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GrowNYC School Gardens

Our mission is to inspire, promote and facilitate the creation of sustainable gardens in public schools throughout New York City. The program was created in 2010 under the name “Grow to Learn” and since then, has established a network of over 900 school gardens in all five boroughs. Join us! 

We Provide:

  • Technical garden assistance
  • Supply giveaways including tools, seeds, seedlings, classroom cooking supplies, and more 
  • 40+ educational workshops each year
  • A monthly newsletter featuring GrowNYC Education resources and upcoming programs from us and our partners. 
  • Visit GrowNYCEducation.org to access resources such as our School Garden Guides, Food Justice Curriculum, Farmstand Business Curriculum, virtual field trips, recorded workshops, and more!

All DOE K-12 public and charter schools can register with us. Register or login here! 
For more info, email schoolgardens@grownyc.org 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For over 50 years, GrowNYC's programs have kept farmers farming, millions of New Yorkers fed, and communities nourished. But today, we face one of the most serious threats in our history and we need your help. 

The ongoing federal policy and funding decisions are undermining GrowNYC’s ability to provide free and affordable food, support small and mid-sized farmers, and maintain a vital food distribution infrastructure. Right now, GrowNYC is facing a $2.3 million funding gap, which threatens our ability to: 

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