Discussion + Networking + Forum The New York City Food Policy Center at Hunter College is partnering with the New York City Community Garden Coalition to host a breakfast seminar exploring the power of community gardens in New York City. At the…
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Playback: Mayor de Blasio on Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth Street Garden caught the attention of Mayor de Blasio during his weekly appearance on WNYC. Lisa, from NoLiTa, pressed the mayor on his plan to replace Elizabeth Street garden with housing. Listen to his response on the Brian Lehrer…
Gardens in the News
Catch up on the latest about community gardens in the news in our media round-up!
October General Meeting – 10/20, 6:30pm
Join us for our October General Meeting! Join us at the NYCCGC’s to discuss HPD lots, GreenThumb funding, and any issues that you may have concerning your community gardens. Thursday, October 20th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 East 11th Street,…
What’s behind the Mayor’s new west side park?
The Villager revealed a new plan from the Mayor to create three small parks. The announcement appears to be motivated by the steady pressure from supporters of Elizabeth Street Garden.
Rally for Elizabeth Street Garden: Thursday, October 6th, 8:30am
Join us to protest for Elizabeth Street Garden Thursday, October 6 from 8:30-10:00am Wear green. Bagels and coffee provided. Show developers that we will not stand by and watch our precious neighborhood green space be destroyed!
Gardens in the News
Catch up on the latest about community gardens in the news in our media round-up! Gabriel Byrne, Electeds Try to Save Elizabeth St. Garden from New Threat Bedford+Bowery, 9/22/16 Residents Protest Plans to Turn Elizabeth Street Garden Into Housing Development…
Elizabeth Street Garden Threatened by Development Plan
NYCCGC supports Elizabeth Street Garden in its call for the City to rescind the RFP at the Elizabeth Street Garden. The City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), a move to replace the Elizabeth…
Congratulations to the GreenThumb Awardees!
The GreenThumb First Annual Gardeners Recognition Awards were given on Saturday, September 18th. NYCCGC congratulates all of the honorees recognized by GreenThumb!
September General Meeting – 9/15, 6:30pm
Join us for our September General Meeting! Thursday, September 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Phoenix Community Garden, 2037 Fulton Street, Brownsville, Brooklyn