-on, respectful and peaceful environment around the activity of growing organic food. We are committed to the preservation of open space, native habitat for biodiversity, learning and teaching about organic and sustainable gardening methods.
Our Values
Honesty, Inclusivity, Innovativeness, Enthusiasm
To Achieve our Goals:
- Encourage garden members to set and achieve their goals
- Allow members to participate in decision making and to consider the social and community impacts of the decision
- Work on group projects together for the betterment of the entire garden
- Reciprocate with other local community gardens
- Decelop partnerships and networks with local government and other community organizations within our town
- Focus on the sustainability of programs and initiatives over the longer term
- Act in a non-partisan way at all times
- Act against discrimination - trating everyone equally and with respect
- Aspire to be well governed, effectively managed and a sustainable not-for-profit community organization.