"I am from Maine but spent most of my life living out of state and moved back about 8 years ago. I live in Casco with my husband, Bobby. In my free time, I enjoy gardening and kayak camping. My background is in public health, nutrition/wellness, and ecoGastronomy and when I learned about the garden, I was really drawn to its mission and the thoughtfulness and care that the organization put into making it a welcoming space for everyone in the community. At the time, I was working for a local Head Start program, and my initial connection with the garden was born out of a desire to share this wonderful resource with the children and families in our program. That has continued as I have worked to support outreach to SNAP recipients in my previous role as a Community Nutrition Educator and my current role as Director at Healthy Oxford Hills. I joined the board in 2020 and serve as Board Secretary. I also participate on the Education and Outreach team and the Executive team. I feel truly blessed to be part of such an amazing organization and to have the pleasure of working alongside such a dedicated team of board members and staff."
Hollie Legee-Cressman
"I moved to Norway 12 years ago from Tulsa, Oklahoma with a collection of books on sustainable agriculture and an idea of slowing down and growing things. I’ve spent most of my time nurturing the growth of my children, while feeding a variety of garden creatures I didn’t previously know existed (I’m looking at you tomato hornworm!). During that time I’ve seen the expansion of the Alan Day Community Garden and have felt lucky to live in a community that values locally grown food. Over the years, I have benefited from the wonderful produce in our CSA Garden Share, the sense of connection at the Friday night Community Market, and the learning opportunities for my children around nutrition and cooking. I am honored to serve on the ADCG Board."
Matt Sunday
"Three and a half years ago, I moved to Norway, Maine with my husband, Jeff. We were looking for a less stressful life in a rural community surrounded by a beautiful natural setting. A few weeks after moving in, we walked down Whitman Street to explore our neighborhood. Seeing the sign outside the garden, we walked down the path leading to the old rustic barn, not knowing what we would find. What we found was a gem nestled in our community. Since then, the Alan Day Community Garden has become a big part of our lives. I serve as a Board Member, on the Development and on the Education and Outreach teams. I teach some of my Snap-Ed cooking classes there, under the pavilion. We have had a garden share, a garden plot, helped build the pizza oven, and cooked pizzas at the Community Market. Being a part of ADCG has rooted us in this wonderful community."
Holly Stuhr