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SUMMARY:Death\, Decay\, and Decomposition (462 Halsey Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Come to 462 Halsey Community Farm to learn from Master Composter and deathworker\, Pista\, who will guide attendees through a discussion on death practice and cultural stories of transformations and how it all relates back to the compost pile. Attendees will then learn some basics of compost science and work with the garden’s 3-bin system to embody some of the learnings. \nWe live in a world where resurrection\, rebirth\, and transformation are not just myths and stories we share with each other\, but the actual reality of the Universe we are a part of. Composting is the process of transforming dying\, decomposing organic matter into new life. It is a reminder that death is not the final stage\, but rather a part of a cycle to begin again. \nLocation: 462 Halsey Community Garden\, 462 Halsey Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11221\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: 462 Halsey Community Farm \n\n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/462-halsey-11-2-2025/
LOCATION:462 Halsey Community Garden\, 462 Halsey St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Halloween Candy Giveaway (Halsey\, Ralph\, and Howard Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Join Halsey Ralph & Howard Community Garden for a Halloween candy giveaway\, community event. \nLocation: Halsey\, Ralph\, & Howard Community Garden\, 774 Halsey Street\, Brooklyn\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nLocation Details: 774 Halsey St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11233 \nCost: Free \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/hlsey-ralph-10-31-2025/
LOCATION:Halsey\, Ralph\, & Howard Community Garden\, 774 Halsey St.\, Brooklyn\, 11233
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Garden Workday And Trellis Build at Euclid 500 Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. \nEuclid 500 Community Garden is one of East New York’s largest gardens and a reflection of its local diverse community. The garden group enjoys growing a multitude of culturally-appropriate crops\, hosting community events\, and sharing delicious meals with one another. \nPlease join Euclid 500 Community Garden\, NYC Parks GreenThumb\, and Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Brooklyn Urban Gardeners (BUG) program for a hands-on volunteer day! Fall is a great time to harvest veggies\, prepare raised beds for winter\, remove weeds\, and build new trellises. This is a great opportunity to learn how to join a community garden while supporting an essential community space. Beginners are welcome! No prior experience necessary. Please wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending\, squatting\, and moving. \nFor information about group volunteering\, please contact the GreenThumb Volunteer Program at gt.volunteer@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/euclid-500-10-25-2025/
LOCATION:Euclid 500 Community Garden\, 532 Euclid Avenue\, Brooklyn\, 11208
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Extend Your Growing Season with Low Tunnels (Ponderosa Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Urban gardening doesn’t have to stop when temperatures drop! This workshop will teach you how to build low tunnels to protect cold-hardy crops and extend your growing season in small spaces like community plots\, backyards\, and rooftops. Learn which winter crops thrive in NYC’s climate and how to choose and use materials that fit tight urban gardens. Gain practical\, space-efficient skills to construct sturdy low tunnels so you can keep growing fresh produce through the winter. \nNYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \nLocation: Ponderosa Garden\, 660 East 105th Street\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register Here \nEvent Organizer: GreenThumb\, Ponderosa Garden \nContact Email: fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/extend-your-growing-season-with-low-tunnels-ponderosa-garden/
LOCATION:Ponderosa Garden\, East 105th Street 660\, Brooklyn\, New York\, 11236\, United States
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SUMMARY:GreenThumb's 45th Annual Harvest Fair
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 45th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair on Saturday\, September 27\, 2025 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Herbert Von King Park and Hattie Carthan Community Garden in Brooklyn\, NY. Join NYC Parks GreenThumb and GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops\, live entertainment\, healthy cooking demonstrations\, and more! \nActivities will include:  \n\nMicrogreen Workshop\nGreenThumb Kiosk\nGreening Partners\nDaffodil Giveaway\nSeedling Giveaway\nPick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch and then decorate it\nArchery with the Urban Park Rangers\nBrooklyn Recreation (Arts and Cultural Center)\nLawn Games – corn hole\, sack races\, and more!\nLearn how to play Dominos\nYoga\nScarecrow Making\nFlower Printing\nTea Arts & Culture\nStorytelling with Tammy Hall\nFace Painting\nGarden Tours of Hattie Carthan Community Garden\n\nStay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates and details on the schedule! \nGreenThumb Fresh Chef Contest \nDo you have what it takes to be GreenThumb’s next Fresh Chef? We’re seeking community members to show off their cooking skills at the 45th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair! The GreenThumb Fresh Chef contest challenges participants to replicate their most delicious and nutritious version of a surprise dish demonstrated by a local chef. To learn more and sign-up to participate\, please visit here.