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Session 004 (Sunday Football⚽️ & Community)

Sun, Oct 11, 12:00 PM

From CALLEFUT NYC- ⚽️Football Community

Come play with CalleFut. Start your Sunday with football ! Fresh energy & Welcoming Community *If you’re looking to sharpen your skills, get a great workout, or just meet new people* *This is your chance to show up, get moving, and enjoy the game.* ⚽ Game Sunday, October 4th 8:00–10:00 AM 💪🏼Optional warmup with equipment 7:25–7:55 AM 📍 Detective Keith L. Williams Park near Liberty Ave & 173rd St, Queens All skill levels are welcome. Bring water & wear turf shoes for safety **RSVP** so we can create the best games possible. Bring your energy, invite a teammate, bring good vibes, and let’s make Session 003 for the books. See you on the field!

1 attendee

Outdoor Art and Community Gardens in Downtown/Lower Manhattan

Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM

From Shorewalkers: Members Only Group

4.9

**Date:** Saturday, October 10, 2026 **Time:** 11:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. (end time may vary depending on time spent in each garden). **Meeting Location:** Inside the Oculus, main floor, near the L’Arte Del Gelato kiosk. **Directions:** Take the #1 train to WTC Cortlandt; R/W to Cortlandt Street; 2/3 to Park Place; A/C to Chambers Street; PATH or E to World Trade Center; or 2/3/4/5, A/C, J/Z to Fulton Street. **Distance:** \~5 miles, with dropout points along the route. **End Point:** First Avenue & E 14th Street (near crosstown buses and the L train). **Pace:** Moderate, with multiple stops; mostly flat city streets, with a few uneven paths inside gardens. **Bring:** Water, snacks/lunch, sunscreen, hat. **Restrooms:** Available at the Oculus (start), Lions Gate Field building in Sara D. Roosevelt Park (Broome & Forsyth), and Tompkins Square Park (near end). **About the Walk** We’ll explore outdoor art installations, murals, and several beloved community gardens in Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Little Italy/SoHo, and the East Village—celebrating the vibrant cultural mosaic that defines New York City. **Highlights Along the Route** * **Oculus Plaza:** Check out the art installation "REWIND" by contemporary New York artist WhIsBe: oversized childhood toy sculptures including a giant gummy bear, rocket ship, dinosaur, robot, and colorful building blocks. * **City Hall Park:** Explore Genesis Belanger's *“Heads or Tails”* installation featuring whimsical sculptures of fruit trees, birds, and reimagined Lady Justice figures that explore value, authenticity, and justice in civic live. * **Manhattan Municipal Building:** Admire the Guastavino tile arch system—a marvel of structural and aesthetic innovation introduced to the U.S. in 1885. * **Police Plaza:** Pause at the *Sugar House Prison Window*, a haunting remnant of a Revolutionary War-era prison with a tragic legacy. * **Freeman Alley:** Take a peek into this narrow Lower East Side passage off Rivington Street famous for its ever-changing graffiti and street-art murals, making it one of New York City’s most vibrant outdoor art spaces. **Community Garden Highlights** * **M’Finda Kalunga Garden:** Founded in 1982 to reclaim public space and support low-income housing. Today, it’s a vibrant hub for cultural events, gardening, and even chickens. The garden sits atop a historic African burial ground, where free and enslaved Black New Yorkers were buried from the late 1700s until 1853. * **Elizabeth Street Garden:** A nearly 200-year-old public space recently saved from demolition thanks to community advocacy. * **Liz Christy Garden:** NYC’s first community garden, established in 1973 by the Green Guerillas. A testament to grassroots urban renewal. * **6th Street & Avenue B Community Garden:** A large, leafy community garden known for its winding paths, flower beds, vegetable plots, fruit trees, and outdoor gathering spaces. Created by neighborhood volunteers in the early 1980s on a former vacant lot, it remains a vibrant community hub that hosts gardening programs, workshops, performances, and seasonal festivals * **6BC Botanical Garden:** A hidden gem in the heart of the East Village, 6BC is beloved by locals and visitors alike—especially for its whimsical tree house with a tiny library tucked inside. It’s a bucket-list stop for anyone who loves secret gardens and community spirit. We'll enjoy our lunch break in M’Finda Kalunga Garden. **Hike Leader** Brigitte (646-651-3911, day-of only). **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/). This walk will count for 5 miles of your total.**

