Growing Gardens of Boulder County

“The form 990 is reviewed by members of the finance committee and the full board via email, and is signed by either the treasurer or the chair of the board.”

“Board members annually review and disclose any conflicts of interest in writing.”

“Executive director compensation is approved by the board of directors.”

“Certain summary financial information is available to the public through an annual report.”

“Volunteers helped to maintain the gardens, repair and maintain equipment and facilities, and also helped to run special events. Some volunteers taught classes, and they were also involved in data entry and office help. 1,247 volunteers donated 6,841 hours of their time to maintain our gardens and facilities.”

“Growing gardens food project program: provides seed and plant seedling donations so community members living on low incomes can grow their own food. Growing gardens also partners with many local food banks to provide fresh produce for our community. Cultiva youth project: a diverse mix of at-risk teenagers work daily cultivating a two acre organic garden and participate in the cultiva csa (community supported agriculture) farm model. This program builds leadership, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. We have cultiva summer programs on both our boulder and longmont farms. Additionally teen volunteer groups visiting for service learning projects throughout the growing season. Community garden program: growing gardens manages more than 400 garden plots in 7 different boulder county neighborhoods where families at every level of gardening skill grow food and have a positive community experience. Plots are provided on a sliding scale fee structure. Community classes: growing gardens provides a number of educational classes for members of the public. The topics include: gardening, fruit tree care, landscape planning, beekeeping, cooking, pickling, fermenting and bread making. We also offer classes in partnership with local agencies that serve seniors and people with disabilities. This horticultural therapy program offers weekly gardening classes and activities as well as classes in cooking and crafts using garden plants. Local farm project: the local farm project goals are to create a food hub and education center for sustainable agriculture. It gives greater access and choice of affordable produce for low-income families and provides skills to increase their self-reliance in meeting their own food needs; it expands economic opportunities for youth and farmers. Goat dairy project: the goat dairy operates a micro-dairy with herdshare members, raw milk distribution and classes and events that focus on humane animal husbandry and the role of animals in our local food systems.”