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Help grow a greener city! Join gardening workshops at parks and our GreenThumb community gardens across New York City to learn from our expert gardeners.
Gardening Events
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Help the Garden Day at Highland Park Community Garden
at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join community gardeners at Highland Park Community Garden for their monthly Help the Garden Day event! Learn about this beautiful space and help keep it thriving.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Soundview Park Restoration
at Leland Avenue and O'Brien Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in Soundview Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work.
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Amboy Street Garden
at Amboy Street Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks GreenThumb gardeners and staff for a volunteer day! Volunteers will learn about seasonal garden maintenance by helping remove invasive weeds, plant pollinators, and spread wood chips.
Free!
Event
Falling for Compost: 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 here in NYC. This will be an indoor (greenhouse) & outdoor event.
Free!
Event
Harvest Time at Bay 84th Street Community Garden
at Bay 84th Street Community Garden, Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
All children will take home a starter plant, which has seeds of their choice and soil into a container to take home for the winter. There will be a craft project, along with a BBQ.
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 13, 2024
CANCELLED: 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! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Free!
Greenbelt Native Plant Center Gardening
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Greenbelt Native Plant Center staff for a gardening day!
Free!
Event
Monday, October 14, 2024
Greenbelt Native Plant Center Tour & Seed Harvesting
at Greenbelt Native Plant Center, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join the Greenbelt Native Plant Center staff for a tour of the facility and a day of plant and seed care, and grounds maintenance.
Free!
Event
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace park
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays in October from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!
We will be stewarding a rain garden in Shoelace Park ( 224th street & Bronx Blvd) .
Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor weather and gardening/cleaning activities. We also recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
All gloves and tools needed will be provided by the Alliance.
Please feel free to contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org with any questions or concerns.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
10/16 Young Tree Care at Forest Park
at Seuffert Bandshell Parking lot (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust for young tree care at the Forest Park Picnic Area!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
EcoZone Volunteer Crew Open House
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join an upcoming Open House to learn about joining a committed group of volunteers that work alongside Prospect Park Alliance gardeners in “EcoZones” to keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green and vibrant!
Free!
Tree Planting in Bronx Park
at Bronx River Forest at Burke Bridge (in Bronx Park), Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Bronx Park!
Find our team at the 204th & Webster avenue entrance to Bronx Park (nearest address: 732 E 204th St Suite 2D, Bronx, NY 10467) on Thursday October 17th, from 9:30am-12pm.
Please wear protective clothing that can get dirty (long pants and closed toed shoes), and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. All planting materials and equipment will be provided. For questions, please contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718.542.4124
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Friday, October 18, 2024
Stewardship Event at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance in a series of stewardship days to protect and sustain the Long Island Sound habitat at Concrete Plant Park. Help establish a native plant habitat to feed and house migratory birds and pollinators.
Drop ins are welcome, but register here to stay in the loop with updates and cancellations! We take a break from 12pm-1pm. We get back to the stewardship event after 1pm.
For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542.4121.
This event is generously supported by by the Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Free!
10/18 Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Build it Yourself: Vertical Rainbow Flower Garden
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Discover the art of trellis-making with Eric and plant selection with Chelsea. Our expert staff will guide you in creating a versatile trellis to showcase your favorite plants and flowers.
Free!
Field Guide: Fire Feast
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We come together to consider foods that signify moments of togetherness. This fire feast is to give energies back, to consider our togetherness and how we strive for freedom of others.
Free!
Kids
Annual Harvest Festival at Maple Street Community Garden
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
There will be craft activities for kids, a food demo, an herbal workshop, community reading, compost education, garden tours and "How Plants Work" performance. All are welcome!
Free!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
CANCELLED: 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! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Free!
Monday, October 21, 2024
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Gardening Tuesday at Shoelace park
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance select Tuesdays in October from 10a-12pm for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting at different rain gardens & newly planted tree sites along the Bronx River!
We will be stewarding a rain garden in Shoelace Park ( 224th street & Bronx Blvd) .
Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor weather and gardening/cleaning activities. We also recommend bringing snacks and a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
All gloves and tools needed will be provided by the Alliance.
Please feel free to contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org with any questions or concerns.
