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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
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Gardening Tuesday at Soundview Park
at Soundview Park (Lafayette Ave & Colgate Ave) (in Soundview Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
"Join the Bronx River Alliance & Friends of Soundview Park for stewardship activities such as litter removal, weeding, mulching, watering & planting!
BXRA, Friends of Soundview & volunteers we will be stewarding the Butterfly Meditation Garden in Soundview Park.
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."
Free!
Event
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 5, 2025
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.
Free!
Event
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Free!
Sunday, April 6, 2025
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free!
Care for the Earth Day
at Powers St. Community Garden, Brooklyn, Olive Street Garden, Brooklyn
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!
Tree Care and Compost Application with Big Reuse
at Smiling Hogshead Ranch, Queens
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!
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