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Greenmarket
November 02, 2015 Affordable Eats Cooking Demos
Who doesn't like a delicious dinner done for a dime? Eating on a budget at your local Greenmarket doesn't have to break the bank. At GrowNYC, we pride ourselves on serving the community of New York City by offering fresh, healthy and local fruits, veggies, dairy,...
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Greenmarket
June 07, 2012 Senator Gillibrand visits Union Square to Challenge Food Stamp Cuts
Marcel Van Ooyen, Executive Director of GrowNYC, welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and fellow anti-hunger advocates to Union Square.On Monday, the Union Square Greenmarket hosted New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Marcel Van Ooyen, executive director of...
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Greenmarket
October 21, 2011 Joel Salatin at Union Sq on Wed, Nov 2
The Union Square Greenmarket will host acclaimed author Joel Salatin for a free Q&A and book signing at the Union Square Pavilion on Wednesday, November 2nd, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.Salatin, whom you may recognize from his appearances in Food Inc. or The Omnivore’s...
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Environmental Education
May 25, 2011 Solar ovens in Union Square
This afternoon, teens from our environmental education program were out cooking food at the Union Square Greenmarket in their pizza box solar ovens. One oven went above 200 degrees!
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Greenmarket
November 01, 2010 Halloween & Candy Apples
On Saturday, Market shoppers at Union Square indulged their sweet tooths on candy apples donated from Terhune Orchards, Locust Grove, and Migliorelli Farms and candied by Deb Gavito, owner of Body and Soul Bakery.Thanks to our wonderful Greenmarket volunteers, who...
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Greenmarket
October 25, 2010 Pumpkin Carving at Union Square
Marc Evan and Chris Soria from Maniac Pumpkin Carvers came out to the Union Square Greenmarket on Saturday and carved two 150-pound pumpkins. Amazing!These locally-grown ghoulish gourds will be on display at the market all week so stop by and see them. Sugar...
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