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GreenThumb Special Events

GreenThumb has five annual events celebrating community gardening in New York City.

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GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards

GreenThumb honors and celebrates community gardeners who are beautifying their neighborhoods, growing healthy food, protecting the environment, and healing their communities at this annual ceremony. 

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GreenThumb EarthMonth

Kick off the start of the community garden season by celebrating Earth Day all month long! Learn new skills at one of GreenThumb's free workshops this month and then attend one of our volunteer workdays at a GreenThumb garden to practice that skill.

people at a GreenThumb GrowTogether workshop work together.

GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

Since 1984, GreenThumb kicks off the growing season with our annual GreenThumb GrowTogether conference, with speakers, workshops, hands-on activities, and networking.

hanging banners made with blue dye with nature shapes at open garden day

GreenThumb Open Garden NYC

Each summer since 2018, GreenThumb partners with community gardens across the city to open their gates to the public at the same time with free activities, tours, performances, educational workshops, volunteer days, and more.

people dance together at event during GreenThumb harvest fair

GreenThumb Harvest Fair

Each fall since 1979, GreenThumb celebrates community gardeners at the end of the gardening season and start of fall at a community garden with fun activities for all to enjoy.