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Growing Gardeners

Saturday, April 26, 2025

1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.

Your elementary schooler is in for a treat! They’ll join us at the garden to learn about horticulture, make scientific explorations, craft, and journal – all while experiencing the joy of growing veggies! In this weekly drop-off program, each exciting session varies from week to week and is loads of fun!

Dates:

6 Saturday Sessions from 1:30 to 3pm

  • Session 1 – April 26th
  • Session 2 – May 3rd
  • Session 3 – May 10th
  • Session 4 – May 17th
  • Session 5 – May 24th
  • Session 6 – May 31st

Ages: For children in grades 2-5

Cost: $150 for 6-week, 1.5 hour sessions

If registering siblings, select the discounted Sibling Ticket at checkout.

Location: The VCPA Compost Site and Education Garden is located at: Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (next to the Horse Stables).

Registration is required.

Space is limited.


If you have questions, please contact gardening@vancortlandt.org

Location

VCPA Garden & Compost Site in Van Cortlandt Park
Bronx
Directions to this location

Cost

$150 for 6-weeks

Registration

Contact Number

(718) 601-1553

Contact Email

gardening@vancortlandt.org

Categories

Best for Kids, Gardening

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Partner Organization

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance

Contacts

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance: (718) 601-1460
Mosholu Golf Center and Driving Range: (718) 655-9164
Park Enforcement Patrol: (718) 430-1815
Special Events Permits: (718) 430-1848
Sports Permits: (718) 430-1840
Tennis Permits: (718) 430-1848
Riverdale Equestrian Centre: (718) 548-4848
Urban Park Rangers: (718) 548-0912
Van Cortlandt Golf Course: (718) 543-4595
Van Cortlandt House Museum: (718) 543-3344
Van Cortlandt Pool: (718) 548-2415
Friends of Van Cortlandt Park: (718) 601-1460
Van Cortlandt Nature Center: (718) 548-0912