As the season comes to a close and the days get shorter, we're moving our meetings indoors. HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE GARDENS THAT HOSTED US THIS SUMMER!
Please join us on October 18 at 6:30pm at the Neighborhood Preservation Center in Manhattan (232 East 11th Street) for our monthly general meeting. Find directions here. Discussion topics will include the planning of our annual forum, which will center around the upcoming mayoral election year and the ongoing push for community garden preservation, and major changes to NYCCGC's membership structure. Please come out and add your voice to the movement.
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Upcoming Legislative Committee Meeting
Wednesday October 17th 6.30pm till 9pm
Location: TBA (check back soon)
Join the Legislative Committee of the NYCCGC as we look at policies and legislations and how they rate against our core criteria:
1- Strong Social and Environmental Justice Connections
2- All Community Gardens are permanent3- Community Gardeners are majority decision makers in an accessible and democratic process.
3- Community Gardeners are majority decision makers in an accessible and democratic process.
4- Full accountability to Community Gardeners
5- Funding and Support to meet infrastructure, planning, and running of community gardens
6- Connecting and cooperatively building stronger NYC communities through education, cultural programs, leadership development, and youth development"
Come to the meeting for an update on past and ongoing work, long-term strategy, and more. Bring snacks to share (optional).
