Announcing the transition of Executive Director, Lisa Taranto, into the role of Founder

We’d like to announce the transition of Executive Director Lisa Taranto into the role of Founder. Lisa is pursuing the opportunity to open and operate the Allegheny Mountain School, which is dedicated to advancing the principles of permaculture.

Lisa was a founding director of Tricycle Gardens and led the organization for eight years. Under her guidance, Tricycle Gardens built four community gardens, taught programs at three learning gardens and operated Richmond’s first urban farm. 

 During this transition, the Board of Directors has appointed Melissa White, Operations Manager, as the Interim Director. At the same time, the Board is convening a search committee to identify and hire a new Executive Director. 

We maintain our commitment to growing a greener and healthier region. The organization has a full slate of workshops and initiatives planned for the spring and summer, including the Lewis Ginter Plant Sale, Maymont Herbs Galore, urban farm workdays and the conversion of a former gas station in Church Hill into a learning center. Please contact the office (804-231-7767) or email Melissa (melissa@tricyclegardens.org) if you have any questions.