\n2025 GreenThumb Harvest Fair Competition \nDo you think you have harvested an award winner? Show off your abundance by sending us your photos of veggies\, herbs\, flowers\, and fruit growing in the garden. Photos of what you grew earlier in the season are eligible to be entered into the competition as well! \nFor categories and guidelines\, please visit our website.\nTo submit your harvest\, please fill out the GreenThumb Harvest Fair Competition Submission Form by Wednesday\, August 27\, 2025. \n*** \nJoin the 2025 Volunteer Team\nHarvest Fair’s success relies on the support of our outstanding community volunteers. We’re looking for a dedicated team of 75 volunteers to help with arts & craft stations\, giveaways\, lawn games\, stage events\, workshops\, event flow\, and other tasks essential to a successful public event. Each volunteer is provided with a boxed lunch and volunteer swag. GreenThumb is able provide or sign a service letter to confirm volunteer hours. Learn more and sign up here: https://forms.office.com/g/JWkN6E2qhz \nLocations:\n– Hattie Carthan Community Garden: 363-365 Clifton Place\, Brooklyn 11216\n– Herbert Von King Park: Marcy Ave & Tompkins Ave between Greene Ave & Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn 11216 \nTime Commitment (7 hours)\n– 6 hours for the event: Saturday\, September 27 from 10 A.M.-4 P.M.\n– 1 hour for the Virtual Info Session: Thursday\, September 18 from 6:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. OR Tuesday\, September 23 from 12 P.M.-1 P.M. \nRequirements:\n– Must be 18 years old or older\n– Must attend one of the separately scheduled Virtual Info Sessions\n– Must be able to commit to the full day\n– Must arrive on time and be ready to start their volunteer shift \nWhat to Expect:\n– Engaging with the general public and sharing information about the event\n– Standing\, moving\, or sitting outside for long periods with opportunities for breaks\n– Supporting GreenThumb staff with setting up and maintaining cleanliness at their assigned station \nFor more information and to register\, please fill out the 2025 Harvest Fair Volunteer Form by pasting this link into your browser: https://forms.office.com/g/JWkN6E2qhz \nFor groups larger than 10\, please reach out to GreenThumb’s Volunteer Program Coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov \nThis event is hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/harvest-fair-2025/
LOCATION:Herbert Von King Park
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Yard Sale Fundraiser (Union St. Garden and Community Development)
DESCRIPTION:Come to Union Street Garden and Community Development for the garden group’s annual yard and craft sale! This is one of the garden’s annual fundraisers to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the garden. \n  \nLocation: Union St. Garden and Community Development\, 1029 Union Street\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Varies. One of the garden’s annual fundraisers to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the garden. \nEvent Organizer: Union Street Garden and Community Development
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fundraiser-9-27-2025/
LOCATION:Union Street Garden\, 1029 Union Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
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SUMMARY:Building a Compost Sifter for Beginners (Maple Street Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Turn your compost into rich\, fine soil with ease! In this beginner-friendly workshop\, you will learn how to build your own compost sifter—a simple tool that helps you filter out large debris and produce smooth\, high-quality compost for your garden. Whether working with a small backyard pile or an urban compost bin\, this course will teach you how to create a sifter using affordable materials and essential tools. This workshop is ideal for anyone new to composting or looking to refine their compost for better gardening results. It requires a minimal carpentry skills. \nNYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \n  \nLocation: Maple Street Community Garden\, 237 Maple St\, Brooklyn\, NY 11225\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register Here
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/compost-sifter-9-13-2025/
LOCATION:Maple Street Community Garden\, 237 Maple Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11225
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday: Fred McLeod Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. \nFred McLeod Community Garden\, FKA Marcus Garvey Tenants Association Garden\, is a thriving community garden in Brownsville with 30 raised beds\, multiple styles of trellises for vertical growing\, a greenhouse\, 3-bin compost\, two apple trees\, and more than 10 varieties of mint. They regularly host youth groups\, special needs schools\, and workshops\, and have received multiple City Parks Foundation grants to improve access and expand community programs. \nJoin GreenThumb and Fred McLeod Community Garden for a public workday to help prepare pathways\, weed\, prune\, paint\, organize tools\, and cover bare soil. Learn about urban gardening while supporting a vibrant\, inclusive community space! Please wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending\, squatting\, and moving. \nFor information about group volunteering\, please contact the GreenThumb Volunteer Program at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fred-mcleod-garden-8-23-2025/
LOCATION:Fred McLeod Community Garden\, Strauss Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
