• As an accepted CSU Extension Program – Grand Community Gardener (GCG) I agree to:
• Complete an application, pay bed fees, and contact the site coordinator prior to using my assigned garden bed(s).
• Lock the gate when leaving the garden.
• Keep my garden and the surrounding areas maintained throughout the season and walking paths free of obstruction. Weeds are to be eliminated by pulling or with the use of organic mulches rather than herbicides, unless approved by the GCG Board.
• Understand if my bed is left untended, I will receive a notice by mail or email that I am not in compliance. If within two weeks, the garden does not meet GCG standards, I will receive final notification that my garden bed and privileges have been forfeited. I understand my bed(s) will then revert to GCG use and no refunds will be issued.
• Seek approval from the site coordinator prior to the use of mechanical tillers.
• Plant my bed by July 1st or I forfeit the use of it as well as my fees.
• Volunteer 2 hours per month (May 15th - October 15th) or a total of 10 hours throughout the season.
• Log volunteer hours and information about materials added to my bed if requested by the site coordinator.
• Know that manure aged less than one year and not approved by the site coordinator is not permitted. Commercially processed compost and other soil amendments are allowed without approval.
• Not to store personal gardening tools and equipment at the gardening sites.
• Return tools and equipment provided for common use to the storage areas designated by each site.
• Clean up my bed(s) by October 15th. This includes removal of plant material and weeds.
• Understand that if I wish to retain the same bed and plant winter crops, I will be able to do so provided I have been in good standing as described in this agreement.
• Harvest only those vegetables or flowers which I have planted unless invited to do so by another gardener.
• Fully supervise any children I bring into the garden.
• Keep pets outside of the garden fence.
• Refrain from any illegal activity on the GCG garden site.
• Allow GCG to use photos for promotional purposes. Promotional materials will be used for the sole purpose of increasing awareness of services offered by GCG. We are an educational organization with a mission to enrich the lives of Grand County citizens through education and the opportunity to grow one’s own food.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES: _The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains; to major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, exposure to COVID-19, concussions; and catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. Additionally, there are both foreseeable and unforeseeable risks of injury or death that may occur as a result of traveling to or from Extension activities that cannot be specifically listed.

I, the undersigned participant, exercising my own free choice to participate voluntarily in the activities described above, and promising to take due care during such participation, hereby acknowledge that I have been informed of the nature of the activities and that I am aware of the hazards and risks which may be associated with my participation in the above- named activities, including the risks of bodily injury, death or damage to property which may occur from known or unknown causes. I understand, accept, and assume all such hazards and risks, and, along with my successors, estate, and assigns, forever waive all claims against the State of Colorado, The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System, and Colorado State University, its employees, agents, volunteers, and other persons as set forth above. I understand that I am solely responsible for any costs arising out of any bodily injury or property damage that I may sustain through my participation in normal or unusual acts associated with the above-named activities, regardless of whose fault may be the cause of my injuries or damages, EVEN IF CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS OR NEGLIGENCE.

Further, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System and Colorado State University, and their members, officers, agents, employees, and any other persons or entities acting on their behalf, and the successors and assigns for any and all of the aforementioned persons and entities, against any and all claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, whether presently known or unknown, of any person who suffers any injury, disability, death or other harm, to person or property or both, as a result of my negligent acts or omissions arising out of my participation in and/or presence at the above listed activities.

I have had sufficient time to review and seek explanation of the provisions contained above, have carefully read them, understand them fully, and agree to be bound by them. After careful deliberation, I voluntarily give my consent and agree to this Release from Responsibility, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver.

After completing this form, you must contact the site coordinator for the site you selected above.