Community Gardens New York

Session 00_ (Sunday 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, September 27 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 002 for the books. See you on the field!

Creating Forest Gardens-Online Permaculture Certification

Join us for this lively and essential work of Designing ourselves out of this disaster economy we are caught in- Also [Registration](https://www.permaculturenewyork.com/online-pdc-registration) is open for our Online Permaculture Certification Course still at our early bird price begins Nov. 7th- Being trained in Permaculture Design is the perfect place to start to learn to build the world we all know is possible. Deepen your understanding of the patterns in nature by studying permaculture with our internationally known teaching team. Tonight at The Brooklyn Commons-388 Atlantic Ave. Join us and Learn how to create a: **Permaculture Forest Gardens On Public Land** Hear about how our Permaculture Land Trust, along with the NY state agency, the DEC planting over 150 trees, along a denuded stretch of stream that badly needed some beauty and diversity shading her waters. This Permaculture Food Forest was created in collaboration with our state and local agencies. *DEC provided 150 trees that we , Permaculture Land Trust*, with the Town of Wawarsing and the DEC collaborated on, to make happen, along the banks of the Sandburg Creek. Protected under DEC easements in the Rondout Watershed Andrew Faust of the Permaculture Land Trust with volunteers, and the DEC planted, on 10/17 this fall, over 150 curated native trees and shrubs in [Bob Mangles Park](https://www.google.com/maps/@41.7204854,-74.3848142,157m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) along the ,bare, mowed bank sides of the Sandburg Creek a place in need of some love. A taste here of this unique planting | ***Scientific Name*** | **Common Name** | | --------------- | ----------- | | *Acer rubrum* | Red Maple | | *Acer saccharum* | Sugar Maple | | *Amelanchier canadensis* | Serviceberry | | *Betula nigra* | River Birch | | *Carpinus caroliniana* | Ironwood/Blue beech | | *Carya cordiformis* | Bitternut hickory | | *Carya ovata* | Shagbark | | *Celtis occidentalis* | Hackberry | | *Diospyros virginiana* | Persimmon | The Wawarsing Watershed Educational Park will provide a legacy planting of diverse native trees and historically valuable and productive trees and berries, planted in the Riparian zone and floodplain of the confluence of the Sandburg Creek, the Beer Kill, and the Fantine Kill . We planted Forest garden and create an educational park informed by the Permaculture model that blends well and improves the local ecology (called a Forest Garden); including selected varieties of regionally appropriate and valuable nut trees,Garden Sate Hickory and Dr. Sandy Chestnut with wild fruits, berries, fuelwood, and lumber trees; while providing improved water quality in the streams, providing pollinator habitat, and preventing bankside erosion and throughout the proposed planting areas. Any questions call or text at the # below Hope to see you this Thursday 7pm in Brooklyn! Andrew Faust [https://www.permaculturelandstrust.com/](https://www.permaculturelandstrust.com/) Center for Bioregional Living ``` Ellenville/ Brooklyn, NY 917-584-4588 ```

Plant native species with NYC Parks at Forest Park 🪴🪏

Plant native species with NYC Parks at Forest Park 🪴🪏 Saturday, November 14th 9:45am to 1pm 9:45am to 10am, meet at Buddy Monument At Myrtle Ave and Park Lane South 10am to 1pm, volunteer Bring a water bottle and closed toed shoes RSVP required Link to volunteer with NYC Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2026/11/14/native-planting-at-forest-park Google maps link to Buddy Monument: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpagsaLoD4VRK1pJA Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

Catch-Up Comedy Presents: Acoustik Garden Lounge Comedy Mic

A Bi-weekly FREE open mic in Bed-Stuy in the garden room of "Acoustik Garden Lounge." A growing open mic every Thursday. Anyone is welcome to sign-up or just watch and participate in comedians working out their material on stage! The venue is large and hosts comfortable seating and board games with a stage with a backdrop of the NYC skyline! Come hang out!