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SUMMARY:Keep Bugs at Bay and Light Up Your Garden! (Georgia Avenue Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Are gnats and mosquitoes crashing your summer evenings in the garden? Want to add a warm\, inviting glow to your outdoor space at dusk? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your natural insect-repellent candles using citronella essential oil\, soy wax\, and beeswax. Personalize your candle by bringing flowers and small garden treasures to embed in your beautiful and functional creation! \nNYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/insect-repellent-candles-8-23-2025/
LOCATION:Georgia Avenue Community Garden\, 328 New Lots Ave.\, Brooklyn\, 11207
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday: Hattie Carthan Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. \n\nHattie Carthan Community Garden is a multigenerational and multicultural community garden in Bedford-Stuyvesant\, Brooklyn named after community advocate Hattie Carthan\, who was instrumental in the planting of over fifteen hundred trees in Bed-Stuy and the creation of the Magnolia Tree and Earth Center\, a group of people who were the first stewards of the community garden. Since 1991\, garden members have continue the tradition of engaging with neighbors to expand their knowledge of plants and learn how to their own food in an urban setting. \nJoin us for a hands-on volunteer day to help beautify the garden for GreenThumb’s 44th Annual Harvest Fair! We’ll work to prepare the pathways\, restore and paint garden furniture\, remove weeds\, and collect debris. This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic community space while learning about urban agriculture. Please wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending\, squatting\, and moving. \nRegister here! \nGroups of 10 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \n\n\nLocation: Hattie Carthan Community Garden  363-365 Clifton Place\, Brooklyn\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register here \nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks GreenThumb\, Hattie Carthan Community Garden \nContact Email: Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/hattie-carthan-7-26-2025/
LOCATION:Hattie Carthan Community Garden\, 363-365 Clifton Place\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T180000
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SUMMARY:Theater in Success Garden
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in 4 wonderful theater workshops in Success Garden. \nTuesday\, July 1: Rooting the Story — Designing with Nature. We begin by exploring the garden as a place full of stories. How can plants\, paths\, and garden structures inspire a scene in a play? We’ll learn about set design and make mini models using natural and recycled materials — imagining how a garden can become the sea\, a village\, or a pirate ship! No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 8: Garden Threads — Costumes from the Earth. From sunhats to pirate coats\, costumes help bring characters to life. We’ll examine how colors\, textures\, and materials — even those found in a garden — can shape a costume. We’ll make simple costume collages and experiment with creating character looks using fabric scraps\, plants\, and imagination. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 15: Bringing It to Life — Lights\, Sounds & Movement. Just as gardens come alive with sound and movement\, so does theater. We’ll play with ways to use light and sound outdoors. Learn how to use what’s already in the garden — from wind chimes to flashlights — to bring scenes to life in playful and meaningful ways. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 22: A Garden in Performance — Sharing Our Creation. It’s time to put all our pieces together! We’ll install our designs in the garden and rehearse a short scene as a group. Everyone has a role\, whether you help direct\, act\, design\, or support. Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the world we’ve built — a joyful celebration of art\, plants\, and people working together. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/theater-success-garden/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Success Garden – East NY\, 449-461 Williams Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
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SUMMARY:Theater in Success Garden
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in 4 wonderful theater workshops in Success Garden. \nTuesday\, July 1: Rooting the Story — Designing with Nature. We begin by exploring the garden as a place full of stories. How can plants\, paths\, and garden structures inspire a scene in a play? We’ll learn about set design and make mini models using natural and recycled materials — imagining how a garden can become the sea\, a village\, or a pirate ship! No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 8: Garden Threads — Costumes from the Earth. From sunhats to pirate coats\, costumes help bring characters to life. We’ll examine how colors\, textures\, and materials — even those found in a garden — can shape a costume. We’ll make simple costume collages and experiment with creating character looks using fabric scraps\, plants\, and imagination. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 15: Bringing It to Life — Lights\, Sounds & Movement. Just as gardens come alive with sound and movement\, so does theater. We’ll play with ways to use light and sound outdoors. Learn how to use what’s already in the garden — from wind chimes to flashlights — to bring scenes to life in playful and meaningful ways. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 22: A Garden in Performance — Sharing Our Creation. It’s time to put all our pieces together! We’ll install our designs in the garden and rehearse a short scene as a group. Everyone has a role\, whether you help direct\, act\, design\, or support. Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the world we’ve built — a joyful celebration of art\, plants\, and people working together. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/theater-success-garden/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Success Garden – East NY\, 449-461 Williams Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T193000
