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SUMMARY:8th Annual GreenThumb Open Garden Day NYC
DESCRIPTION:Join NYC Parks GreenThumb for the Annual Open Garden NYC on Saturday\, June 14 and Sunday\, June 15 (rain or shine)! Hundreds of community gardens are opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration. \nOur GreenThumb 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! Open Garden NYC is a great way to meet the garden group members and explore your neighborhood community garden. \nIf your community garden would like to participate\, please fill out the Event Request Approval Form and be sure to answer the Open Garden NYC question to register your event. Your group can participate for a few hours on a single day or both days. We are encouraging all garden groups who are planning to take part in Open Garden NYC to host a free special activity. Activities can include garden tours\, arts and crafts\, musical performances\, volunteer projects\, and much more. \nBrooklyn events are listed below.  Visit GreenThumb Community Gardens page for the full list as well as many events in the other boroughs. \n*** \nStop by all these Brooklyn community gardens to take a tour\, meet members and neighbors\, and find out how to get involved! ALL FREE! \n  \nBrooklyn Open Garden Day Events\, Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 (updated 5/22/25) \n8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn about Water Saving with Wood Chips at 400 Montauk Avenue Block Association\, Brooklyn. Learn about a water saving method using wood chips. Learn how it works and participate in moving wood chips. Bring your own container to take wood chips home with you. All are welcome! Free! \n10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Open Garden Day with Plant Start Giveaway at Halsey\, Ralph\, & Howard Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Halsey Ralph & Howard Community Garden for a plant start giveaway for the community during Open Garden NYC! Free! \n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Open House at Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden during Open Garden NYC! Take a tour of the garden and learn how you can get involved! Free! \n10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Plant Giveaway\, Garden Tours\, Bake Sale at Hollenback Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Hollenback Community Garden will be participating in Open Garden NYC to share the beauty of the garden with our local community. The day will include plant giveaway\, a bake sale\, and more. \n10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Family Friendly Activities at Maple Street Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Tour the garden\, enjoy a food demo\, and join for a book giveaway provided by Brooklyn Book Bodega and kids’ crafts/activities courtesy Wildlife Conservation Society/Prospect Park Zoo. Free! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts in the Garden at Brooklyn’s Finest Garden\, Brooklyn. Join us at Brooklyn’s Finest Garden for a day of arts & crafts and fun for the whole family! Free! \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Healthy Eating Talks & Discussion at Her-King Alagantic Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Her-King Alagantic Community Garden for talks and a discussion on healthy eating by speakers from the Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club. Free! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Multilingual Welcome to Community Gardening in the East at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden\, Brooklyn. There will be Spanish\, Bengali\, and Mandarin-speaking garden members present. Visitors will be welcome to create and take hand-picked herb bundles and watch a composting demonstration. Free! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Open House at Sheffield Garden\, Brooklyn. Open house at Sheffield Garden for the community and neighbors to explore and learn about the organic plants that are growing in the garden and how it affects our life. All are welcome! Free! \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Open House at Family Community Garden\, Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Family Community Garden will be hosting an open house. We will show you what we are growing. Come one\, come all! Free! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Open House at Prospect Farm\, Brooklyn. Come join us at Prospect Farm for Open Garden NYC! We’ll be celebrating Pollinator Week and also doing our regular weekly farm activities – swing by! Free! \n11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Sunflower Seed Bomb Workshop at Newkirk Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Learn how to make sunflower seed bombs in this fun workshop! All materials will be provided to make your own seed bombs to plant in tree pits and vacant areas to beautify our city. Free! \n11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Garden Clean-up and Planting Day at Her-King Alagantic Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Her-King Alagantic Community Garden and help clean-up and plant in the garden! Learn about healthy eating and how to get involved in the garden. Free! \n12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Local Makers Celebration & Open House at Union St. Garden and Community Development\, Brooklyn. Local vendors will be showcasing sustainably made products. The garden will also be open as part of Open Garden NYC\, stop by and enjoy the garden! Free! \n12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.  