Community Gardens New York

National GrowTogether Conference - REGISTER NOW!!!!

Saturday, May 2 – CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10016 Register for a full day of learning and connection! Panels and workshops will include topics with themes of Climate Resilience and Urban Ecology; Community, Leadership and Partnerships; Composting, Soil and Sustainable Practices; Education, Arts and Youth Engagement for Educators; Food and Cultural Heritage, Fundraising, Grant Writing and Resource Building; Mental and Physical Health; Organizational Capacity Building; Technology, Marketing and Communications; Wellness and Herbalism. Learn more here and stay tuned for more details! Register in advance for May 1st here and May 2nd here. Looking forward to seeing you at the conference! https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-national-growtogether-conference-guided-tours-4829623

🫛🧿 Belated Earth Day Meetup: Vegan Banh Mis & Garden Dreaming

When: Thursday, April 23rd @ 4:15 PM Where: Baker Street Market (Maplewood) The Vibe: Low-key, sustainable, and community-focused. They say Earth Day is every day, but since Mother Nature is bringing rain for the actual holiday, we’re celebrating on Thursday to take advantage of that beautiful 72-degree forecast! As a local teacher, I’ll be heading over straight from school to arrive around 4:15 PM. We’ll be grabbing the Vegan Banh Market Sandwiches—the locally produced tofu and "insane" Fly by Jing sauce are legendary. The Plan • 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Grab & Gather. Pick up your food (see the "Pro-Tip" below!) and meet us out front— we’ll head to a nearby shady spot to touch grass and enjoy the fresh air (Update: we can sit in the market if there is seating or while we wait for others). • 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Eat & Chat. We’ll be discussing organic garden planning, urban agriculture insights, and Solarpunk inspiration (think: a future where nature and community-led tech live in harmony). • 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM: Digestive Stroll. A quick 10-minute walk through the neighborhood to enjoy the afternoon sun before heading home. Know Before You Go • 🚀 Order Ahead: To make sure we have maximum park time, try to place your order online by 3:45 PM or 4:00 PM. This helps avoid the post-school rush! • 🧺 Comfort: Since we'll be eating outdoors, feel free to bring a picnic blanket or a portable camp chair so you can relax comfortably under the trees. • 🅿️ Parking: Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking, as the Village area can get busy during the late-afternoon commute. Why Join Us? If you’re interested in edible landscapes, sustainable living, or just meeting neighbors who prefer "process over product," this is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious about where to plant your first fruit tree, let’s talk! RSVP: Drop a "🌱" in the comments if you’re coming, and let us know one thing you’re hoping to grow (or hoping to keep alive!) this year. I'll look out for you! 🥕🥖✨

Environmet Open Space EAST HARLEM & Parks Committee 5th Annual Earth Day

5th Annual Earth Day Conference

Digital Scam Prevention

EHCP - East Harlem Community Partnership Tech doesn't have to be confusing. Let's figure it out together. Join us for a FREE series designed especially for ages 60+ to help you feel more confident using your devices. Easy, friendly, and practical sessions you can actually use in your day-to-day life. April 9 | Virtual Decluttering (10:30 AM) April 23 | Digital Scam Prevention (10:30 AM) 9 71 East 111th Street, 2nd Floor Learn how to: V clean up your device V spot scams V protect yourself online Free and open to ages 60+ La tecnología no tiene que ser complicada. Vamos a aprender juntos. Únase a esta serie GRATUITA especialmente para personas mayores de 60 años, diseñada para ayudarle a sentirse más seguro usando sus dispositivos. Sesiones fáciles, prácticas y amigables para la vida diaria. 9 de abril | Limpieza digital (10:30 AM) / 23 de abril | Prevención de estafas digitales (10:30 AM) 9 71 East 111th Street, 2do piso Aprenda a organizar su dispositivo, identificar estafas y protegerse en línea. Gratis y abierto para mayores de 60 años. About The Events Join Jacob from Search and Care for a series of friendly, easy-to-follow technology-based discussions designed to help you feel more confident using your devices! Location 71 E111th St. New York, NY 10029 (2nd Floor) More Information (212) 289-5300 x 218 Jagonzalez@SearchandCare.org

GAY PLANTS! Plant Pot Luck & Social Mixer

**GAY PLANTS! HAPPY HOMES!** Join us for our first Plant Pot Luck & Social! Share the Joy of having a house plant in your home. **[https://gayplantsapr2026.eventbrite.com](https://gayplantsapr2026.eventbrite.com)** No experience with house plants required. Your hosts Jonathan & Zoe are avid planters. We have learned a few things along the way. You can bring: -a cutting or samples of a house plant to share -a plant to give away -an empty pot to give away -a pot you want to put a plant in -potting soil -snacks -or just a smile & desire to adopt a new Gay Plant for your home. **Register for Free. Donation are Appreciated & will go to cover space and supplies.** **[https://gayplantsapr2026.eventbrite.com](https://gayplantsapr2026.eventbrite.com)** **\*If you'd like to help all that we do in creating Safe-Space social events online & in person that are affordable & free become a Community Supporter memeber at:** **[www.queersocial.us](www.queersocial.us)**

Community Rhythm Night

Looking for a midweek reset that’s energizing, creative, and deeply connecting? Join our Community Drumming Circle and experience the power of rhythm together. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned drummer, this welcoming space is all about expression, connection, and fun. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind. What to Bring: A drum if you have one (extras available!), comfortable clothing, and good vibes Come as you are, leave feeling uplifted. Let’s create something powerful—together. **Pre-registration required** **$20.00 + Tax** Register here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37579358&appointmentType=91173258

