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from April 1, 2025 to September 27, 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Apr 2

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.
Free!

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Apr 5

Create A Welcome Station For Your Garden

at Hornaday Community GardenBronx

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.
Free!

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Apr 5

Earth Day Volunteer Day

at Clayton Williams GardenManhattan

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.
Free!

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Event
Apr 5

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.
Free!

Apr 5

Community Garden Work Day

at Myrtle Village Green Community GardenBrooklyn

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.
Free!

Apr 5

Hotbox Community Build Day w/ The Brotherhood Sister Sol

at ENY Youth FarmBrooklyn

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.
Free!

Apr 5

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!
Free!

Apr 5

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.
Free!

Apr 5

Easter Egg Hunt

at Nehemiah Ten Community GardenBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Come to Nehemiah 10 Community Garden and join the garden group for an Easter egg hunt! Fun for the whole family!
Free!

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Apr 6

Spring Cleanup Volunteer Day

at Robert L. Clinkscales Playground and Community GardenManhattan

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.
Free!

Apr 6

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.
Free!

Monday, April 7, 2025

Apr 7

Help Build Raised Beds & Enhance The Garden

at Hornaday Community GardenBronx

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.
Free!

Apr 7

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.
Free!

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Event

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Apr 8

Seed Starting Volunteer Workday

at El Batey de Doña ProviBronx

1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Participants will practice beginner-friendly gardening skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Free!

Apr 8

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.
Free!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Apr 9

Introduction to Basic Building Tools: Empowering People in DIY Skills

at Myrtle Village Green Community GardenBrooklyn

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.
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr 9

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.
Free!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Apr12

RESCHEDULED: Volunteer Garden Cleanup

at Good Shepherds Community GroupBrooklyn

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.
Free!

Apr12

Volunteer Day at Jardin de la Familia

at Jardín de la FamiliaBronx

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.
Free!

Apr12

Volunteer Workday at Moffat Street Community Garden

at Moffat Street Community GardenBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

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.
Free!

Apr12

Volunteer Workday: Citizens for a Better Community Garden

at Citizens for a Better Community GardenBrooklyn

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.
Free!

Apr12

Volunteer Workday: Garden of Eden

at Garden of EdenBronx

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.
Free!

Apr12

Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class

at Greene Acres Community GardenBrooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans.
Free!

Apr12

Easter Extravaganza

at Padre Plaza, Success Garden (in )Bronx

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Come to Padre Plaza community garden for an Easter Extravaganza! Festivities will include egg hunt games, music, food, prizes, and more. Fun for the whole family!
Free!

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Kids
Apr12

Kwanza First Fruit Planting the Seeds and Clean Up Day

at Ashford Street Abundant GardenBrooklyn

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.
Free!

Must See
Event
Apr12

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.
Free!

Apr12

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.
Free!

Apr12

Care for the Earth Day

at Powers St. Community GardenBrooklyn, Olive Street GardenBrooklyn

2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join Olive Street Garden and Powers Street Community Garden for a volunteer workday to start seeds and beautify the gardens!
Free!

Apr12

Tree Care and Compost Application with Big Reuse

at Smiling Hogshead RanchQueens

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Join us for a unique tree care event where we will care for both street trees and trees in the edible food forest at Smiling Hogshead Ranch.
Free!

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Apr13

Spring Garden Prep Volunteer Workday

at Melrose New Generation Community GardenBronx

1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join Melrose New Generation Community Garden for a fun-filled day of getting the garden ready for spring! Participants will assist with planting, weeding, and general garden maintenance.
Free!

Monday, April 14, 2025

Apr14

Volunteer Garden Workday at Sweetgum Community Garden

at Sweetgum Community Garden

10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Sweetgum Community Garden! Volunteers will help prepare the garden for spring by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, and planting vegetable seeds.
Free!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Apr16

Getting Ready for Spring Planting - Ponderosa Workday

at Ponderosa GardenBrooklyn

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Ponderosa Community Garden is getting ready for the 2025 season! Help the garden group replace old beds, build new beds, and many other related chores.
Free!

Apr16

Power Tools 101: A Beginner’s Guide for All New Users

at Seasons of Vision GardenBrooklyn

5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly course, designed for femme presenting people but open to all, covers tool types, safety, hands-on practice, and project tips.
Free!

Apr16

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.
Free!

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Apr17

Garden Bench Build Volunteer Workday

at Jardin de las RosasBronx

12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Join Jardin de las Rosas for a volunteer day to clean up the garden and build new garden benches! Participants will practice basic carpentry skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Free!

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Apr19

Volunteer Garden Workday at Vernon & Throop Community Garden

at Vernon and Throop Community GardenBrooklyn

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Vernon & Throop Community Garden! Volunteers will help prepare the garden for spring by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, and organizing garden tools.
Free!

Apr19

Volunteer Workday at JD Wilson Memorial Garden

at Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (in )Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Join Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden for a volunteer workday to help work on the pond, build a new kiddie table, turn and spread compost & more!
Free!

Apr19

Prep the Garden Volunteer Day at Ujamaa Garden

at Ujamaa Community GardenBronx

11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Ujamaa Northeast Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners with cleaning up, organizing, spreading earth matter, and more.
Free!

Apr19

Rat Academy Field Session

at Schomburg Arts GardenBronx

11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Learn more about rat management during this in-person session.
Free!

Apr19

Easter Egg Hunt

at West 23rd Street Community Garden

12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Come to West 23rd Street Community Garden for an Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 years and under. Refreshments will be served. Fun for the whole family!
Free!

Apr19

Eggstra-Ordinary Egg Hunt

at Jardín de la FamiliaBronx

12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Jardin de la Familia will be holding activities to celebrate, for the first time, Easter day. Festivities include fun surprise, candies, raffles, and more!
Free!

Apr19

Garden Re-Design Volunteer Workday

at Las Casitas Community GardenBronx

12:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Build raised beds and redesign the space to accommodate more garden members! Participants will practice basic carpentry skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Free!

Apr19

Plant a Seed Day at Garden of Love

at Garden of LoveManhattan

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join Garden of Love for a volunteer workday to start seeds!
Free!

Apr19

Compost Care Volunteer Day

at Bronx River Community Garden (in )Bronx

12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Come lend a hand to Bronx Rover Community Garden! Volunteers will help turn and harvest compost and learn how to maintain a compost system.
Free!

Apr19

Community Engagement Tea

at Q Gardens Community FarmBrooklyn

1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Come to Q Gardens for a Community Engagement Tea by Tea Arts & Culture and mentee, Noopur Bhandari.
Free!

Apr19

Planting for the Future at Le Petit Versailles Garden

at Le Petit VersaillesManhattan

2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Join Le Petit Versailles for a volunteer workday to meet community gardeners and assist with starting seeds, cleaning up, and general organization of the garden.
Free!

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Apr20

Seeding and Weeding - Spring Gardening

at Pirate's Cove Garden

12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Pirate's Cove Garden invites you to meet our garden and help us prepare for Spring! We will be mulching, planting, and seeding, as well as giving away seeds we collected in 2024.
Free!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Apr22

Sustainable Garden Watering: The Art of Using Ollas

at Amboy Street GardenBrooklyn

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Learn about using an olla, an unglazed terracotta pot that slowly hydrates your plants. This technique helps save water, especially during New York's drought.
Free!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Apr23

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.
Free!

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Apr24

Hands-On Workshop: Decorating Hanging Baskets with Perennials

at Sweetgum Community Garden

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in this fun interactive workshop on decorating hanging baskets with perennial plants!
Free!

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