25 attendees

Let's go to the NYC Plant Market

Sun, Oct 18, 5:00 PM

From The New York Permaculture Meetup

4.7

**HOSTED BY:** NYC Plant Market and Culture Lab LIC https://nycplantmarket.com/ **PROGRAMS** Free Community Plant Swap by **[NYC Plant Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/525004068047856)** Free Plant Clinic by **[Plant Daddy MD](https://plantdaddymd.com/)** **Many VENDORS** **Live MUSIC!** **"NYC Plant Market** is more than a marketplace for plants. It’s a movement to reconnect New Yorkers with nature. We bring together local plant shops, independent growers, and small nurseries across the city for a once-a-month curated community market that celebrates urban greening. From rare aroids, beginner houseplants, to handmade ceramic planters, we cultivate not just plants, but a green urban community. Our mission is to make green living accessible, sustainable, and rooted in local culture. Whether you are a beginner or practically Mother Nature, this plant market is for you. Come join the party and learn a thing or two about nature and plants from the community that loves them. See you at the plant market!" LAST EVENT IN THIS SERIES - Don't miss it!

4 attendees

Plant Powered Potluck in Astoria (October 2026)

Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 PM

From Plant Powered Metro New York

4.8

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F59762)! Share in great company and enjoy a wholesome potluck meal with Plant Powered Metro New York when we gather at The Lifestyle Building in Astoria, hosted by Enrica Sacca, PPMNY co-founder and lead organizer. For the potluck, please choose a plant-based recipe with whole plant foods — whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please, no animal-based foods, vegan processed foods, white flours, or added oils, and we ask you to minimize added sweeteners and salt. If this sounds intimidating, don't worry! Contact Enrica at [enrica.sacca@ppmny.org](mailto:enrica.sacca@ppmny.org) to discuss simple dish ideas or check out our recipes at: [ppmny.org/recipes](http://ppmny.org/recipes/). *It's a good rule of thumb to double a recipe you would make at home! Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.*

1 attendee

Crypto and Cigars

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00 PM

From NJ Blockchain | Garden State Crypto

4.7

**Looking to find out what everyone has been building.** This spot is pretty cool, couches and lounge. Its a BYOB place so grab a drink from the deli and come in. Its on the lower level on the far corner across the street from the Hoboken path station. Lets have some conversations, see how we can help each other to achieve our goals in the original **Garden State Crypto** grassroots way. Feel free to join our Telegram chat for further discussions and follow up. [https://t.me/gardenstatecrypto](https://t.me/gardenstatecrypto)

3 attendees

OURS Weekly Coffee Klatch

Fri, Oct 9, 6:00 PM

From OURS Public Clubhouse & Café

Every **Friday morning at 11 am**, we meet at a different coffeehouse or cafe to connect around the OURS project and get to know each other. Join the conversation. This week, we are meeting at **[Criminal Baking](https://www.bing.com/alink/link?url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.criminalbakingcompany.com%2f&source=serp-local&h=%2f6kJ6jSyzVGAfdOtVQQzRqCYhtgrzBTbPQXTLg6riWo%3d&p=lw_magsmlt&ig=903FB0584ACA4E9FBD210E0609233613&ypid=YNB884C0B0DBBF00D3)** **808 Donahue St in Santa Rosa’s Historic West End neighborhood**. It’s a quiet neighborhood spot with great food! LeeAnn says you can order ahead from their menu and have your food ready when you arrive. We can either enjoy the indoor dining room surrounded by local art, or settle onto the front porch if the weather is good. The West End dog park is right across the street, so you can take any four-legged friends for an OURS outing as well. (And remember, all OURS future locations will be dog-friendly too!) ****

