Preserving Community Greenspace and Creating Oportunites for Connection.
Green Commons of Vermont is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and stewarding a community green space in Putney, Vermont. We provide an affordable home for the Putney Farmers Market and Putney Community Garden, while exploring opportunities to create welcoming spaces for gathering, recreation, and connection.
The Property
2010 & Beyond
Since being established by Transition Putney in 2010 as a cherished gathering place, the Putney Community Garden and Putney Farmers Market have spent the last sixteen years supporting local food and community life. Following Green Commons of Vermont’s 2025 property purchase, GCVT now leases the property directly to both organizations to ensure these vital community traditions thrive for generations to come.
Conservation & management
Following our successful 2025 property purchase, Green Commons of Vermont will ensure that the Putney Common remains a protected, community resource in perpetuity. Governed by a perpetual conservation easement held by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB), our management plan ensures that the 1-acre property remains dedicated to public use, local agriculture, recreation, and community events. Guided by collaborative planning, we will protect the land while keeping it accessible and welcoming for all residents and visitors.
Cultivating our common future
Now that the land is safely in community hands, we will turn our focus to fundraising. We are actively planning for future community enhancements—from expanding garden accessibility and creating recreational areas, to hosting vibrant public educational workshops. Join us in growing a greener, more connected Putney—your support helps cultivate our community green space, local agriculture, and shared outdoor experiences for everyone.
Our Commitment to community
Green Preservation
We safeguard open space for your enjoyment and the planet’s health.
Permenant Protection
Protected in perpetuity by a conservation easement held by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, the Putney Common remains dedicated to public enjoyment, local agriculture, and community life
Community Roots
Local community members came together to establish our nonprofit, Green Commons of Vermont (“GCVT”), dedicated to fostering community bonds and securing the future of the garden and market as vital hubs for building connections
Why Donate to Us?
Your gift directly helps the future of the Putney Common as an inclusive, thriving green space for all of Putney. Contributions help us maintain and improve organic garden infrastructure, support food security programs like the “Boost Your Bread” EBT/SNAP program, and donations to the Putney Food Shelf. Your donation will also help fund exciting upcoming site enhancements such as ADA-accessible paths, educational community workshops, and sustainable site improvements. Invest in the Putney Common where local food, nature, and community spirit grow side by side.