Brownsville – East New York Community Garden Bike Tour

Join GreenThumb and the East Brooklyn Bike Club as we take advantage of the spring weather on this four-mile (mostly flat) bike tour of community gardens in Brownsville and East New York. Find out what is growing at some of Brooklyn’s best NYC Parks GreenThumb gardens. You will learn the unique history of these very special green spaces and talk with the people who make it happen, volunteers who just might want you to join!

Gardens on the bike tour in Brownsville:

• Meeting Point:
  Saratoga Farm: 1965-1971 Fulton Street
• Phoenix Community Garden: 16 Somers Street
• Amboy Street Garden: 208 Amboy Street

Gardens on the bike tour in East New York:

• ENY Youth Farm: 620 Schenck Avenue
• Nehemiah 10 Community Garden: 565 Barbey Street
• Good Shepherds Community Garden: 555-557 Shepherd Avenue

RSVP on Eventbrite. 

Community gardens are volunteer-run green spaces where people can come together around growing food and community. Gardens across the city are seeking new members to plant produce and flowers, host events, maintain community spaces, and contribute extra hands for garden projects! Beginners and experienced gardeners are welcome! NYC Parks GreenThumb supports over 550 community gardens and 20,000 gardeners by providing gardening space, materials and supplies, and technical assistance at no cost. GreenThumb hosts innovative gardening workshops, trainings, and conferences. Learn more on our website.