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Work Together Wednesday
at Crotona Tennis House (in Crotona Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join our Crotona Park staff to remove litter and trash from around Indian Lake and litter pick around the BBQ areas. Help the Crotona Park Gardener to remove weeds, litter and trash from the park entrance gardens and planted areas. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Meet at the Crotona Park Tennis House located at 1700 Crotona Avenue. Please RSVP to Ismael.Guzman@parks.nyc.gov or call 718-916-8561
Free!
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
at Bronx River Community Garden (in ), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Face climate despair head-on in these monthly, peer-to-peer meet ups.
Free!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
EcoZone Volunteer Crew Open House
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join an upcoming Open House to learn about joining a committed group of volunteers that work alongside Prospect Park Alliance gardeners in “EcoZones” to keep Brooklyn’s Backyard green and vibrant!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Friday, October 25, 2024
Stewardship Event at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance in a series of stewardship days to protect and sustain the Long Island Sound habitat at Concrete Plant Park. Help establish a native plant habitat to feed and house migratory birds and pollinators.
Drop ins are welcome, but register here to stay in the loop with updates and cancellations! We take a break from 12pm-1pm. We get back to the stewardship event after 1pm.
For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542.4121.
This event is generously supported by by the Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Free!
10/25 Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
at Strack Pond (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this summer to engage in hands-on forest restoration work!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
City of Forest Day - Ecology Park Planting
at Ecology Park, Bergen Avenue between Avenue T & Cove Lane
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the NYC Parks Stewardship Team for City of Forest Day! Volunteers will help us replant a section of the park to strengthen it's vibrant and unique ecosystem.
Free!
City of Forest Day at Forest Park: Trail Restoration
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate City of Forest Day with NYC Parks and the Forest Park Trust by helping restore our trails!
Free!
City of Forest Day at Highland Park: Plant Print-Making
at Highland Park Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate City of Forest Day with The Forest Park Trust and learn how to turn plants into prints in this family-friendly and earth-friendly creative workshop!
Free!
Coney Island City of Forest Day Street Tree Care
at Fine Fare Parking Lot, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come work with NYC Parks Stewardship for City of Forest Day to care for local street trees!
Free!
Idlewild Community Peace Gardening
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
We are creating a Community Peace Garden right outside of the Idlewild Environmental Center on an unused street lot, and we need your help!
Free!
Halloween Fundraising at Amazing Garden
at The Amazing Garden (in ), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join the Amazing Garden group for a Halloween event to support the growth of our community's residents. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Floyd Bennett Field Plant Harvesting
at Floyd Bennett Field
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Greenbelt Native Plant Center staff to help harvest a diverse group of native plants at Floyd Bennett Field.
Free!
Event
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! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us!
Free!
Fall Bulb and Garlic Distribution
at Krystal Community Garden
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Krystal's Community Garden will be sharing their garden with Green Guerillas for a Fall Bulb and Garlic Distribution event.
Free!
The Neighbors Market at Hill Street Community Garden
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
The garden group will be giving out fresh produce to the community, recipes that they can create at home, as well as seeds to grow their own food.
Free!
Halloween Fun
at Olive Street Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come to Olive Street Garden for Halloween Garden Tours, candy, and planting daffodils.
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 28, 2024
Gardening and Cooking Afterschool Class at Stars of Hope Community Garden
at Stars of Hope Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gardening with hands-on guidance from expert instructors cultivating their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Tree Planting in Shoelace Park
at Shoelace Park, Bronx
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Help preserve vital habitat along the river by planting native trees in Shoelace Park!
Find our team at the 219th & Bronx Blvd entrance to Shoelace Park (nearest address: 3764 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, NY 10467) on Tuesday October 29th, from 9:30am-12pm.
Please wear protective clothing that can get dirty (long pants and closed toed shoes), and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
All planting materials and equipment will be provided. For questions, please contact jennifer.seda@bronxriver.org or call 718.542.4124
Free!
Friday, November 1, 2024
Stewardship Event at Concrete Plant Park
at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join the Bronx River Alliance in a series of stewardship days to protect and sustain the Long Island Sound habitat at Concrete Plant Park. Help establish a native plant habitat to feed and house migratory birds and pollinators.
Drop ins are welcome, but register here to stay in the loop with updates and cancellations! We take a break from 12pm-1pm. We get back to the stewardship event after 1pm.
For questions or concerns, email Foodway@bronxriver.org or call 718-542.4121.
This event is generously supported by by the Long Island Sound Study and Restore America’s Esturaries.
Free!
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