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SUMMARY:Theater in Success Garden
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in 4 wonderful theater workshops in Success Garden. \nTuesday\, July 1: Rooting the Story — Designing with Nature. We begin by exploring the garden as a place full of stories. How can plants\, paths\, and garden structures inspire a scene in a play? We’ll learn about set design and make mini models using natural and recycled materials — imagining how a garden can become the sea\, a village\, or a pirate ship! No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 8: Garden Threads — Costumes from the Earth. From sunhats to pirate coats\, costumes help bring characters to life. We’ll examine how colors\, textures\, and materials — even those found in a garden — can shape a costume. We’ll make simple costume collages and experiment with creating character looks using fabric scraps\, plants\, and imagination. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 15: Bringing It to Life — Lights\, Sounds & Movement. Just as gardens come alive with sound and movement\, so does theater. We’ll play with ways to use light and sound outdoors. Learn how to use what’s already in the garden — from wind chimes to flashlights — to bring scenes to life in playful and meaningful ways. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 22: A Garden in Performance — Sharing Our Creation. It’s time to put all our pieces together! We’ll install our designs in the garden and rehearse a short scene as a group. Everyone has a role\, whether you help direct\, act\, design\, or support. Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the world we’ve built — a joyful celebration of art\, plants\, and people working together. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/theater-success-garden/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Success Garden – East NY\, 449-461 Williams Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T193000
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SUMMARY:Theater in Success Garden
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in 4 wonderful theater workshops in Success Garden. \nTuesday\, July 1: Rooting the Story — Designing with Nature. We begin by exploring the garden as a place full of stories. How can plants\, paths\, and garden structures inspire a scene in a play? We’ll learn about set design and make mini models using natural and recycled materials — imagining how a garden can become the sea\, a village\, or a pirate ship! No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 8: Garden Threads — Costumes from the Earth. From sunhats to pirate coats\, costumes help bring characters to life. We’ll examine how colors\, textures\, and materials — even those found in a garden — can shape a costume. We’ll make simple costume collages and experiment with creating character looks using fabric scraps\, plants\, and imagination. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 15: Bringing It to Life — Lights\, Sounds & Movement. Just as gardens come alive with sound and movement\, so does theater. We’ll play with ways to use light and sound outdoors. Learn how to use what’s already in the garden — from wind chimes to flashlights — to bring scenes to life in playful and meaningful ways. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \nTuesday\, July 22: A Garden in Performance — Sharing Our Creation. It’s time to put all our pieces together! We’ll install our designs in the garden and rehearse a short scene as a group. Everyone has a role\, whether you help direct\, act\, design\, or support. Invite your friends and neighbors to experience the world we’ve built — a joyful celebration of art\, plants\, and people working together. No theater experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for gardens and stories! Register Here \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/theater-success-garden/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Success Garden – East NY\, 449-461 Williams Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T203444Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday: Bed-Stuy Farm
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. \nBed-Stuy Farm is a vibrant green space revitalized through a partnership with the Brooklyn Rescue Mission Urban Harvest Center. It now serves as a community hub and outdoor classroom\, where neighborhood youth learn about food cultivation and community service. The garden supports local food access by distributing fresh produce through its food pantry\, and features two greenhouses\, a chicken coop\, fruit trees\, and numerous raised beds. \nJoin us for a hands-on volunteer day as we upgrade the garden’s aging wooden raised beds with long-lasting metal ones. This is a great opportunity to support a dynamic community space while learning about urban agriculture. Please wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing and bring water and snacks. Note: Some tasks may involve lifting heavy materials and extended periods of bending\, squatting\, and moving. \nRegister here! \nGroups of 10 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \n*** \nLocation: Bed Stuy Farm\, 404 Decatur Street\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks GreenThumb\, Bed-Stuy Farm\, Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/bed-stuy-farm-6-28-2025/
