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Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Citywide Nursery Gardening
at Arthur Ross Nursery Parking Lot, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the NYC Parks Stewardship Team at the Citywide Nursery for a hands-on gardening experience where you’ll help pot up perennials into larger grow pots and maintain plant hoop houses.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan 
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hudson & Essex Counties: El Huerto Urbano
at Virtual/Online Workshop
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Esta seria consiste en seminarios web ofrecerán técnicas y consejos sobre un tema de jardinería diferente en cada sesión.
Category: Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Friday, April 4, 2025
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Urban Forest Tree Bed Revitalization
at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us in a hands-on experiment to plant native species in 10 tree beds and help make our city greener.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Spring Garden Workday at Brooklyn's Finest Garden
at Brooklyn's Finest Garden, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Brooklyn's Finest Garden for a spring volunteer day! Volunteers will help clean up and build raised beds to get ready for the open garden season.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday at Floral Vineyard
at Floral Vineyard (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The garden will be hosting it's volunteer day along with the introduction of community programs which will include self sustainable agriculture methods, solar power, & its benefits.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Earth Day Volunteer Day
at Clayton Williams Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Clayton Williams Community Garden for a volunteer workday to help with starting seeds, building raised beds, and spreading mulch.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Garden of Life
at Garden of Life (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities, such as building trellises and spreading soil.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Create A Welcome Station For Your Garden
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Do you want a welcoming way to greet visitors in your garden? Join Lillian, our GreenThumb instructor, for a hands-on workshop to build a welcome station.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Volunteer Garden Workday at Fred McLeod Community Garden
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Fred McLeod Community Garden for a spring volunteer day! Volunteers will help collect weeds and debris and organize the tool shed.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Community Garden Work Day
at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Myrtle Village Green for a celebration of EarthMonth! We’ll be having fun with garden projects like painting, building borders, and cleaning up.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Hotbox Community Build Day w/ The Brotherhood Sister Sol
at ENY Youth Farm, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn more about The HotBox Composting system: a unique thermophilic food waste processing bin that is rodent-proof, super efficient, and takes minimal effort to manage.
Category: Education, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday at Padre Plaza
at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Padra Plaza! Volunteers will help the gardeners remove weeds and debris and spread earth matter.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Earth Week Volunteer Day
at Bronx Sunshine Garden (in ), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Come to Bronx Sunshine Garden and join the garden group and The Mission Continues for a volunteer work day! Assist with repairing planter beds, cleaning debris, and more!
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Accessible Activities, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Open House
at Wave Hill, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
Volunteer Open House
at Wave Hill, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Urban Farm Volunteers
at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Spring Cleanup Volunteer Day
at Robert L. Clinkscales Playground and Community Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet the gardeners and lend a hand! Volunteers will assist with removing weeds, cleaning garden structures, and clearing the walkways for Senior members.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday at Krystal Community Garden
at Krystal Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to Krystal Community Garden! Volunteers will assist with repairing raised garden beds and install temporary greenhouse covers for seed starting.
Category: Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Open House
at Wave Hill, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Wave Hill family as a volunteer! Come explore the many ways you can contribute your time and talents to our engaging community at this special weekend Open House.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Gardening
Free!
Event
Monday, April 7, 2025
Help Build Raised Beds & Enhance The Garden
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come lend a hand to Hornaday Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners build new raised garden beds, prune trees & shrubs, and plant spring seeds.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Garden Conflict Transformation Circle
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
How can we hold space for and resolve conflict within our groups? In these monthly sessions, mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson will facilitate discussion circles for community gardeners to bring their challenges to the group and collectively generate solutions.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Event
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Seed Starting Volunteer Workday
at El Batey de Doña Provi, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Participants will practice beginner-friendly gardening skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Organizing For Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2)
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
This two–part workshop series is designed to help your garden group build a strong foundation to deal with the many issues that arise in a community space.
Category: Education, Workshops, Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Walking, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Team RIVER Volunteers
at 10 Central Road (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Volunteer with Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful!
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Waterfront, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Explore the Future of Farming with Aquaponics!
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Uncover the secrets of nature, build your own ecosystem, and learn how fish and plants work together to grow food in our afterschool Aquaponics Workshop.
Category: Education, Best for Kids, Workshops, STEM Classes, Gardening
Free!
Kids
Introduction to Basic Building Tools: Empowering People in DIY Skills
at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Build your confidence and skills with tools in this welcoming course centering femme-presenting individuals interested in DIY and construction.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Soil & Compost
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Visit Battery Urban Farm and learn to manage the health of your garden soil through a deeper understanding of its composition and biology.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hudson & Essex Counties: El Huerto Urbano
at Virtual/Online Workshop
7:00 p.m.–8:15 p.m.
Esta seria consiste en seminarios web ofrecerán técnicas y consejos sobre un tema de jardinería diferente en cada sesión.
Category: Virtual/Online Events, Gardening
Free!
Friday, April 11, 2025
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Soil & Compost
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Visit Battery Urban Farm and learn to manage the health of your garden soil through a deeper understanding of its composition and biology.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 12, 2025
RESCHEDULED: Volunteer Garden Cleanup
at Good Shepherds Community Group, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Good Shepherds Community Group! Volunteers will help with cleaning up debris, testing & expanding the irrigation system, and starting seeds.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer With EQA: Turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Eastern Queens Alliance is looking for volunteers to help us turn an unsightly lot into a Botanical Garden.
Category: Nature, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday at Moffat Street Community Garden
at Moffat Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come lend a hand to the members of Moffat Street Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners build raised beds utilized for growing food.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Day at Jardin de la Familia
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the garden members! Volunteers will help the gardeners prepare for the growing season by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, starting seeds, and more.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Garden of Eden
at Garden of Eden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Garden of Eden for a volunteer workday where we will handle seasonal maintenance tasks. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Citizens for a Better Community Garden
at Citizens for a Better Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities, such as filling raised beds with soil and disassembling plant structures.
Category: Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Wildlife, Gardening
Free!
Kwanza First Fruit Planting the Seeds and Clean Up Day
at Ashford Street Abundant Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join the garden group at Ashford Street Abundant Garden for a workshop on 1'x1' box spacing and depth digging.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Nature, Volunteer, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class
at Greene Acres Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans.
Category: Education, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Event
Spring Awakening: A Community Composting Event
at Frank White Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This will be an opportunity to learn about Hot Box Composting and to network with other community farmers in NYC.
Category: Education, Nature, Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Workshops, Gardening
Free!
Berry Street Garden Earth Day
at Berry Street Garden
1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Berry Street Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners plant seeds and create recycled art.
Category: Volunteer, Earth Day & Arbor Day, Gardening
Free!
Urban Farming 101 Workshop: Soil & Compost
at Battery Urban Farm (in The Battery), Manhattan
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit Battery Urban Farm and learn to manage the health of your garden soil through a deeper understanding of its composition and biology.
Category: Workshops, Gardening
Free!
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