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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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Feb 24 2026
Virtual Hands-On Garden Skills & Curriculum Integration
Discover how your school garden can become one of your most powerful teaching tools. In this workshop, educators will dig into real gardening skills while learning creative, standards-aligned ways to connect planting,...
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Feb 26 2026
Virtual Root Camp Curriculum Introduction
Join GrowNYC for a training on the Root Camp Curriculum by Ample Table for Everyone. This free 10-lesson curriculum is specifically designed for NYC middle school students, although it could be adapted for other groups!...
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Mar 11 2026
Virtual Spring Preparation for School Gardens
Spring is almost here! Learn to prepare your school garden for the spring season. As the weather warms, spring is a crucial time for school gardens. Thoughtful planning ensures your school garden community can learn valuable...
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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