OURS Weekly Coffee Klatch

Every Friday morning at **11 am**, we will meet at a different coffeehouse, bakery, or cafe to discuss the OURS project. Join the conversation. This week we will be at: ***Sarmentine - Organic French Bakery*** 52 Mission Circle, in the Mission Plaza Santa Rosa.

Crypto and Cigars

**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)

Dinner Social in Jackson Heights

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F62650)! Join Plant Powered Metro New York for an evening of delicious food and community at The Queensboro, a neighborhood restaurant in Jackson Heights participating in our [Plant Powered Plates](https://plantpoweredmetrony.org/plates/) initiative. Known for its creative takes on American comfort food, The Queensboro brings neighbors together over fresh, flavorful dishes inspired by seasonal ingredients. Guests will enjoy a whole food, plant-based menu prepared exclusively for our group, menu TBA. The fixed price of $47 includes your meal and gratuity. All dishes are prepared with minimal oil and are low in added salt and sugar. *All reservations are requested by **12:00 PM on Monday, November 9**. After this time, limited space may be available, and we may not be able to honor refund requests.*

Volunteer to unload, sort, & pack produce in a Produce Party! 🥕🥬

Volunteer to unload, sort, & pack produce in a Produce Party! 🥕🥬 Saturday, November 7th 8:45am to 11:30am 1750 East Gun Hill Road In The Bronx 1 hour from Grand Central Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.grassrootsgrocery.org/join-us-saturday Choose option to Sort (unless you’d like to drive and deliver groceries too) Google maps link to 1750 East Gun Hill Road https://maps.app.goo.gl/FjzY4cJJmm5ncgQV8 Of course, please reach out if you have any questions! The not so fun rule on RSVPs Please only RSVP if you think you can make it and adjust your RSVP asap if anything changes (as there are other people who would like your spot). Two no shows or cancellations within 6 hours results in a 4 month ban. I will send a reminder 24 hours in advance to the group Thanks and can't wait to see you!

4 Mile Bronx River Alliance Annual Community Banquet Walk

Join Shorewalkers on a **4 mile** walk along the **Bronx River Greenway**. The walk takes us to **Concrete Plant Park** where we join our friends from the **Bronx River Alliance** for their **5th Annual Community Banquet**. Optional extra 4 miles walk to Soundview. **Meet:** Meet outside of Pelham Parkway Subway Station (trains #2) in front of TD Bank. Use exit Pelham Pkwy South & White Plains Road SW corner. We will start our walk at 10am. (Note: Don't go to Pelham Parkway #5 train - Dyre Ave!) **Walk:** Moderate paced 4 mile walk exploring interesting sites along the **Bronx RiverGreenway**, which the **Bronx River Alliance** tirelessly protects, improves and restores for the local communities and everyone to enjoy. Highlights: * Bronx Park Connector * River Park fish ladder * Bronx River Arts Center * Bronx River House at Starlight Park * new Starlight Park east side walkway We’ll finish the walk at **Concrete Plant Park** where the **5th Annual Community Banquet** organized by the **Bronx River Alliance** will be taking place between 12-4pm. Hang out in the park and check out a wide range of community activities: * tasting opportunities and much more by NYC based foragers, chefs, cooks, artists, and stewards of the land * more details: https://bronxriver.org/event/save-the-date-community-banquet Bring lunch and water. Bathrooms along the way. For those interested, we will continue our walk to Soundview, which is another 4 miles. You can take the ferry to Manhattan from there or various busses to subways. Hike leader: Sigrid Stropnik (text with your name to 404-991-8229)

