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About The Juneau Community Garden
Mission Statement
The Juneau Community Garden Association exists to provide a safe, organic site for local gardeners, to provide a recreational area for the citizens of Juneau, and to be a facility where public service and education may be made available. History
The Juneau Community Garden Association was formed in 1990 by a group of local gardening enthusiasts needing a place to practice (given Juneau's environment, every year is an experiment, so 'practice' is indeed the appropriate term). We are a non-profit organization which has an agreement with the local government (The City and Borough of Juneau) for use of four acres of public land. Originally the area was a combination dump and off-road racetrack.
Over the years individual plots have been constructed as raised 10' x 20' beds, soil has been added (mostly created as the land was under glacial ice until roughly 100 years ago), storage and event buildings have been erected, a pump and water system installed, and the area fenced to reduce predation by porcupines, deer, bear and other local critters.
Information
The JCGA now has 157 plots, both organic and semi-organic, along with 41 small beds for climbing plants. Currently most plots are occupied, but people do move, loose interest, etc. so if you are interested please contact UAF Cooperative Extension Services at 907-796-6221.
Garden members may retain their plot(s) year to year if desired. Plots are currently $35 per season along with 5 hours of community service to the garden. Climbing beds are $5 per season. Members may have up to two plots per person, along with one climbing bed if desired.
The JCGA hosts several events (pot-luck's, a rhubarb tasting festival, educational activities, etc.) each season, the major one being the Harvest Fair held in mid- to late-August each year. All events are open to the public, which is encouraged to participate.
Board of Directors
- John Thedinga, President
- Delores O’Mara, Vice President
- Alan Davis, Membership Coordinator
- Pat Harris, Secretary
- Susan Alexander, Treasurer
- Odette Edgar, Event Coordinator
- Alea Oien, Maintenance Coordinator
- Lesley DeKrey, Charity Plot Supervisor
- Sandy Williams, Master Gardener Representative
- Darren Snyder, Extension Service Representative
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