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Building the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders
GrowNYC empowers New Yorkers with knowledge, skills, and support they need to cultivate strong, healthy communities, and gardens.
Our programs teach the interconnectivity between health, environment, and fresh food–we believe these fundamental elements are crucial for growing environmental consciousness and leaders of all ages.
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350K
New Yorkers empowered through agriculture, garden, and nutrition education workshops
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1K+
NYC school gardens in our network
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50+
Workshops and trainings annually
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1,200
Hours of annual training, field trips, and hands on career experience for summer youth interns
Garden Education Cultivating thriving school and community gardens
We provide educators and New Yorkers with the curricula, workshops, and resources they need to sustain flourishing garden spaces.
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Curricula & Resources
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Field Trips to the Teaching Garden
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Workshops & Events
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Garden Support
Nutrition Education Empowering New Yorkers with the knowledge they need to eat fresh and nutritious food
We work with schools, nonprofits, and older adult centers to tell the story of fresh food and why it’s important for our health, the environment, and our communities.
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Curricula & Resources
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K-12 Field Trips
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Educator Trainings & Outreach
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Materials Support
Youth Education Cultivating The Next Generation of Climate Leaders
We offer free curricula and paid opportunities for youth to explore and build exciting careers in food, urban agriculture, and environmental fields.
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Internships
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Curriculum
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Workshops
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Garden Visits
Waste Diversion Education Providing New Yorkers with the tools they need to divert waste from landfills
We support New York City’s Department of Sanitation with curbside composting outreach in residential buildings and partner with businesses and institutions to optimize their waste systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Curbside compost support
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Compost education
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In-person & virtual consultations
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K-12 lessons & guides
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GrowNYC Teaching Garden
Teaching Garden on Governor's Island
The GrowNYC Teaching Garden at Governors Island is a one acre urban farm that aims to engage, excite, and educate New Yorkers in all aspects of urban farming.
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Events
Events
We host workshops about cooking, composting, food justice, gardening, nutrition, and more.
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Resources & Materials
We offer free access to K-12 curriculums and activities for educators, parents, and caregivers. Explore our Learning Center to get started.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
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May 16 2026
Union Square Greenmarket Greenmarket Book Signing with Melissa Pellegrino & Michael Scialabba
Meet Melissa Pellegrino & Michael Scialabba and get a signed copy of their new book, Lido: Recipes & Stories from Italy's Beach Clubs On Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Melissa and Matthew will be at...
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May 21 2026
In-person at PS 216 Arturo Toscanini School Pollinator Habitat in Your School Garden – Part 2
Pollinators are essential to any garden community! Learn how to create habitats that support native bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators in school gardens, community spaces, and even window boxes. Join GrowNYC...
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Jun 06 2026
Union Square Greenmarket Greenmarket Book Signing with Ham El-Waylly
Meet Ham El-Waylly and get a signed copy of his new cookbook, Hello, Home Cooking: Do-Able Dishes for Every Day On Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Ham will be at the Union Square Greenmarket signing and...
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