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GreenThumb Events
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Extend Your Growing Season with Low Tunnels
at Ponderosa Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This workshop will teach you how to build low tunnels to protect cold-hardy crops and extend your growing season in small spaces like community plots, backyards, and rooftops.
Free!
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Fall Rose Care: Planting and Preparing for a Strong Spring Bloom
at Melrose New Generation Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Planting roses in the fall allows them to establish strong root systems before winter, giving them a head start when spring arrives.
Free!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session 1
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson for an intimate, two-month learning cohort designed specifically for community gardeners who are ready to transform the way they navigate conflict.
Free!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Building a Tunnel Trellis for Gourds
at Jerome Glenmore Corner Stone Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Take your garden to the next level by building a sturdy, arched tunnel trellis to support gourds, squash, and pumpkins while adding a beautiful feature to your space.
Free!
Seed Saving for Beginners: Grow, Gather, and Share
at New Beginnings Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how to save seeds from vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We will cover which plants are easiest to start with indoors, as well as how to collect, clean, and store seeds properly for future planting.
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Abib Newborn
at Abib Newborn Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Abib Newborn Garden and GreenThumb for a volunteer workday to prune fruit trees, move soil and mulch, and reorganize the garden's shed.
Free!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Youth Infused Garden Projects
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn how to design activities that build skills, foster leadership, and deepen connections between youth and their neighborhoods, all while accomplishing projects that support your garden’s goals.
Free!
Friday, October 17, 2025
Rat Academy for Community Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Pest Control Services at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene invites you to attend Rat Academy for Community Gardeners, sponsored by NYC Parks GreenThumb.
Free!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating: A Family-Friendly Workshop in the Garden
at Krystal Community Garden
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season and unleash your creativity in this fun, family-friendly pumpkin painting and decorating workshop!
Free!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Organizing for Garden Success: Tackling Your Toolshed
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn how to organize your space efficiently—what tools to keep within easy reach, what can be stored away, and which shelving and containers work best.
Free!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Together, we’ll explore how climate change is impacting New York City and beyond through informed, educational dialogues with experts and local leaders.
Free!
Friday, October 24, 2025
Pumpkin Painting and Decorating: A Family-Friendly Workshop in the Garden
at Berry Street Garden
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season and unleash your creativity in this fun, family-friendly pumpkin painting and decorating workshop!
Free!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Celebrate a Season of Murals in Gardens!
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks GreenThumb, NYC Parks Art in the Parks, and the Audubon Mural Project for an evening celebrating a season of murals in NYC.
Free!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session 2
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join mediators Skye Roper-Moses and Michelle Jackson for an intimate, two-month learning cohort designed specifically for community gardeners who are ready to transform the way they navigate conflict.
Free!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Community Ecology Reading Group
at Solar One Environmental Education Center at Stuyvesant Cove Park
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This is a non-traditional book club with an open-ended, collaborative twist. Bring a book, article, podcast, or any media related to this season’s theme—Death—that you’d like to share.
Free!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Putting the Garden to Bed: Winterizing Raised Beds
at NYCHA Morris II Houses Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
We’ll discuss the benefits of covering your soil to retain nitrogen, reduce erosion, and support soil life through the cold months.
Free!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Como Escribir Auspicios: Guía Básica para la Subvención de Líderes Comunitarios de CitizensNYC
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Este taller te brindará consejos prácticos, estrategias y herramientas para mostrar el impacto de tu proyecto y obtener fondos que fortalezcan tu comunidad.
Free!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Facing Climate Change as Urban Gardeners
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Together, we’ll explore how climate change is impacting New York City and beyond through informed, educational dialogues with experts and local leaders.
Free!
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