June General Meeting – 6/20, 6:30pm, at Children’s Magical Garden

by NYCCGC on June 10, 2013

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This summer we continue the tradition of hosting our meetings at community gardens around the city. June’s general meeting will take place at:

Children’s Magical Garden, corner of Norfolk and Stanton Streets, Manhattan.
F, J, M trains to Delancey/ Essex Subway station. Entrance between Stanton and Essex.

Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Rain location: Clemente Soto Velez Educational & Cultural Center
http://www.csvcenter.org/
Suffolk St. between Rivington & Delancey

Children’s Magical Garden is currently facing a serious threat by a developer. Join us as we work together to preserve all of NYC’s community gardens. United we grow.

Come learn how to protect your community garden, network, and learn about upcoming grants and other opportunities for community gardeners.

Food & child care provided!

For more info about Children’s Magical Garden, including how to get involved and help, go to their website or join their Facebook group

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2013 Board Elections

by NYCCGC on June 9, 2013

NYCCGC will hold Board elections this September. To qualify for the election, you must have been to three (3) NYCCGC meetings by (and including) August 2013. Eligible meetings include committee meetings such as the Forum Planning Committee, as well as the Mayoral Forum itself.

We hope all of our active members will consider placing themselves on the ballot. It is crucial to have a diverse and active Board.

The election will be held during the September general meeting on Thursday, September 19. If you are interested in running for the Board, please let Aziz know at united@nyccgc.org.

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May General Meeting – 5/16, 6:30pm

05.07.2013

Want to get involved with NYCCGC? Come to a general meeting! NYCCGC general meetings are great ways to meet fellow gardeners, learn about the issues affecting community gardens, and join in on the work. This May, meetings will be held in several locations. Check back as we add more: Manhattan:232 E. 11th Street Bronx:Berger Jr. [...]

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Bronx Urban Farms Trolley Tours 2013

05.02.2013

 The annual Bronx Urban Farms Trolley Tours are a great way to see Bronx community gardens and urban farms! Full schedule and registration information is below. All tours will depart from and return to 810 Seventh Avenue, corner of West 52nd Street, in Manhattan. DEPARTURE: 10 a.m. (Please arrive between 9:30 and 10 a.m.) RETURN: [...]

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Thank you!

04.30.2013

The Mayoral Forum was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came, and especially to those of you who volunteered your time and led workshops. We were able to interview several candidates at the forum, and plan to post their responses to the questionnaire in a few weeks, as well as videos of their [...]

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2013 Forum Schedule

04.21.2013

Forum Schedule: 9:30 – Registration 10 – Opening Remarks and Keynote Speaker 10:30 – Mayoral Candidates 12 – Pete Seeger & Musicians 12:45 – Lunch 1:30 – Grassroots Organizing Teach-In 3 – Teach-In Report-Back 3:30 – Raffle & Closing Statements

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Karen Washington to be Keynote Speaker at Mayoral Forum

04.17.2013

We are excited and humbled to announce that Karen Washington, former President of NYCCGC, will be keynote speaker at the 2013 NYCCGC Mayoral Forum. Karen Washington has lived in New York City all her life, and has been a resident of the Bronx for over 26 years. Since 1985 Karen has been a community activist, [...]

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Pete Seeger To Be Honored Guest at Garden Coalition Mayoral Forum

04.09.2013

For immediate release (PDF): Pete Seeger, renowned folk artist, avid environmentalist and tireless social justice advocate, will be honored at the New York City Community Garden “Mayoral Forum and Grassroots Organizing Teach-In” on Saturday, April 27th.  Seeger, whose art and political activism are legendary, will turn 94 on May 3rd. Themed “Stand for Our Land,”  [...]

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Questionnaire for the Candidates

04.09.2013

With input from community gardeners and allies, NYCCGC has compiled a questionnaire for the mayoral candidates to get their positions on community gardens on record. Download a copy of the questionnaire here.

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March General Meeting 3/21, 6:30pm, in 3 Boroughs

03.20.2013

Once again, NYCCGC will be hosting three general meetings simultaneously in three boroughs. Come to whichever is most convenient for you. Invite your neighbors and fellow gardeners. This meeting is a great opportunity to meet fellow gardeners and discuss common issues. We’ll also be giving legislative updates, membership updates, and, of course, talking about our [...]

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