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If under 18 years of age, you will be required to have a signed parent/guardian waiver before gardening. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times while in the garden.

Community garden plots are approximately 12' x 4' raised beds. The cost is $20 for the first bed, $35 for two beds, and $45 for three beds, as space allows. There is a $10 garden deposit that is returned at the end of the season once it is confirmed by staff that your plot has been cleaned up and keys are returned at the end of the season.

We understand the rental fee may be a financial barrier for some. This scholarship is meant to allow access to a garden plot for everybody who wants one.

As a gardener of the Lancaster Community Garden, I understand that gardening in the space is a privilege and both the garden and those sharing it must be treated with respect. I agree to read and abide by the "LCG Roles and Responsibilities" document which is available on the Taproot website and will also be sent to the email provided after completion of this registration form. The document must be signed and returned prior to starting in the garden. If I fail to uphold these responsibilities I understand that it may result in verbal and/or written warnings or my removal from the garden upon repeat offenses.

We often take photographs and/or video footage during our programs for use on Taproot Farm & Environmental Education Center’s (Taproot) website, social media pages, and in press releases, brochures, magazines, outside publications, etc. These images may be used for information and promotional materials relating to Taproot's programs and events. By checking the box below, you are providing permission us to use your image as a volunteer participant with our programs. We appreciate your permission as these images will help us to spread the word about our work.

BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECOVER DAMAGES IN CASE OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE CHECKING OFF THE BOX BELOW. YOUR CHECKING THE BOX INDICATES YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS. In consideration of being given the opportunity to participate voluntarily in the Lancaster Community Garden I, on behalf of myself, my legal and personal representatives, heirs, next of kin, spouse, agents, and assigns, hereby: 1. Fully understand and acknowledge that: a. This agreement is between myself and the following organization: Taproot Farm and Environmental Education Center, referred to here as “Taproot.” b. The garden activities in which I voluntarily choose to participate (the “Activity”) may involve the use of certain equipment, including, without limitation, heavy/sharp garden tools. c. There are risks and dangers associated with entering onto the Premises and using equipment for gardening. These risks and dangers include, without limitation, allergic reaction to an insect bite, falling or tripping on uneven surfaces or debris, contracting food-borne illnesses arising from eating the food being grown, losing or injuring a limb. c. The use of equipment including, without limitation, garden tools, is dangerous and could cause serious injury and in some cases death. d. The risks described in this section 1 (the “Risks”) may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition of the Premises where the Activity takes place, the conditions in which the Activity takes place, the condition of the equipment that I am using, or the negligence of the Released Parties named below. 2. Voluntarily assume and accept all the Risks and all responsibility for any losses, liability, costs, damages, claims, demands, or costs that I may incur as a result of or related to my participation in the Activity. 3. Voluntarily release, discharge, and covenant not to sue i) Taproot or any of their employees, independent contractors, agents, owners, officers, directors, shareholders, and subsidiaries; and ii) the owner/operator of the Premises or any of its employees, independent contractors, agents, owners, officers, directors, shareholders, and subsidiaries (hereinafter the "Released Parties") for any losses, liabilities, damages, claims, demands, expenses, or costs that I may incur and which arise out of or are related to my participation in the Activity, the condition of the Premises, or any act, omission, or negligence of the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Agreement, I or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from losses, liability, damages, claims, demands, expenses, or costs that any of the Released Parties may incur as a result of any such claim. 4. Voluntarily agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from losses, liability, damages, claims, demands, expenses, or costs that any of the Released Parties may incur as a result of my participation in the Activity. 5. Voluntarily agree to abide by any rules established or instructions given with respect to my participation in the Activity. I further agree that while participating in the Activity I will refrain from conducting the Activity in an unlawful manner. 6. Voluntarily agree to: a. Enter only those areas designated for use by gardeners; b. Use care to avoid damaging the Premises; c. Refrain from climbing trees or fences; and d. Ensure that any minor(s) (individuals who are under the age of 18 years) for whom I am responsible will be supervised at all times by me. 7. Voluntarily agree that this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire, and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by New Hampshire law. In the event any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the balance of the Agreement shall not be affected or impaired in any way and shall continue in full force and effect. 8. Voluntarily agree that any dispute or claim that arises out of or that relates to i) my participation in the Activity; or ii) this Agreement, or to the interpretation or breach thereof, or to the existence, scope, or validity of this Agreement, shall first be submitted to mediation before a mediator doing business in New Hampshire, to be selected by Taproot. The mediator fees to be equally shared by all parties to the dispute. If not resolved through mediation, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration before an arbitrator doing business in New Hampshire, to be selected by Taproot. The arbitrator fees to be equally shared by all parties to the dispute. Any award rendered pursuant to such arbitration is binding and may be entered as a judgement in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 9. Voluntarily agree that this Agreement will remain in effect for all Taproot activities in which I participate until either revoked by a writing executed by Taproot and me or replaced by a new Agreement executed by Taproot and me. 10. Voluntarily agree that Taproot may, at any time, with or without cause, revoke my right to volunteer for or participate in Taproot events and activities. PARENT / GUARDIAN WAIVER - Any person entering into this Agreement and who is responsible for the supervision of any minors participating in the Activity must read and agree to the following: I, acting as parent, natural guardian, or a person authorized by the parent or natural guardian, have read the foregoing Agreement, understand and consent to its terms on behalf of myself and on behalf of the minors for whom I am responsible, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost that they may incur because of any defect in or lack of capacity to act on behalf of the minors in executing this Agreement. I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO IT, HAVE AGREED TO IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE, AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.