cultivating food, friendships, and community
Our Mission
EVCG is a 503(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community connection and sustainable gardening in the unique conditions of our high-elevation environment. We provide a welcoming space where individuals and families can grow fresh produce, learn practical gardening skills, and engage with nature—all while addressing the challenges of shorter growing seasons, intense sun, and variable mountain weather.
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Our garden supports local food security by offering opportunities for hands-on education, community outreach, collaborative stewardship, and cooperation with the local food pantry, The Market at Crossroads. Through these efforts, we strive to inspire and empower people to cultivate their own food and help build a healthier, more resilient Estes Valley.​
The mission of the Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG) is to enrich the individual, social, and environmental health of the residents of the Estes Valley through gardening and gardening knowledge, by providing residents the opportunity to grow some of their own food, thus encouraging the community to become more sustainable.
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The purpose of the EVCG is to promote gardening enjoyment and a greater understanding of the challenges of high elevation and mountain gardening in the Estes Valley.
The goal of the EVCG is to provide a location for anyone interested in learning about high-altitude tree, fruit, vegetable and flower gardening through experience and mentoring to gather and reap the benefits of locally grown produce.
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The organizational meeting of the corporation was held on September 16, 2014. The bylaws of the Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc., were adopted by the Board of Directors of the corporation as of September 16, 2014.
