GrowNYC Education

Watch the virtual workshop we hosted on March 11, 2026. You'll find follow-up resources below the recording. As the weather warms, spring is a crucial time for school gardens. Thoughtful planning ensures your school garden community can learn valuable lessons, build essential skills, and enjoy the fruits of their labor before the school year ends. We will break down the planning stages for early, mid, and late spring. You'll learn best practices for essential gardening tasks, including garden...

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to highlight Cara Coffina, the District 75 Coordinator of Applied Learning at New York City Public Schools. Over the course of her career, Cara has worn many different hats, from high school Social Studies teacher to Literacy and later STEM Coach. She has supported numerous initiatives across D75, and her work in creating and running the Plant Learn Grow program has made her an important leader in food education, nutrition, and school gardening....

Watch the virtual workshop we hosted on October 16, 2025. You'll find follow-up resources below the recording. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: Identify funding opportunities tailored to school gardens Source the required information on your school demographics Create a narrative that captures the vision and purpose of the school garden project Develop realistic budgets and project timelines Hear local educators share their strategies for writing successful grant applications. View the...