Vegan Dinner: Le Botaniste UWS with Picnic in Central Park

**Come at 7:00pm to pick up food and then we'll walk one block to Central Park for a picnic. (On the day of the event, feel free to place an advance order for pickup: https://order.toasttab.com/online/le-botaniste-columbus?diningOption=takeout )** Join us at the new Le Botaniste's Upper West Side location (bet. 66 & 67 Streets, one block from Central Park). It's all vegan, gluten free and organic. Le Pain Quotidien founder and Chief Creative Officer, Alain Coumont opened the first botanical-based, apothecary-inspired NYC in Feb 1, 2016, on Lexington and 63rd. Now he's opened another on the West Side by Central Park! **Specially for this event, our meetup group is happy to have a unique prize giveaway by [Vegancuts](https://vegancuts.com), a locally owned, all-vegan company. We will have several all-vegan prize boxes of snacks and beauty products as giveaways for a number of our attendees.** LePainQuotidien.com: "[Le Botaniste] is the counterpart to the Belgium-based restaurant of the same name and intends to further organic, plant-based eating in New York City. ... The restaurant is designed to evoke the feeling of a classic apothecary ... mindful eating." From **WellandGood.com**: "Healthy, Organic, and Affordable: LE BOTANISTE Ticks Off All The Boxes ... How often do you hear about a great food spot that’s health-conscious, organic, and affordable—oh, and serves wine? ... Le Botaniste is the sort of vegan, gluten-free, and organic restaurant that has an impressive wine list—sulfite-free, pesticide-free, and biodynamically grown—and takes dessert seriously..." **Time Out New York** says: “Bread-loving Belgian megachain Le Pain Quotidien is behind this apothecary-inspired wine bar, a sister to the Ghent, Belgium original... lab coat-clad bar staff pour unfiltered, biodynamic wines curated by Le Pain Quotidien founder Alain Coumont ... The food menu is similarly organic and boasts no animal products. Instead expect chefly 'prescriptions' such as the Tibetan Mama (brown rice, steamed greens and spicy kimchi in a peanut-curry sauce) and Dirty Noodle Soup (tofu, steamed leeks, garlic).” **New York Times**: "Le Botaniste's Alain Coumont ... has turned what was once one of his New York locations into a vegetarian wine bar ... The décor suggests an old-fashioned pharmacy, and the bowls, containing a starch, sauce or side item and a topping, all organic, are called prescriptions. What’s not eaten is recycled or composted." For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. It will be easy to find our group: we are taking over the majority of the restaurant. Also, everyone pays for their own meal. Easy! **CENTRAL PARK PICNIC: After getting our food at Le Botaniste, we will walk one block to Central Park for a picnic, both on benches and on the grass.** Bring something to sit on if you wish, or sit on a bench or directly on the grass. **Location:** 156 Columbus Ave (bet. 66th & 67th Streets), New York, NY 10023 **Where to Meet**: Please meet us inside. **Train Directions**: The closest trains are the (1) to 66th - Lincoln, (A) (B) (C) to 72 St and (2) to 59th St. Please note any MTA reroutes on the day of event. **Come on time at or before 7 pm to pick up dinner.** Eddie

Kew Gardens: Mansions and forest trails

Designed in 1910 as an elegant suburb, Kew Gardens features an impressive array of lovely Tudor, Dutch and American Colonial, Spanish Mission, and other mansions. After viewing those and having lunch (see below), we will visit Forest Park, with hiking trails through a real forest! DISTANCE: About 4 miles. LUNCH: Bring your own. We will eat in a park at around 145 PM. TRANSPORTATION: F train to Union Turnpike

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens - Earth Day! Cherry Blossoms/Spring Blooms!

Celebrate Cherry Blossom season and all the Spring blooms on Earth Day! Park on street or fee-based parking lot at 900 Washington Avenue. Meet at 990 Washington Avenue entrance at 10 am with your pre-purchased, non refundable ticket or Reciprocal Membership Admission card and ID. IF YOUR FULL NAME IS NOT INCLUDED IN MEETUP, ADD IN MEETUP COMMENT, EMAIL PALEDORT@GMAIL.COM OR TEXT 516-978-9291

Walking + Vegan Dining - Essex County County joint event at Brookdale Park

I'm very happy to have another opportunity to partner with NJVeg for a walking/dining out joint event! We’ll start with a leisurely walk (on a paved path) at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield (07003) and Montclair. Meet at the Upper Parking Lot on W Circuit Dr (enter the park from Bellevue Ave and the lot will be on the left). Note – if entering the park from Watchung Ave, you can use the Brookdale Park E Circuit Dr Parking Lot and walk to the Upper Parking Lot (cut through soccer field and go up the stadium stairs or walk past the restrooms and playground). We’ll then head over to vegan restaurant Veggie Heaven (631 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ 07043) for an early dinner. Inclement weather date TBD. Disclaimer: By joining us for a walk or hike, you are agreeing that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will not hold anyone else liable in case of injury.

Seeds Not Creeds: Help Document Invasive Species

Working with our partners at the US Fish and Wildlife Service at the [Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wallkill-river), we will conduct a statistical sampling study of invasive Russian olive trees. This work is part of a 15-year restoration project, headed by Society Leader Curt Collier. You have the option of carpooling from the Society, leaving at 10 am, or meeting at the wildlife refuge visitors center, 1547 County Road 565, Sussex, NJ, at 11:15 am. All ages are welcome; participants must have the ability to walk about two miles in uneven terrain. You may [get all details](https://ethicalfocus.org/seeds-not-creeds-invasive-species) of this important environmental work. To sign up, please email info@ethicalfocus.org.

FLOWER SHOW- FUN 🌺