I just registered at the ACGA conference in NYC!!!  Looking forward to tomorrow's discussion regarding how social media helps and supports community gardening and parks...with Ray Oladapo-Johnson (Emerald Necklace Conservancy) and Mike Mennonno (Fenway Victory Gardens).  Is anyone else attending the conference?

About ACGA

Founded in 1978, the American Community Gardening association is a 501(c)3 membership organization serving individuals and organizations that support community gardening and greening in urban, suburban and rural communities across the US and Canada.
 
The ACGA focuses on creating sustainable communities by promoting edible and ornamental gardening, education, urban parks and forestry management, open space preservation and sustainable community planning.
 
We perform this work by:

• Facilitating regional, national and international networks
• Encouraging research, inquiry and evaluation
• Improving organizational effectiveness through education and training
• Publishing periodicals and resource materials
• Serving as a hub for community gardening activities, funding and mentorship

Community gardening improves the quality of life for people by acting as a catalyst for neighborhoods and community development, stimulates social interaction, encouraging self-reliance, beautification and conserving resources. Community gardening also helps families and communities secure access to nutritious food, reduces family food budgets and provides an outlet for recreation, skills development, exercise, therapy and education.
 
We invite you to join us in our good work of supporting community garden leaders and future leaders by becoming a member today…