LOCATION:Bed-Stuy Farm\, 404 Decatur Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250513T210950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T210950Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday: Crystal Wells Block Association Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Wells Community Garden invites you to join for a special volunteer workday at the garden! The garden group will be building raised garden beds and getting the space ready for a wonderful growing season. All the supplies (tools\, gloves etc.) will be provided and light refreshments will be available. Come be part of growing our community! \nLocation: Crystal Wells Block Association Community Garden\, 35 Crystal Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: Crystal Wells Community Garden
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/crystal-wells-6-7-2025/
LOCATION:Crystal Wells Block Association Community Garden\, 35 Crystal Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Parks GreenThumb":MAILTO:greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
GEO:40.6782903;-73.8749242
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Crystal Wells Block Association Community Garden 35 Crystal Street Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35 Crystal Street:geo:-73.8749242,40.6782903
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250422T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T104202Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Mortar-Planter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Eric Thomann for a hands-on workshop inspired by techniques he discovered during his travels in Central America. Learn how to create durable 2 to 4-gallon mortar planters using infused landscape fabric and mortar mix. These solid\, stylish planters are built to last a lifetime! GreenThumb will provide all the supplies you need\, and participants will leave with their handcrafted planters and a bag of mortar mix to continue creating at home. Bring a large bag to carry your new planters and materials. This workshop is a perfect opportunity to combine craftsmanship with gardening—don’t miss it! \nNYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/mortar-planter-5-29-2025/
LOCATION:Union Street Garden\, 1029 Union Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Parks GreenThumb":MAILTO:greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
GEO:40.6701373;-73.9592549
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Union Street Garden 1029 Union Street Brooklyn NY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1029 Union Street:geo:-73.9592549,40.6701373
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250422T153217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153503Z
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SUMMARY:Rooted Voices: Spoken Word And Theater in the Garden—Community Sharing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our final spring workshop at Escape to Nature with a special group performance in the garden! Just as a garden reaches full bloom after weeks of care and cultivation\, our stories\, poems\, and scenes have grown from seeds of inspiration into something ready to be shared.\nWe’ll reflect on freedom\, transformation\, and the rhythms of nature—ideas that gardeners and performers experience. Using voice\, movement\, and the natural world as our stage\, we’ll bring our creative expressions to life in a supportive and welcoming space. \nWhat we’ll do:\n– Share poetry and performances inspired by nature’s cycles and storytelling.\n– Use found objects—leaves\, stones\, and branches—to enhance our presentations.\n– Celebrate the connection between theater\, the land\, and community through shared creativity. \nNo theater experience is needed—just a love for creativity\, nature\, and storytelling!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/rooted-voices-spoken-word-and-theater-in-the-garden-community-sharing/
LOCATION:Escape to Nature\, Glenmore Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Parks GreenThumb":MAILTO:greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
GEO:40.674247;-73.8898916
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250429T205325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T205325Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday: Family Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. \nFamily Community Garden is a 12\,000+ sq ft food-producing green space supporting families and community members for multiple generations. During this volunteer day\, participants will engage in a hands-on project to plant a vast\, native pollinator garden. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting involved with a community garden! Bring water\, snacks\, and comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving\, bending\, and squatting for long periods. \nRegister here! \nGroups of 10 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \n  \nLocation: Family Community Garden Brooklyn\, 793 Cleveland Street\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register here \nContact Email: Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/family-community-garden-5-24-2025/
