GreenThumb Events & Workshops
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GreenThumb workshops are marked with a green border, partner events are marked with a purple border.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Nov19
Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Disorganization creates dysfunction. This two-part workshop series is designed to help your…
Location: GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Nov20
Accessible Gardens: ADA Garden Designs for Pathways and Raised Beds
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by Grow to Learn and GreenThumb Gardens should be accessible to everyone,…
Location: GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Dec 5
Working with Youth in the Garden
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Are you interested in offering young people opportunities to either volunteer or work…
Location: Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Dec10
Make it Rain: Grants for your Green Space
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by Partnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for NYC, and GreenThumb…
Location: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn
Cost: Free
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Dec11
The Enterprising Garden: Sales, Fundraisers, and Markets
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by Kim Vallejo (NY State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets) and GreenThumb…
Location: GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Dec14
DIY Garden Swag: Screen Printing
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Facilitated by Essye Klempner (Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Robert…
Location: Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Dec17
Make it Rain: Grants for your Green Space
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by Partnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for NYC, and GreenThumb Are…
Location: St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Jan 8
Make it Rain: Grants for your Green Space
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by Partnerships for Parks, Citizens Committee for NYC, and GreenThumb Are…
Location: Queens Library Central, Queens
Cost: Free
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Jan12
Open Orchard School: Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Basics
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Facilitated by The Trust for Governors Island, Sam Van Aken (The Open Orchard), Sam Bishop…
Location: Generation X Cultural Garden (in ), Manhattan
Cost: Free
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Jan16
Organizing for Garden Success: Group Structure (Part 1 of 2)
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by GreenThumb Disorganization creates dysfunction. This two-part workshop…
Location: GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Jan22
Community Garden Murals: History and How-To
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by GreenThumb Have you been staring at that blank wall in your community…
Location: Tony Dapolito Recreation Center, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Jan28
Crop Planning 101
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Facilitated by Shephali Patel (Just Food) and GreenThumb Grow more vegetables by…
Location: Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn
Cost: Free
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Feb 5
Rat Academy: Keeping the Garden Rat-Free
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and GreenThumb Learn…
Location: St. Mary's Recreation Center (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
Cost: Free
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Feb11
Blossoming Before Burnout
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by Sacred Vibes Apothecary and GreenThumb Get grounded before the 2020…
Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn
Cost: Free
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Feb13
Organizing for Garden Success: Bylaws (Part 2 of 2)
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.Facilitated by GreenThumb Disorganization creates dysfunction. This two-part workshop…
Location: GreenThumb Office, Manhattan
Cost: Free
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Feb26
Rat Academy: Keeping the Garden Rat-Free
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.Facilitated by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and GreenThumb Learn…
Location: United Community Centers, Brooklyn
Cost: Free