5 attendees

🍂🎃 Fall Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden! 🌻🍎

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 PM

From Socially Awkward but I'm Trying

4.8

# 🍂🎃 Fall Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden! 🌻🍎 Come celebrate fall with us at the **Fall Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Botanic Garden!** 🍁🌻🎶 We’ll spend the day enjoying beautiful fall scenery, seasonal activities, entertainment, food, drinks, and plenty of autumn vibes! 🎃🍂 📅 **Date:** Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ **Meet Time:** 11:00 AM 📍 **Meeting Spot:** Brooklyn Botanic Garden Gift Shop 📞 **Host:** Steven — 646-238-9910 We’ll meet **at the gift shop at 11:00 AM** so everyone can find the group before we begin exploring the festival together. ## 🍁 What to Expect The Fall Harvest Festival runs from **11:00 AM to 5:00 PM** and includes fall-themed activities throughout Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Expect a fun mix of: 🎶 Live music and entertainment 🎃 Pumpkin and seasonal activities 🍎 Fall treats and cider 🎯 Lawn games and group activities 🔮 Palm and tarot readings 💃 Dancing and interactive activities 🎭 A costume parade 🌻 Beautiful fall flowers and foliage 🍺 Beer and cider options for adults 🎨 Arts, crafts, and other seasonal fun Feel free to come dressed in your favorite **fall outfit, flannel, or Halloween costume!** 👻🍁 ## 🎟️ IMPORTANT — YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR OWN TICKET This is a **ticketed event**. Everyone attending is responsible for purchasing their **own admission ticket directly from Brooklyn Botanic Garden**. 👉 **Official event information and tickets:** [https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/fall_harvest_festival](https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/fall_harvest_festival) ⚠️ **Your Meetup RSVP does NOT reserve or purchase a ticket for you.** Please do **not RSVP unless you understand that you are responsible for purchasing your own ticket.** I strongly recommend purchasing your ticket in advance so you do not risk the event selling out or having admission issues on the day of the Meetup. ## ☔ RAIN POLICY Please be prepared for the possibility of rain or changing fall weather. This Meetup will follow the **Brooklyn Botanic Garden's official event and weather policy**. If the Garden keeps the festival open, **our Meetup will still take place**, even if there is light rain or less-than-perfect weather. ☔ Please bring an umbrella or rain jacket if needed. If Brooklyn Botanic Garden **cancels or closes the event because of severe weather**, then our Meetup will also be canceled. ⚠️ **The Meetup organizer is not responsible for ticket refunds, exchanges, credits, or weather-related ticket issues.** Any questions concerning your ticket, cancellation, refund, or credit must be handled directly with **Brooklyn Botanic Garden**. ## 🍔 Food & Drinks Food and beverages should be available for purchase during the festival, so we can grab something to eat or drink while enjoying the Garden. 🍔🍎🍺 ## 👥 Meetup Information Please arrive on time so we can enter and explore together. If you have trouble finding the group when you arrive, contact: 📞 **Steven — 646-238-9910** Come out for a fun fall afternoon filled with **pumpkins, music, beautiful scenery, seasonal activities, and new friends!** 🎃🍁🌻 **Hope to see you there!** **Wepa! 🎉**

10 attendees

Three Men by Ernest Gains / Chicken Hawk's Dream by Al Young @ESG

Sat, Oct 10, 6:00 PM

From Quixotic Book Club of New York City

4.8

For this meeting, we'll read: Chicken Hawk's Dream by Al Young (4 pages). Chicken Hawk's Dream" is a well-regarded short story by American poet and novelist [Al Young](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Young), first published in 1968 and featured in the anthology *[New Black Voices](http://masonlibraries.gmu.edu/dscff/s/aaaw/item/654)*. It tells the story of a young Detroit drug addict nicknamed Chicken Hawk who harbors a vivid delusion of becoming a brilliant jazz saxophonist. and Three Men by Ernest Gaines (25 pages) A story about three men who share a jail cell overnight — a young man, an older convict, and a preacher — and what passes between them is a quiet reckoning with dignity, complicity, and what it means to be a man in the Jim Crow South. https://a.co/d/04KCnXhd From *The Spirit*: Elizabeth Street Garden Saved After Long Preservation Fight It took a resolute and shrewd Christopher Marte; a flip-flopping Eric Adams; an unexpected ally in Randy Mastro; and a strategic surrender by Mayor Mamdani but, almost unbelievably, it’s done—and the park lovers won! Over a hundred people gathered at the Elizabeth Street Garden on Saturday to celebrate its permanent preservation after a decades-long battle against plans to turn the space into affordable housing and luxury retail space. “Elizabeth Street Garden lives on,” said Norman Siegel, a civil rights attorney and former executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, who has fought nine separate legal battles on behalf of the garden’s nonprofit over the course of eight years. Siegel praised the community effort. “Nobody can do this alone, it’s a team effort,” the attorney said to a cheering crowd. The serene sculpture garden sits on a city-owned 20,000-square-foot lot on Elizabeth Street in Little Italy. In 2024, the garden community faced eviction after New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, granted the city the right to sell the land to a group of developers for one dollar (the estimated value of the Downtown Manhattan real estate was about $40 million). In return, the developers, Pennrose, RiseBoro Community Partnership, and Habitat for Humanity, pledged to build 123 affordable housing units for seniors. Haven Green, as the project was called, was slated to cost over $80 million. It would have included a public park, commercial space for one of the developers, the metro-area headquarters for Habitat for Humanity, and, most importantly, luxury retail stores to cross-finance the affordability. Shortly before the mayoral election, the Adams administration changed direction and designated the garden “unequivocally and permanently” as parkland. The move abruptly halted construction because any new development on parkland must first be approved by the state legislature through a lengthy process known as alienation. The decision was widely seen as a last-minute effort to protect Elizabeth Street Garden from [Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who vowed to evict the garden](https://www.otdowntown.com/news/elizabeth-street-garden-faces-death-again-this-time-by-mamdani-MF5241952) once in office. The developers pushed back and filed a lawsuit, accusing the city of illegally blocking construction. That lawsuit was dropped last week, allowing the garden to remain in the hands of New York’s Parks Department. During a press conference in the Bronx on Wednesday, Mayor Mamdani blamed former Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro for making it “nearly impossible for any future administration to be able to fulfill a vision of building housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site.” The mayor confirmed that the city would build the affordable homes on two other sites the Adams administration had proposed as alternatives: 22 Suffolk Street and 100 Gold Street. Council Member [Christopher Marte, a longtime supporter](https://www.otdowntown.com/news/elizabeth-street-garden-is-saved-again-by-mayor-adams-randy-mastro-LI5291580) of the garden, described the settlement as [a win-win solution](https://www.otdowntown.com/news/elizabeth-street-garden-saved-mayor-adams-christopher-marte-strike-historic-housing-deal-EA4750431). “For years, people were told they had to choose between protecting one of our neighborhood’s most cherished green spaces and building desperately needed affordable housing. This agreement proves that with creativity and a willingness to listen, New York City can do both,” his statement read. **”It’s Mind-Boggling How These Decisions Were Made”** But a neighbor who lives next to the garden inside one of the Little Italy Restoration Apartments, also known as LIRA, part of Section 8 housing, told Straus News that even though the legal battle has been won, [the “false narrative” lingers](https://www.otdowntown.com/news/elizabeth-st-garden-gets-reprieve-but-eviction-senior-housing-still-likely-to-follow-AD3858741). “There’s been a coordinated misinformation campaign,” Romine explained, “that selfish rich people were trying to screw over a bunch of seniors.” Romine noted that the media was reporting “celebrities” saved the garden. When the community faced eviction, over one million people wrote letters to then-Mayor Adams begging him to preserve the green space, including actor Robert De Niro, director Martin Scorsese, and poet and singer Patti Smith. De Niro wrote that supporting “affordable housing” should be as important as “preserving the character of our neighborhoods,” while Smith warned that New York was “in danger of becoming a developer’s unchecked haven.” “All the media reporting I’ve seen is about celebrities,” Romine fumed. “Martin Scorsese grew up on Elizabeth Street. It’s a historic district. He recognized that this is a place where the community has gathered for generations. And that this was a land grab. It was all about real estate.” Romine pointed out that children from the neighboring public school, P.S. 130, wrote letters, alongside “low income seniors, families, artists, small businesses, all kinds of people.” She described the group of supporters as “very diverse,” noting that the green space is also used by people who cannot afford restaurants to eat their brown bag lunches. “The choice of this site was never about affordable housing, it was always about the retail space that people don’t talk about. The developer’s plans for the mini malls on both sides of the garden,” Romine said. Another aspect the media completely ignored, Romine lamented, was that the development would have swallowed up half of the private courtyard that belongs to the LIRA building and borders the garden via an 80-foot fence. Built in 1981 through an Italian- and Chinese-American immigrant-led coalition, LIRA’s original deed required the city to keep the neighboring lot exclusively for community recreation. Romine blamed former Council Member Margaret S. Chin for pushing a “back-room deal” with developers that bypassed community input and carved into LIRA’s private courtyard to satisfy the deed and its demand for recreational green space for the new project. “It’s just mind-boggling,” Romine said, “how these decisions were made without consulting any members of the community.” John Just, an artist who regularly visits the garden to read and journal, told Straus News that he was born and raised in New York, but lived in Hawaii for 22 years before returning. “I returned a year ago to take care of my elderly parents,” Just said. “And if I didn’t have this garden as my oasis this past year, I don’t know if I would be able to cope with life in New York City.” He expressed relief that the city found alternative locations to build affordable housing. “If they are going to build housing for the elderly as part of the agreement to maintain this, it’s a win-win for all people,” Just said. The garden is cherished by New Yorkers from all over the city. Last week, over 400 people attended a free outdoor movie night featuring the 1989 Japanese animated fantasy film Kiki’s Delivery Service, written, produced, and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It was the first time the 19-year-old Queens resident and artist Amir Toma visited the garden. She expressed surprise that anyone would want to dismantle it. “I found out about this garden from my friend,” Toma said. “I’m so happy it’s open. I can’t believe they were gonna get rid of this beautiful garden. I want to come back with my sketchbook and draw. It’s the perfect place to be quiet,” she said.