LOCATION:Family Community Garden\, 793 Cleveland Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250422T152808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152808Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Stages: Rituals And Performance in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Escape to Nature as we continue exploring storytelling through movement\, voice\, and creativity! Just as a garden is shaped by the elements—wind\, sun\, and rain—actors use their voices and bodies to bring stories to life. This week\, we’ll dive into “Pirates! The Penzance Musical\,” experimenting with different ways to express emotions and tell a story\, much like a garden expresses itself through colors\, textures\, and seasonal changes. \nUsing found materials like leaves\, twigs\, and stones\, we’ll craft poetry that reflects the characters’ journeys and use nature to inspire movement and expression. Whether it’s the swaying of trees in the wind or the steady growth of a vine\, we’ll find parallels between the natural world and the art of performance. \nWhat we’ll do:\n– Explore how movement and voice shape storytelling\, just as nature shapes a garden.\n– Use natural materials to create poetry and inspire character choices.\n– Reimagine scenes from “Pirates!” Through the lens of nature’s rhythms and transformations. \nNo theater experience is needed—curiosity\, creativity\, and a love for the natural world!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/garden-stages-5-20-2025/
LOCATION:Escape to Nature\, Glenmore Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207\, United States
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GEO:40.674247;-73.8898916
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250422T162600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T165816Z
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SUMMARY:Fae Day 2025 - Neo Brooklyn (Success Garden)
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Afro-Futurist magic\, community\, and creativity in the lush East New York Brooklyn Success Community Garden. Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory experience where nature meets neon\, folklore meets future\, and imagination knows no bounds. Expect music\, interactive art\, cosmic storytelling\, poetry\, and playful rituals that weave technology with ancestral wisdom. Come dressed in your most futuristic fae attire and revel in a day of joy\, connection\, and limitless possibility! \nLocation: Success Garden – East New York\, 449-461 Williams Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: East New York Brooklyn Success Community Garden
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/fae-day-2025-neo-brooklyn-success-garden/
LOCATION:Success Garden – East NY\, 449-461 Williams Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250422T152511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152622Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Earth: Poetry And Movement in Green Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Discover how storytelling and nature come together in this workshop at Escape to Nature! This week\, we’ll explore the theatrical magic of “Pirates! The Penzance Musical”\, a story of adventure\, freedom\, and the unexpected wonders of the world. Just as gardeners work with the unpredictable forces of nature\, actors bring stories to life with movement\, rhythm\, and improvisation. \nThrough performance\, we’ll draw connections between the themes of the play and the cycles of growth\, exploration\, and resilience found in the garden. Using natural and found materials like leaves\, twigs\, and stones\, we’ll craft poetry and reimagine scenes\, giving them new life through a gardener’s perspective. \nWhat we’ll do:\n– Express creativity through movement inspired by nature’s rhythms.\n– Use found objects to create poetry and visual storytelling.\n– Reimagine scenes from Pirates! with themes of discovery\, transformation\, and the wild beauty of the natural world. \nNo theater experience is needed—just an open mind\, a willingness to play\, and a love for nature!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/echoes-5-13-2025/
LOCATION:Escape to Nature\, Glenmore Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207\, United States
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GEO:40.674247;-73.8898916
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Escape to Nature Glenmore Avenue Brooklyn NY 11207 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Glenmore Avenue:geo:-73.8898916,40.674247
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250422T151615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152555Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling in Bloom: Theater in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world where nature and storytelling come together! Stories evolve through words\, movement\, and imagination as a garden transforms with the seasons. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how poetry and performance can bring narratives to life—connecting the themes of growth\, resilience\, and transformation in nature and theater.\nUsing found materials like leaves\, stones\, and branches\, we’ll create poetry inspired by the land and reimagine key moments from the plays “Liberation” and “Pirates! The Penzance Musical.” Through these performances\, we’ll reflect on themes of freedom\, adventure\, and renewal—concepts gardeners intimately understand as they cultivate and care for their spaces. \nWhat we’ll do:\n– Perform short scenes inspired by the natural world.\n– Use objects found in the garden to create poetry and visual storytelling.\n– Connect the plays’ themes to our relationship with the land\, seasons\, and cycles of renewal. \nNo theater experience is needed—curiosity\, creativity\, and a love for nature!
