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Apply for the GrowNYC Mini Grant 2021
NYC DOE K-12 public and charter schools can apply for the GrowNYC Mini Grant! Eligible schools can apply for $500-$2000 in credit to a...
Jan 12, 2021


Food, Waste and Climate Workshop Series
How we grow, distribute and dispose of our food has an impact on the health of the planet. Food, Waste and Climate is a three-part series...
Nov 5, 2020


Farmer Scientist: Leaf Color Experiment
Why do leaves change color in the Fall? During October and November in NYC, we can see beautiful leaves of all different colors: green,...
Nov 2, 2020


Grant Writing for School Gardens
Virtual workshop hosted on October 29th, 2020. Looking for funds for your school garden, outdoor learning space, or other school wellness...
Oct 29, 2020


Juice and Smoothies
We hear it all the time: Eat More Veggies! Our educator Susie went out to our GrowNYC Farmstands in Central Brooklyn this summer to ask...
Oct 13, 2020


Climate Change (for Elementary-Age)
Climate change is a big topic, but here are some resources to engage Elementary-aged youth in conversations about climate change and how...
Jul 27, 2020


Books for Youth: Garden, Sustainability, and Climate Justice
Book suggestions for all ages on topics of gardening, the environment, climate change, and food justice! These books are great for a...
Jul 20, 2020


Summer Birds
Governors Island is home to many bird communities that change throughout the year. Many of these same birds can be found citywide,...
Jul 6, 2020


Greenmarket at Home: May
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, GrowNYC Greenmarkets have remained open with additional safety practices to ensure the health and...
Jun 4, 2020


Citizen Science
About Anyone can be a citizen scientist! Citizen science (a.k.a community science) collects data from volunteers, students, and...
May 18, 2020


DIY Newspaper Planting Pots
These easy-to-make pots are perfect for starting seeds. Once your seedlings are strong enough to be transplanted outside in the garden,...
May 6, 2020


Grow a Garden From Fruit Seeds
Translations: (Spanish) (Chinese) (Korean) (English) Before your favorite fruit makes its way from the farm where it was grown to a...
May 6, 2020


Build Your Own Tiny Greenhouse
(En español) (Simplified Chinese) (French) A greenhouse is defined as an enclosed space that is heated and lit by the sun. Short-wave...
May 6, 2020


Pollinators
Growing for Pollinators A garden isn’t only about growing vegetables and fruits. Flowers, trees, and grasses are also important parts of...
Apr 29, 2020


Recycling Challenge
Looking for a fun and educational activity to keep your kids busy for a few hours? Challenge them to an up-cycling competition! By using...
Apr 13, 2020


Nature Collages
One activity that is always a hit for students in the Teaching Garden is nature collages. We do this in two different ways that are easy...
Apr 6, 2020
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