8 attendees

Regenerative Ways of Living

Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 PM

From Brooklyn Permaculture Meetup

4.6

**Regenerative Ways of Living** Andrew Faust will give you a quick immersion into his decades of experience in [ Permaculture living](https://www.chronogram.com/home/houseprofiles/a-permaculture-oasis-in-ellenville/), Homesteading & Building an off grid educational center where he lived for 10 years in the mountains on West Virginia. Studying on hippy communes, Ecovillages, teaching Permaculture Design Certification in New York City for the past 15 years and being a thought leader in the field of regenerative systems thinking for over two decades. In this session Andrew will share his life stories, insights and experiences that are invaluable for accelerating your learning curve in ecological living and earth centered educational ,retreat and business pursuits. This can be a conversational discussion, answering your pressing questions in the areas of his expertise. Topics of focus will include **Buying & Building Your Place in the Country** *What to Look for When Buying Your Place in the Country* Faust will distill 20 plus years of experience in finding land for a diverse range of projects for friends, family and clients for consultation, private enterprises and pursuits in building Natural and Ecological homes, communities, schools and farms. Andrew will share from his more than two decades of building experience, and from living off the grid for 10 years. Faust has extensive teaching experience High School and adult education for 17 years at this cutting edge design school in VT.; [Yestermorrow](https://chooselatitude.com/ecological-journal/permaculture-design-for-metropolises-with-andrew-faust) He will cover how to; \* Set up fully off -grid \*Energy independent homes \*Communities with minimal reliance on fossil fuels. He will also go into examples of [natural homes](https://www.permaculturenewyork.com/natural-building) he and his team have constructed in the area... In this session Andrew will give you invaluable pointers selecting Real estate choices Covering a wide scope of projects and ideas from building homes to locating retreat and wellness centers Ecological and economic criteria, for any location on the globe Regional deep green businesses

