Rat Academy Field Session

Saturday, April 19, 2025

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Pest Control Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend Rat Academy for Community Gardeners, sponsored by NYC Parks GreenThumb. Learn more about rat management during this in-person session.

NYC 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.

Location

Schomburg Arts Garden

1009 Rev James A Polite Ave

Bronx

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Registration

Event Organizer

GreenThumb

Contact Email

fabiola.caceres@parks.nyc.gov

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