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Note to New and Renewing Members
Included in your membership will be a one-year subscription to Organic Gardening, valued at $10. There are no hidden obligations and you will not receive any bills. Your name, mailing address and email address will be forwarded to the publisher for the purpose of fulfilling your magazine subscription. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your first issue to arrive. If you do not wish to receive Organic Gardening pleased call 800-666-2206 or send a paper request to Rodale, (ACGA) 400 South 10th St. Emmaus, PA 18098-0099. You will need to include your name, address, and a copy of your membership order receipt. Once received and verified a refund will be sent to you in 6 to 8 weeks for any unserved copies remaining on your subscription.
What ACGA Membership Does For You
Regional training workshops
Experts may facilitate trainings in your region around our curriculum, Growing Communities: Community Building and Organizational Development through Community Gardening. Trainings will be catered to your group’s needs, and are designed to improve practical skills.
Publications
As a member, you will receive our annual Greening Review highlighting important topics for community gardeners. The Community Gardener newsletter connects members 4 times a year. Other publications are available at a discount for members.
ACGA Website and List Serve
ACGA operates an information packed website with free downloads. Our list serve group can answer your questions about who is doing what, where, and when; to find information about community gardening related to specific topics; or to share information about something you have discovered.
Annual Conference
Meet with other community gardening and open space advocates and share information, experiences and fun through workshops, seminars, tours and informal discussions.
Mentoring
Mentors are available to identify potential resources and address specific technical matters.
Education and advocacy
ACGA manages Garden Mosaics, a youth and community-based curriculum for young gardeners and teachers. Our advocacy committee works to educate the public and policy makers about the importance of community gardening.
Funding Opportunities
ACGA can help your community garden find funding and grants to help you start or sustain your project.
Voting Privileges
All members get one vote in ACGA’s annual election of the Board of Directors. All members are also eligible to run for membership on the board.
Special discounts
Members often receive discounts and promotions from our sponsors.
Membership Categories
Basic ($25)
Basic membership provides voting privileges, the Community Gardener Newsletter, The Greening Review Journal, our annual report, and discounts on conferences and publications. Join Now »
Professional ($50)
Professional membership provides voting privileges, the The Community Gardener Newsletter, The Greening Review Journal, our annual report, discounts on conferences and publications, plus our annual membership directory. Join Now »
Library ($75)
Library membership includes all Professional membership benefits plus ACGA monographs. Join Now »
Organization ($100)
Organizational membership includes all Professional membership benefits plus conference discounts for four attendees. Join Now »
Sustaining ($500)
Sustaining membership includes all professional membership benefits plus conference discounts for six attendees, and recognition in ACGA publications. Join Now »
Sponsor/Corporate ($1000)
Sponsor membership includes all professional membership benefits plus conference discounts for ten attendees, underwriting privileges at our conference and on our website. Join Now »
$10-$25 Sliding Scale
For seniors, youth, students, and others who cannot afford a basic membership, the sliding scale gives the same privileges as basic membership. Join Now »
ACGA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
Any Questions? Please e-mail lstoia@communitygarden.org