6 attendees

Freegan Vegetarian Feast in Brooklyn

Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 PM

From NYC Freegan Meetup

4.5

*Attendees are encouraged to participate in Friday's Freegavaganza to help rescue food to use for this Freegan Feast.* A FREE vegetarian, mostly vegan, community meal we make together with love, using the food the group rescued on the Trash Tour the night before. We’ll meet new people, reconnect with old friends, tell stories and jokes, and generally unplug from the current pent-up world. Please note that while freegans encompass a diversity of diets, our feasts are vegetarian (and mostly vegan). Arrive at 5:30pm to begin cooking and preparation. Plan on lending a hand in some way even if other commitments prevent you from arriving on time. Media WILL be welcome **by appointment only**, and journalists will be required to respect the wishes of those who do not want to be photographed. RSVP (at least a day ahead) for yourself and any guests on Meetup or to Janet at (347) 724-6954 to get the location.

2 attendees

Step Back in Time at the New York Botanical Garden

Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 PM

From Shorewalkers: Members Only Group

4.9

Join me on a leisurely stroll through the [botanical garden](https://www.nybg.org/visit/) on Wednesday, where we will immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of the lush green forest. We will be stepping back in time to the 60s as we walk through the phychedelic exhibits depicting *[Flower Power](https://www.nybg.org/event/flower-power/)*, "a joyous celebration of the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love". Our first stop will be at Mertz Library, where we will be treated to the *Art of the Era*, "a display of paintings, photographs, screenprints, and collages by artists from the 1960s and ‘70s that depict flowers as symbols of peace and love". Included in the exhibit is Andy Warhol's *Flowers,* the subject of a major copyright controversy. Our next stop is the Ross Gallery to see the small but relevant exhibition *[Before New York: The Bronx](https://www.nybg.org/event/before-new-york-a-traveling-pop-up-exhibition/)*. We will then walk through the Thain Family Forest, take a detour to admire the waterfall before spending some time in the Rose Garden. We will continue down the path, stop at the Children's Adventure Garden to see the *[Día de los Muertos](https://www.nybg.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos/)* display, have lunch in the seating area near Pine Street Cafe, and then look at the small gardens and flowers that line our path to the exit. **Admission** On Wednesdays, [Grounds Admission](https://www.nybg.org/community-access-discount-programs/) is free to NYC residents all day and to all other visitors between 10‒11 a.m. Tickets are required for visiting the conservatory or taking the tram tour. **How to get to the gardens**: If you are taking public transportation, you will be entering the gardens through the Moshulu entrance ([see map](https://www.nybg.org/visit/interactive-map/)) * **Train**: From Grand Central, take the 10:21 Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station, located directly across the street from the Garden’s Mosholu Entrance. Off-peak one way tickets are $5:25. Senior $3:50 tickets can be purchased on the train. Please walk all the way to the front of the train as you must be in the first two cars. * **Subway**: Take the D train to Bedford Park Blvd. Station. From the station exit either take the Bx25 or Bx26 bus east to the Garden’s Mosholu Entrance or walk the eight downhill blocks on Bedford Park Blvd. Turn left onto Southern Blvd. and walk one block to the Mosholu Entrance. The walk should take around 15-20 minutes. * **Drivers** should enter through the main entrance, 2900 Southern Boulevard. Directions and parking fees can be found [here](https://www.nybg.org/visit/how-to-get-here/). **Guests** are welcome; please have them sign the [waiver and release via this link](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) to participate. Guests should also be familiar with the walk description. **When and where to meet**: Meet at 11 AM in the seating area past the ticket windows and the [Farmers Market](https://www.nybg.org/event/farmers-market/) stands. **The walk will start at 11**; if you are late, ask the ticket agent for directions to the Mertz Library. **Bring**: water, snacks, lunch; we will stop for lunch near the Pine Street cafe, where you can buy food and beverages. Remember to bring sun protection such as a hat and sun screen. **Wear** sturdy footwear as the paths in the Thain Family Forest are not only unpaved, but also require negotiating tree roots, stones and boulders that serve as steps. **Restrooms**: in the Mertz Library, the Ross Gallery, near Pine Street Cafe, and also near the entrance. The restrooms in the Ross Gallery might be more convenient as they are just past the entrance to the building. **Pace**: leisurely stop-and-smell-the roses, admire-the-psychedelic-exhibits stroll. **Registration** opens at 5 PM on Sunday, October 4th. If you must cancel, please do so by 9 PM on Tuesday. Before registering for the walk, please * read the entire description * check your schedules * answer the two questions Do note that although this is a leisurely stroll, we will be walking uphill and downhill on paved paths, and also scrambling over stones and small boulders on unpaved paths. **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting October 3rd. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate park, with this year's fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/). This walk will count for 3 miles of your total. You keep your own miles on an honor system. (Set your Strava or walk app to grab the miles to and from your subway start and finish locations.)** **Leader**: Prathima Christdas, christdasp@yahoo.com