Open House at Hart To Hart Community Garden\, Brooklyn. There will be baked goods for sale\, free refreshments\, garden tours and kids activities. Free! \n12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Open House at Red Shed Garden\, Brooklyn. Red Shed Community Garden will be hosting Open Garden Day on June 14th. Come by for fun activities\, nature\, and community! Free! \n12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Open House at Umoja Garden (Garden Beautiful)\, Brooklyn. Come to Umoja Garden during Open Garden NYC! Take a tour\, learn about the garden\, and find out how you can get involved! Free! \n12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Open House at Human Compass Garden\, Brooklyn. Come enjoy the Human Compass Garden during Open Garden NYC! The garden will be open to the public to relax and enjoy a brief history of the community garden. All are welcome! Free! \n12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Solar Irrigation at Heaven’s Gate Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Heaven’s Gate Community Garden for a Solar Powered Irrigation System demonstration during Open Garden NYC! Free! \n1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Miguel”Kiki” Cotto performs Latin vocals w/guitar at Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Jardin\, Brooklyn. Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer hosts KikiCotto a locally grown muscian of LOISAIDA of PR heritage to entertain you with popular vocals accompanied by guitar. Free! \n1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Olive St. Garden Open House at Olive Street Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Olive St. Garden to learn about the garden and take a tour! Free! \n1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Open Bluegrass Jam Session at East Fourth Street Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2025 season\, weather permitting. Bring your guitar\, ukulele\, banjo\, etc.\, and join in! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Free! \n1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Open House at Georgia Avenue Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Georgia Avenue Community Garden for an Open House to meet the garden group\, learn about the garden\, and find out how to get involved. Free! \n2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Knit & Crochet with Kellie Pryor at Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Jardin\, Brooklyn. Learn to knit or crochet with Kellie! Some materials provided for free. Kellie is an excellent easygoing instructor who enjoys sharing her love of needle crafts. Free! \n3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Family Friendly Cook Out at All People’s Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to All People’s Community Garden to enjoy a cook out during Open Garden NYC on Saturday\, 14th. All are welcome! Free! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrooklyn Open Garden Day Events\, Sunday\, June 15\, 2025 (updated 5/22/25) \n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Open House at Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden during Open Garden NYC! Take a tour of the garden and learn how you can get involved! Free! \n11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Open House at Sheffield Garden\, Brooklyn. Open house at Sheffield Garden for the community and neighbors to explore and learn about the organic plants that are growing in the garden and how it affects our life. All are welcome! Free! \n12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Brooklyn Balladeers at East Fourth Street Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come to East 4th Street Community Garden to enjoy music by the Brooklyn Balladeers on Open Garden NYC! Free! \n12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Sketch and Draw in Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Garden at Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Jardin\, Brooklyn. Come and sketch in the beautiful Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Jardin -some materials provided or bring your own. Instruction-assistance available if needed. Instructor: Carolyn Ratcliffe. Free! \n2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts\, Gardening\, and Fun at Union St. Garden and Community Development\, Brooklyn. Come join Union Street Garden and Community Development garden group for fun in the garden\, arts and crafts\, and gardening activities! Free! \n2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. The Way to Happiness Workshop at All People’s Community Garden\, Brooklyn. All People’s Community Garden will be hosting a WAY TO HAPPINESS workshop. We will watch THE WAY TO HAPPINESS movie and have discussions following. Free!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/open-garden-day-2025/
LOCATION:Many venues
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Farmhouse Family Day: Caribbean Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Flatbush is full of flags\, food\, and festivities. This Caribbean Heritage Month\, join us as we learn about the cultures here in Little Caribbean that make our neighborhood and community vibrant! Learn about the history of Carnival and why it is a year long festival that spans throughout the Caribbean and South America! \nPrepare for your visit: \n\nFamily Day is from 11AM-3PM with the craft activity beginning at 1PM. This is an all ages event\, ideal for kids ages 4-12.\nTours of the Wyckoff House will be available starting at 12PM\nDress appropriately for the weather – Family Day takes place indoors and outdoors – and wear closed toed shoes if you plan on participating in any farm activities.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/farmhouse-caribbean-heritage-2025/
LOCATION:Fidler-Wyckoff House Park\, E. 59 St.\,Ditmas Ave.\, Clarendon Rd.\, Ralph Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Entertainment,Free,Outdoor
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