COMPLETE AN APPLICATION 
If you believe that TUGI chapter is a right fit for your school or community, please fill out the application below. The application itself is fairly simple as we are just trying to get to know you a bit better and why you are interested in creating this chapter. 
RECIEVE A TOOLKIT 
All accepted TUGI Chapters will then receive a toolkit containing all information to create your TUGI Chapter. This toolkit contains information on how to set up your social media, curriculum you can you use for workshops, grant opportunities, and more. 
RECRUIT CHAPTER MEMBERS
Next will be time for you to begin recruiting your TUGI Chapter Members! Recommendations on how to go about this is included in the toolkit where we have detailed recommended positions to have and best strategies for recruitment. 
BUILD COMMUNITY/SCHOOL GARDEN
Once all of the infrastructure is set up, it is time to build your garden! This can entail a variety of different gardens depending on your location and what is around you. It could entail revitalizing a previously existing community garden or building your own. Either way we have a team of mentors, team members, and partners that will guide you every step of the way in order to build a successful garden to benefit your community!
PLAN PROGRAMMING 
Using curriculum and programming tips included within the toolkit, it is time design the programs and workshops you will be conducting to benefit your school and community. In this virtual world currently, we also have developed best tips for virtual engagement. 
CONNECT WITH OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
We have a global community and we all are here to help. Connect with our global network of chapters through social media and our monthly global chapter calls. 
The Urban Garden Initiative believes that long term environmental change starts from everyone making sustainable choices in their everyday life no matter how small or large. We are looking for passionate individuals that have a keen understanding of why their community/school would benefit from a TUGI Chapter, areas of potential partnership with local schools, nonprofits and more, and dedication and commitment to starting and successfully launching a TUGI Chapter. We recently closed our current chapter applications but if you believe that you are a good fit to start a TUGI chapter, please email us and we will notify you as soon as our next chapter application cycle opens! In the meantime please check out a few other ways to stay involved. 
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