- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference
ORGANIZATION: NYCParks GreenThumb
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
21 people are interested
GreenThumb’s annual GrowTogether Conference is approaching and we are seeking volunteers for the day of the conference. Come celebrate the official kick-off of the community gardening season in New York City. The day will be packed with more than 30 workshops on garden-related topics including food systems education, vegetable growing techniques, and garden design for the present and future. The conference will also include kids’ activities and a panel discussion on ways to sustain your garden legacy.
Follow this link to sign up as a volunteer. Breakfast, lunch and a t-shirt will be provided.
For more information about GrowTogether and other GreenThumb events, please visit: http://www.greenthumbnyc.org/gardenevents.html
More opportunities with NYCParks GreenThumb
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About NYCParks GreenThumb
Location:
100 Gold Street, Room 3050, New York, NY 10038, US
Mission Statement
GreenThumb provides programming and material support to over 600 community gardens in New York City. Workshops, which are the access point for supplies, are held every month of the year, covering gardening basics to more advanced farming and community organizing topics.
Description
GreenThumb was initiated in response to the city’s financial crisis of the 1970s, which resulted in the abandonment of public and private land. The majority of GreenThumb gardens were derelict vacant lots renovated by volunteers.
These community gardens, now managed by neighborhood residents, provide important green space, thus improving air quality, bio-diversity, and the well-being of residents. But gardens aren’t just pretty spaces; they’re also important community resources.
GreenThumb gardens are located in all five boroughs in the city. Some are green spaces meant for relaxation and as a community meeting space, others are full-fledged farms, and many are a mix of the types. The volunteer gardeners are the backbone of our program and are of diverse ages and backgrounds.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
199 Chambers StreetNew York, NY 10007
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 8am to 3pm