Board of Directors Meetings

The RVACG is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors who direct the organizations mission and day-to-day governance.  The board currently meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm either at Spring Green Community Church or (in good weather) the Gardens. 
​Community gardeners and other interested people are encouraged to attend.
​Notices of Board meetings are circulated to the directors and the current gardeners via email. 
Board Members
Officers
President: Rose Ellen Schneider 
Vice President: Doug Rouse 
Treasurer: Melissa Hildebrandt 
Secretary: Kelly Miller
​Directors
Sarah Alt
Brad Dick
​​Chris Everett
Emily Martorano
​Chariann Mitchell
Mary Stellick
Marlon Tafs
Policies & Forms
2026 Gardener Application
2026 Gardener Guidelines
​2026 Junior Gardener Application
​Articles of Incorporation RVACG 2016
Bylaws
​Composting
Equipment
Food Pantry Plots
Garden Plots
Gardener Work Hours
Job Descriptions
Registration
Weed Policy

Mission Statement

 The purposes for which this corporation is organized include the following: 
  1. To provide garden plots to River Valley residents who do not have access to adequate land upon which to grow, nurture and harvest healthy and nutritious food.
  2. To distribute surplus production from individual and community garden plots to food pantries and otherwise to families and individuals in need.
  3. To provide educational opportunities pertaining to sustainable gardening, gardening techniques and harvesting.
  4. To provide through gardening, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle throughout the community.
  5. To improve the quality of life of the community by giving its members the opportunity to participate in and appreciate the gardening experience.
  6. To preserve and improve the beauty of the area through planting of native and non-native plants.

History

  • 2009 - RVACG was organized as a school/community garden through a Creativity Grant with the River Valley School District.
  • 2015 - RVACG became an independent entity.  The Village of Spring Green graciously allowed the RVACG to find a new home in an open parkland in the 900 block of Westmore on the northwest side of the Village. 
  • 2016 - RVACG became an incorporated entity. 
  • 2017 - RVACG became a 501c4 tax-exempt organization.  ​