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As the largest community gardening program in the country, GreenThumb is proud to support community gardens in New York City. We have over 600 member gardens serving 20,000 city residents. Since 1978 we've been committed to providing support to help strengthen gardens, strengthen gardener skills, and strengthen communities. GreenThumb's services take the form of materials and technical assistance, including educational workshops.
What's New
GreenThumb News this week: Art show, ACGA Conference, Workshops and Events
GreenThumb News Go to GreenThumbnyc.org more information on workshops, events, and grants opportunities. CALL FOR ARTISTS! Are you an artist looking for a way to get your art seen? Then sign-up to be part of a one-day art show in a beautiful Community Garden! ART ON DEAN Saturday, August 14, 2010 1 pm – 7 pm All media welcome – including spoken word, dance and performance pieces. NO FEES to…
Grant Opportunities
Grant Opportunities Deadline: October 1, 2010 National Gardening Association's Healthy Sprouts Awards to Support Youth Gardening Programs The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award, which is administered by the National Gardening Association and sponsored by Subaru of America, recognizes and supports youth gardening programs that provide education about the environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in the United States. To…
The Commons in Brooklyn upcoming workshops: Rainwater Harvesting, Beekeeping or Greywater systems
If you're interested in Rainwater Harvesting, Beekeeping or Greywater systems, check out these workshops and visit http://thecommonsbrooklyn.org calendar for more details. RAINWATER HARVESTING Part 1: presentation with Q&A Saturday, July 31, 1:00-3:30 pm RAINWATER HARVESTING Part 2: hands-on workshop Sunday, Aug 1, 11:00 am-3:00 pm This two-part class, taught by Tyler Caruso, a student at Pratt’s…
Last Chance! Reserve Your Space on the GreenThumb ACGA Bus!
There's only a few days left to reserve your space! Get on the BUS! Thanks to generous donations by Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, The American Community Gardening Association, and The GreenThumb community Fund, Inc., we are able to provide discounted travel, conference registration, and lodging for registered GreenThumb community gardeners who want to attend the ACGA’s annual conference. For $200, you receive conference…
Summer Program Guide Now Available!
The 2010 Summer Program Guide for June, July, and August is now available. You can download a copy below or pick up a printed copy at our office or at GT workshops.