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2026 EVCG Policies

Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG)

2026 Gardener License & Contract

This document constitutes an agreement between the gardener (identified below) and the Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG), whereby, in exchange for $80, the gardener will be granted a Gardener's License for an individual garden plot of forty square feet (10 feet x 4 feet) ("Plot") for the period from May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Any additional plots purchased for an additional $80 will be subject to this same License.

Senior gardeners (65 years of age or older), gardeners with senior gardening partners (65 years of age or older), or those with special needs may apply for raised garden plots (originally built with a grant from the Village Thrift Store (VTS)) starting June 1, 2026. All plots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Raised plots that remain unassigned after May 31, 2026, will be offered to other applicants.

If you wish to be considered for a Raised Garden Bed, please check the following:

I attest that I am, and/or my gardening partner is (or will be) age 65 or older by June 1, 2026, and/or have special needs. I wish to be considered for a Raised Garden Bed.

EVCG is committed to providing gardening opportunities to low-income households by offering a percentage of garden beds as sponsored plots (free of charge to the applicant). If you meet the income limits below, please check the following:

I attest that I am eligible for a sponsored plot as my income falls within the following guidelines.

Household size: 1

Annual income not to exceed: $53,640

Household size: 2

Annual income not to exceed: $61,260

Household size: 3

Annual income not to exceed: $68,940

Household size: 4

Annual income not to exceed: $76,560

Gardener's status

I am a NEW Gardener.

I am a RETURNING Gardener

My plot number (if known) as a returning gardener is:

EVCG may be eligible for grants depending on the number/percentage of gardeners who served in the United States Armed Forces. Please indicate your veteran status below:

Please review each of the following terms and conditions to certify that the Gardener has read, understands, and will comply with these terms and conditions:

1. Each garden plot is assigned by EVCG to Gardener at the sole discretion of the EVCG Board of Directors. The EVCG Board will attempt to, but cannot guarantee, the assignment of the same plot used the year before by any returning Gardener.

2. The Gardener agrees to use the Plot according to EVCG's Garden Rules and Policies, which are available on the EVCG website and attached as an addendum to this License.

3. EVCG may terminate this License for violations of Garden Policies at any time in its sole and absolute discretion, by giving written notice to the Gardener of such License termination. EVCG’s License termination shall be effective immediately. In such an event, Gardener agrees to vacate the Plot, remove personal possessions, and shall not be entitled to any refund.

4. Gardener can terminate this License and get a full fee refund by notifying EVCG in writing before June 1, 2025. No refunds will be provided after that date.

5. Gardener hereby grants EVCG and its representatives the right to take photographs and videos of Gardener in conjunction with Gardener’s participation in EVCG activities, events, and services. EVCG may use these images for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity and EVCG electronic content.

6. Gardener agrees to release EVCG, Town of Estes Park, EVRPD, and their staff/volunteers from all liability, claims, or damages for personal injury or property loss related to garden participation, including claims arising from the negligence of said parties.

I confirm that I (and my Gardening Partner, if applicable) have read, understood, and will comply with the EVCG 2026 policies (link at the top of this page).

Gardener Information:

First Name

Last name

Email address

Telephone number

Address

Contact information for the secondary gardener (gardening partner), if applicable. Please provide name, phone number, email address, and mailing address:

Contact information for Guardians of minor gardening partner (if under 18 years of age), if applicable. Please provide the Guardians' name, phone number, email address, and physical address:

Following the confirmation below and payment of the applicable fees, this document constitutes a license agreement between EVCG and the gardener, valid from May 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Signature:

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*** Please note: Payment of fees is due within two weeks of this request. You can pay electronically below or send a check (please include the gardener's name and a breakdown of the fees/donations) to:

EVCG

P.O. Box 4158

Estes Park, 80517

*** If you meet the requirements to receive a free gardening plot, we will contact you within the next two weeks to inform you about availability, as there is a limited number of plots available.

EVCG respects your privacy. This website does not automatically collect data; however, by submitting this form, the information you provide will be sent directly to EVCG so that we can finalize the purchase agreement for a plot of land. We will never sell your information or share your personal data with third parties. If you make a payment through this website, the information provided during the payment process will only be shared with payment processors.