8 attendees

A Corn Maze by Moonlight 🌛

Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM

From Carpe Diem

4.9

Let's get into the spirit of the Fall season by participating in a corn maze at the Queens County Farm Museum located in Floral Park. It should be a fun adventure trying to navigate our way through the corn field at night! Tickets are just 20 dollars and we are planning to enter the maze at the **7:30 pm time slot.** [https://queensfarm.ticketspice.com/2026-maze-by-moonlight](https://queensfarm.ticketspice.com/2026-maze-by-moonlight) **Getting there:** We are planning to catch the 5:59 pm train from Penn Station to Floral Park Station. From there, it's just a short Uber ride to the Queens Farm. Prior to our trip, we are having food and drinks at 'Pig N' Whistle'. If you prefer to skip the bar and just meet us at Penn Station, that's perfectly fine. To get in contact, my number is 917-769-2168.

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform to connect people through shared interests by attending local or online events. It helps users discover new hobbies and communities.

To find garden groups in New York on Meetup, you can simply search for 'community gardens' in the location set to New York. This will show groups and events dedicated to gardening enthusiasts.

Yes, New York hosts many community garden events on Meetup. You can find events by browsing through the gardening category with New York as your location.

Yes, you're free to join multiple gardening groups on Meetup. This can help diversify your experience and connect with a range of gardening enthusiasts across New York.

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Meetup can connect you with like-minded individuals, but forming connections depends on active participation and personal chemistry. It's a tool for meeting new people, not a guarantee.

The frequency of community garden meetups in New York depends on the activity of local groups and organizers, which can vary widely.

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Many garden meetups offer advice and support for beginners. Participants often include experienced gardeners willing to share tips and knowledge.

The quality of events can vary since they are user-organized. While many are well-organized, it's good to check event details and reviews.

Yes, many community garden events might be free, although some may require a small fee for materials or venue costs, outlined in their event description.

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Session 004 (Sunday Football⚽️ & Community)