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/storytelling-5-6-2025/
LOCATION:Escape to Nature\, Glenmore Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11207\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NYC Parks GreenThumb":MAILTO:greenthumbinfo@parks.nyc.gov
GEO:40.674247;-73.8898916
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260605T032625
CREATED:20250418T203523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T174443Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workdays at Brooklyn Community Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Spring Garden Workday at Brooklyn’s Finest Garden at Brooklyn’s Finest Garden\, Brooklyn. Volunteers will assist with planting seeds\, cleaning up\, and spreading earth matter. \n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Grapevine Pruning & Trellis Building Workday at Lincoln Road Garden\, Brooklyn. Volunteers will help prune existing grapevines and build a supportive trellis system. \n10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Shed Build Volunteer Day at People’s Garden\, Brooklyn.  Volunteers will learn and practice carpentry skills by assisting gardeners with building a new shed. \n10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Volunteer Workday at Moffat Street Community Garden at Moffat Street Community Garden\, Brooklyn.  Volunteers will help the gardeners build raised beds utilized for growing food. \n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Volunteer Workday at Upon This Rock Community Garden at Upon This Rock Community Garden\, Brooklyn.  Volunteer will participate in a variety of garden tasks such as cleaning debris\, weeding\, tool organization\, and spreading earth matter. \n10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Volunteer Workday: Clifton Place Memorial Garden & Park at Clifton Place Memorial Garden\, Brooklyn. Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities\, such as building raised beds and planting a floral landscape. \n10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Volunteer Garden Workday: Maple Street Community Garden at Maple Street Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Volunteers will assist with building a compost sifting table\, transplanting seed starts\, and general clean-up. There will also be fun wood carving\, crafting activities\, and a food demo. \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Garden Bed Building Volunteer Day at Her-King Alagantic Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Join a volunteer workday to build metal garden beds. \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Spring Seeds Day at Newkirk Community Garden at Newkirk Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Join a volunteer workday to help with starting seeds ahead of the garden season! We may also participant in a general garden clean up and tool shed organization. \n11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Volunteer Garden Workday at Ashford Learning Garden at Ashford Learning Garden\, Brooklyn. Join a volunteer workday to help get the garden ready for spring! Volunteers will help prepare garden beds\, prune and remove weeds\, and plant seeds. \n11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Shed and Tool Cleaning at The Amazing Garden\, Brooklyn. Join a collaborative event of organizing\, cleaning\, and maintaining the garden shed and tools! \n12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Sowing Seeds of Beauty at Amboy Street Community Garden at Amboy Street Garden\, Brooklyn. Volunteers will help the gardeners start seeds\, clean up\, and organize the tool shed. \n12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Volunteer Garden Workday at New Madison Harvest Garden at New Madison Harvest Community Garden\, Brooklyn. Come help prepare the garden for another productive growing season! Seasonal tasks include a general clean up\, organizing tools\, starting seeds\, and more! \n1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Seeding a Vibrant Afro-Indigenous Garden at East New York Farms\, Brooklyn. Gather with us in the garden for seed starting and transplanting alongside stories of Afro-Indigenous crops! During our time together\, we’ll connect and ground ourselves with various seeds relevant to African and Indigenous diasporas. \n 
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/volunteer-workdays-4-26-2025/
LOCATION:Many venues
CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday at Union Street Garden Garden
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about pollinator gardens and then lend a hand with some springtime pruning of our extensive  pollinator beds. Volunteers are also welcome to help with other tasks around the garden as needed such as weeding and herb gardening. Leave with a bundle of herbs or some pollinator seeds to plant at home! \nRegistration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome! \nLocation: Union St. Garden and Community Development\, 1029 Union Street\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: Union Street Garden and Community Development \nContact Email: info.unionstreetgarden@gmail.com
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/union-st-garden-4-20-2025/
LOCATION:Union Street Garden\, 1029 Union Street\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Raised Bed Build Volunteer Day (Good Life Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Good Life Garden! Volunteers will learn and practice carpentry skills by assisting gardeners with building raised garden beds. Bring water\, snacks\, and comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving\, bending\, and squatting for long periods. \nRegistration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome! \nLocation: Good Life Garden\, 46 Goodwin Place\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nEvent Organizer: Good Life Garden \nContact Email: kofi.thomas11@gmail.com
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/good-life-garden-4-19-2025/
LOCATION:Good Life Garden\, 46 Goodwin Place\, Brooklyn\, 11221
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Family Fun,Fitness and Wellness,Free
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SUMMARY:Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class (Greene Acres Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes\, cucumbers\, peas\, and beans. Perfect for small spaces\, this beginner-friendly course covers vine plant needs\, trellis design\, tools\, and step-by-step construction. No experience needed—grow more food with confidence! \nNYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \nLocation: Greene Acres Community Garden  349 Greene Ave Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register Here \nEvent Organizer: GreenThumb \nContact Email: fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/trellis-4-12-2025/
LOCATION:Greene Acres Community Garden\, 349 Greene Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday at Citizens for a Better Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. \nCitizens for a Better Community Garden supports and sustains a diverse group of families and individuals year after year. The garden has over 30 food-producing plots\, a shaded seating area\, and a perennial landscape. During this volunteer day\, participants will engage in meaningful\, hands-on projects\, such as filling new raised beds with soil and disassembling well-used plant structures. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting involved with a community garden! Bring water\, snacks\, and comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving\, bending\, and squatting for long periods. \nSign up here! \nGroups of 10 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \n*** \nLocation: Citizens for a Better Community Garden\, 742 Monroe Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11221\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nLocation Details: Citizens for a Better Community Garden 742 Monroe Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11221 \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Sign up here! \nEvent Organizer: NYC Parks GreenThumb \nContact Email: Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/citizens-garden-4-12-2025/
LOCATION:Citizens for a Better Community Garden\, 742 Monroe Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11221
CATEGORIES:Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Workday at Garden of Life
DESCRIPTION:GreenThumb community gardens are developed\, led\, and cared for by dedicated volunteers who critically upkeep community gardens as public green spaces. Garden of Life is a serene\, green oasis in Bed-Stuy\, Brooklyn cared for by a few long-standing community members. The garden features 16 food-producing plots\, wheelchair-accessible pathways\, and dedicated gathering spaces. \nDuring this volunteer day\, participants will engage in meaningful\, hands-on projects\, such as building two (2) types of plant-supporting trellises and adding soil to vegetable plots. This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting involved with a community garden! Bring water\, snacks\, and comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothing. Please note that some activities may involve lifting heavy material and moving\, bending\, and squatting for long periods. \nGroups of 5 or more can sign up by contacting the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov. \nThis event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/volunteer-workday-at-garden-of-life/
LOCATION:Garden of Life\, 762 Herkimer Street\, Brooklyn\, 11233
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Free,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Garden Mapping (El Puente Espiritu Tierra Community Garden)
DESCRIPTION:Garden mapping is a great way to beat the winter blues and plan for the season. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to create a simple to-scale physical map of their garden space to support garden planning and record keeping. We’ll discuss environmental factors that affect planning\, such as common wind directions\, rainy or dry areas\, the direction of water drainage (lowest area)\, the pattern of the sun\, and any shadows from large structures or trees. Attendees will receive supportive literature on plant spacing\, soil chemistry\, companion plants\, and incompatible plants to support garden planning. \nNYC Parks GreenThumb hosts this event. We are proud to be the nation’s most extensive urban community gardening program\, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support\, community gardens are centers of environmental justice\, ensuring that our city is fairer\, safer\, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public. \n  \nLocation: El Puente: Espiritu Tierra Community Garden\, 203-207 South 2nd Street\, Brooklyn. Directions to this location \nCost: Free \nRegistration: Register Here \nEvent Organizer: GreenThumb \nContact Email: fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov
URL:https://gogreenbk.org/event/garden-mapping-3-23-2025/
LOCATION:El Puente: Espiritu Tierra Community Garden\, 207 South 2nd Street\, Brooklyn\, 11211
CATEGORIES:Education and Activism,Outdoor,Volunteer Opportunities
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