The UFPIA community gardeners will provide a monthly open house for non-gardeners on Sunday, Oct. 24th from 10am-Noon according to the following guidelines:

1.    The UFPIA garden will be open to everyone for one day of the month from March through October for two hours (closed Nov. through Feb.), normally on the fourth weekend of the month.

2.    Anyone (regardless of membership) is welcome to visit the garden during the open house and there is no fee to enter although donations are always welcome.

3.    Visitors will be required to sign a waiver of liability.

4.    At least one gardener will be on site at all times.

5.    No open house will be held if there is a planned UFPIA community activity taking place in the garden on the scheduled date.

6.    The dates/times will alternate each month on a Sat. or Sun and will be posted in the newsletter and the website.

7.    Non-gardeners must stay on the main walkway or in the grass areas in the front.

8.    Children are welcome; however, they must be supervised by an adult age 18+ at all times and must stay in the grass areas in the front or on the main walkway. No children playing in the pollinator garden or around individual plots or the garden beds.

9.    No pets of any kind are allowed inside the garden or leashed outside at any time.

10. No items (including, but not limited to, flowers, produce, tools, etc.) may be removed from individual plots or the overall garden at any time.

11. No garden furniture may be moved; however, you are welcome to bring your own chair.

12. No access to water use, the shed, use of tools or the compost areas.

13. No smoking, alcohol or loud music is allowed at any time.

14. No more than 20 people are allowed in the garden at one time. (see page 2)

15. When leaving, all trash, personal items, etc. must be removed at time of exit with the garden space left in a clean and orderly manner.

16. Anyone found misusing the garden space will be asked to leave.

17. The garden committee will periodically review the above to determine its feasibility and continuation or make any changes (you will be notified).

18. Visiting the UFPIA garden is at the visitor’s own risk and the UFPIA will not be held responsible for any injury, loss, damage or costs arising out of the visitor’s or family’s presence.