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Cultivating thriving garden spaces through education and support
We ensure the success of school and community gardens by offering curriculum, workshops, giveaways, and technical assistance to start, maintain, and expand gardens.
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3K
Kids annually take field trips to our Governors Island Teaching Garden
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1,200
School gardens in our network
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180+
Community gardens built
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40+
Educational workshops each year
School Gardens Technical assistance for K-12 educators
We offer educators workshops, curricula, giveaways, and technical assistance, to help them start, maintain, and expand school gardens as learning spaces.
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Upcoming Events & Workshops
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May 02 2026
Union Square Greenmarket Greenmarket Book Signing with Padma Lakshmi
Meet Padma Lakshmi and get a signed copy of her latest cookbook, Padma's All American: A Cookbook On Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Padma will be at the Union Square Greenmarket signing and selling copies of...
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May 08 2026
Virtual GrowNYC Virtual Volunteer Orientation
Interested in volunteering with GrowNYC? Join our online orientation where our Volunteer Program Manager will provide information about GrowNYC, local agriculture and food access, as well as current and upcoming volunteer...
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May 12 2026
Virtual Citizens Committee for NYC Community Leaders Grant Information Session
Join GrowNYC School Gardens and Citizens Committee for NYC for a special school garden focused Info session for CitizensNYC Community Leaders Grant. CitizensNYC has been providing grants and support to community groups with...
Hands on Farm Education Visit the GrowNYC Teaching Garden on Governors Island
Our one-acre urban farm on Governors Island excites and educates visitors in all aspects of urban farming. We host youth, educators, community groups, and volunteers during the week and are open to the public on weekends May – October.
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Community Garden Space Building community gardens since 1978
GrowNYC has built more than 180+ gardens including GreenThumb community gardens and gardens in public housing developments, churches, daycares, and senior centers.
Green Space
Garden and Green Infrastructure Resources
Our how-to guides and videos can help community gardeners, teachers, students, and other green space stewards design and install built elements and green infrastructure systems.
Help grow the next generation of environmental leaders
Ways to Give
Your gift nurtures the gardens, classrooms, and programs that inspire New Yorkers of all ages to care for their environment and take action to protect their city and their planet.
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