Membership > How to Become a Member

1. Read and become familiar with the garden Rules & Regulations and Bylaws. When you pay your dues, you are agreeing to abide by the rules and regulations.

2. Attend a monthly meeting Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month between 7pm and 9pm at St. John – St. Matthew – Emmanuel Church, 283 Prospect Ave (between 5th and 6th Avenues) in the basement.

3. Schedule a New Member Orientation when you attend your first monthly meeting. Orientations are by appointment only. You will schedule an orientation when you attend a meeting. Orientations last approximately 2 hours.

4. Schedule Open Hours and Community Assignments

5. Pay annual dues. All memberships are $20 + $1 key deposit. Dues may be paid at the monthly meeting or on Group Project days, after fulfilling above requirements.

6. New gardening membership is open between Jan. 1 and March 30th. Compost memberships are available year round.