Ginter Urban Gardener - BeautifulRVA

This 12-week course teaches sustainable horticulture, urban greening and community building, to provide citizens with the skills necessary to increase community-supported urban green spaces. Training sessions will take place throughout various Richmond neighborhoods, through presentations, discussions and group activities.

Open to applicants 18 years of age and older
Training will take place September 4th – November 20th
Classes held twice a week / Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm & Saturday 11-2pm
The registration fee is $150 – financial assistance is available
Application Deadline – July 31st, 2019

Interested? Download the training program details and complete your application below.

Name
First Last
What Are Your Preferred Pronouns?*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Gender Identity*
Birthdate*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Occupation*
Educational Level*
Race/Ethnicity/Nationality*
Religious Affiliation (optional)*
Are You a Member of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden?*
- Yes
- No
Have You Volunteered with Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Before?*
- Yes
- No
How Did You Hear About The Ginter Urban Gardener?*
If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please answer the following questions below.
Will You Need Financial Assistance?*
- Yes
- No
Our Minimum Class Registration Fee is $75; Payment Plans Are Available
Number of Dependents at Home*
Family Income*
Are You Able To Commit to the 12 Week Training Schedule?*
- Yes
Classes Meet Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm and Saturday 11 - 2 pm
The Registration Fee is $150. What Amount Are You Able to Pay?*
The Ginter Urban Gardener Program is funded primarily through philanthropic investment which subsidizes student enrollment. The estimated cost per student is $1000.
Please keep these responses to 200 words or less.
Tell Us More About Yourself.*
What Makes You an Ideal Candidate for The Ginter Urban Gardener Program?*
Tell us about your personal and job related interests, and any work you currently do or aspire to do in the community.
What Has Been Your Experience With Gardening and/or Urban Greening & Beautification?*
What Do You Perceive as the Most Pressing Challenge in Your Community?*
What Do You Hope to Attain Through Your Experience in This Program?*