Guided Mindful Walking in Nature - Fort Greene Park Edition with Museum Visit

**Though the body we move in nature, with our mind/consciousness we are part of nature.** **MINDFULNESS - the practice of maintaining a nonjudgemental state of heighted or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.** **MINDFUL WALKING - a practice that enhances mental clarity and reduces stress by fostering a deep connection with the present moment (the here and now) through awareness of each individual step and the Sight, Sound and Smell of the surrounding environment.** **The nearest Subway Station to the meeting location is the Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center Station of the B,D,N,Q,R,2,3,4,5 Trains.** **Please read the below information carefully and take the time to view the myriads of videos available that explain the concept of Mindful Walking.** **Let me begin by thanking you for accompanying me on a work in progress to develop a methodology for teaching and leading a Mindful Walking workshop, my goal is to guide/lead the novice through an unfamiliar or complex procedure in a step-by-step process so that they can attain a basic level of skill and knowledge in the practice of Mindful Walking. Upon entering Fort GreenePark we will proceed to the large Playground on the southeast side of the Park** **and commerce with a breathing and exercise session, followed by several training practice walks that will introduce the attendees to the techniques of Mindful Walking.** **For the remainder of our Fort Greene Park adventure, we will alternate long bouts of conversation flowing walking sessions with shorter bouts of silent guided Mindful Walking sessions (which will circumnavigate the entire Park). Between these two walks we will pause for a 30 minute lunch/museum visit/restroom break at the Visitors Center near the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument.** **Because of the workshop nature of this event, I will limit the number of attendees to ten (10) people. My future vision for this method of training is to present many workshops for first timers, mixed with separate events for those adepts with the Mindful Walking concept. Furthermore, I will expand the range of this event to scenic natural locations (including waterside venues) around the Greater New York area.** **Will be walking at a moderate (not slow) pace. The walk will last three hours and will cover about 3 miles.** **Heavy rain/snow or other forms of extreme weather will cancel the walk. Please check this site for updates.** **LEADER: Bob Lazzaro email: rlazzaro4@aol.com.** **I will use a voice amplification device to foster better understanding and clarity between myself and attendees.**

Fall Social for volunteers!

The Secret World of Flowers: Behind-the-Scenes NYC Floral District Tour

Tickets: $45.25 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011223489](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011223489) Hidden among the flower-filled storefronts of Manhattan's West 20s is the surviving heart of an industry that once transformed New York into one of America's great centers of floriculture. How did a collection of growers, wholesalers, florists, immigrants, and entrepreneurs turn a few city blocks into a floral powerhouse? It's time for an insider look at the remarkable past and evolving future of New York City's historic Floral District. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "https://www.nyadventureclub.com") for a behind-the-scenes look inside Manhattan's historic Floral District, exploring the family businesses, private floral studios, and horticultural innovations that have shaped its enduring legacy since the late 19th century. Led by **James François-Pijuan** — a longtime floral designer, author of *The New York Historic Floral District*, and Chairman of the NYC Historic Floral District Museum — our unique experience **limited to only 6 guests** will include: * **A walk through the historic heart of the Floral District** to discover how the flower trade became concentrated around West 28th Street * **A discussion around the growers, florists, and entrepreneurs who built New York's flower industry**, from pioneering rose and orchid specialists to the immigrant horticulturalists whose local farms and greenhouses supplied Manhattan with fresh blooms * **The stories of influential figures from the district's past**, including celebrated florists, groundbreaking designers, and often-unsung workers who helped make New York's floral trade a nationally renowned industry * **Visits to several of today's flower and plant businesses** for an insider's perspective on how the district operates today and how its traditions have survived amid decades of dramatic neighborhood change * **Exclusive access inside hidden floral studios** where creativity and craftsmanship continue to define the neighborhood above street level \*Please wear a comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be on our feet for the entire tour \*\*Our experience will conclude on 28th Street near 7th Avenue **About James** James François-Pijuan is a United Nations floral designer, author of *The New York Historic Floral District*, and ambassador for the district’s businesses. He leads initiatives that preserve floral heritage while connecting art, education, and community impact. [https://www.flowermuseum.org](https://www.flowermuseum.org/ "https://www.flowermuseum.org") Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours