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There are many ways to get involved with WCG. Whether you have a few hours to volunteer, want to lend your expertise, or are looking to support our work more broadly, your participation helps grow a greener, more connected community. Explore the opportunities below and find the way that’s right for you.
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Become a WCG Member
Becoming a member of Watertown Community Gardens connects you with neighbors who care about Watertown's ecology, growing food, and building vibrant community spaces. Membership helps support our mission, and keeps our programs and garden spaces thriving.
General members are able to vote on our slate of Board Members and participate in the governance of WCG by voting on our slate of Board members and any by-laws changes that are proposed each year at our Annual meeting.
Membership Levels
General members are able to vote on our slate of Board Members and participate in the governance of WCG by voting on our slate of Board members and any by-laws changes that are proposed each year at our Annual meeting.
We have three levels of membership.
Description of Level 1
Friend
Annual membership fee: $10
Description of Level 2
Annual membership fee: $25
Ally
Description of Level 3
Annual membership fee: $50
Steward
Watertown Community Gardens thrives because of volunteers. Whether you have a green thumb, strong organizational skills, or just a few hours to give, there’s a place for you here. Help us grow food, community, and environmental resilience in Watertown.
Volunteer
Ways to Volunteer
Join a Committee
Our committees are where ideas become action. From program planning to advocacy and operations, members play a hands-on role in moving our mission forward. These specialized, mission-focused workgroups research issues, provide expertise, and make recommendations to the Board of Directors to increase efficiency.
Help Out at Events
Help us create welcoming, well-run events for the community from setup to cleanup. See an event you’d like to support? Simply register for it and let us know how you’d like to help in the signup form.
Attend a Volunteer Work Day
Volunteering opportunities are offered throughout the growing season for maintaining:
- Garden plots for food donations
- Watertown-Cambridge Greenway
- Public pollinator gardens
Most volunteer opportunities are flexible and open to all skill levels. We provide tools, guidance, and a welcoming environment. You can join for a single work day or get more involved over time. Our upcoming volunteer work days are listed below.
Upcoming Volunteer Work Days
Both of our community gardens currently have waitlists. Complete the form and we’ll be in touch.
Join the Garden Plot Waitlist
Watertown Community Gardens is a volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to green space, supporting local food production, and building climate resilience.
Your donation helps us:
- Maintain and improve community garden sites
- Provide free gardening education and workshops
- Support soil improvements, tools, and accessible raised beds
- Grow native plants and pollinator habitat
- Expand opportunities for residents of all ages
Donate
Where Your Money Goes
We are committed to transparent, responsible use of all funds. A typical $20–$200 donation helps provide:
- $20 – Materials for educational programming for growing food and environmental stewardship
- $55 – Covers the garden plot fee for a community member in need
- $100 – Tools and gloves for community work days
- $200 – Soil, compost, and infrastructure upgrades
Every gift, large or small, directly supports local environmental stewardship, growing healthy food, and community across Watertown.
Other Ways to Give
- Employer Matching – Many companies match employee donations. Check with your employer to double or triple your impact.
- In-Kind Contributions – We also welcome donations of materials, tools, plants, and professional services (e.g. carpentry, landscaping, graphic design). To coordinate an in-kind donation, please contact us.
- Become a WCG Member - Support us year-round and strengthen our local gardening community. Learn more about membership.
- Volunteer with Us - Lend a hand at local work days and events to make a visible difference. See our volunteer opportunities.
Thank You
Watertown Community Gardens thrives because of community participation. Thank you for supporting a greener, healthier Watertown!