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Garden Workday at Commitment Garden
ORGANIZATION: NYC Parks GreenThumb
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Commitment Garden is a spacious, food-producing community garden in East New York, Brooklyn. Previously two separate spaces-Triple R Garden (Rest, Reflection, Relaxation) and New Vision Garden-the groups have now merged after removing the shared fence. They’re excited to welcome new members as they begin this new chapter together!
On this volunteer day, participants will help plant a garden border with native flowers and shrubs! Gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring water, snacks, and clothes and shoes/boots that you don’t mind getting dirty. Note that this activity is outdoors and will involve bending, kneeling, and lifting heavy materials.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Address: 590 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn 11207 (between Dumont Ave & Livonia Ave)
Sign up here:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2024/11/16/volunteer-workday-commitment-garden
Groups should contact the volunteer coordinator at Kyleen.Sanchez@parks.nyc.gov before signing up.
This event is co-hosted by NYC Parks GreenThumb. We are proud to be the nation’s largest urban community gardening program, sustaining over 550 gardens throughout New York City. With GreenThumb’s support, community gardens are centers of environmental justice, ensuring that our city is fairer, safer, and greener for all. GreenThumb’s events are free and open to the public.
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About NYC Parks GreenThumb
Location:
100 Gold Street, Suite 3100, New York, NY 10038, US
Mission Statement
Established in 1978, GreenThumb is proud to be the nation's largest urban gardening program, sustaining over 550 community gardens and supporting thousands of volunteer gardeners throughout New York City. GreenThumb gardens create hubs of neighborhood pride and provide a myriad of environmental, economic and social benefits to the neighborhoods in which they thrive. GreenThumb's mission is to support and educate community gardens and urban farming across the five boroughs, while preserving open space. By providing free garden materials, technical assistance, educational workshops, and seasonal programs, GreenThumb supports neighborhood volunteers who steward community gardens as active resources that strengthen communities.
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
590 Schenck AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11207
DATE POSTED
October 29, 2024
SKILLS
- Farming
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 18
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 5 - 10
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation