Event Details
Date
March 30, 2019
Time
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
CUNY Graduate Center
365 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Host
NYC Parks GreenThumb
Pre-Registration Deadline: March 28, 2019
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GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference
March 30, 2019
Kick-off the community gardening season in New York City at this full-day event packed with workshops on garden related topics including food systems education, kids' activities, vegetable growing techniques, and community garden design for the present and future.
NEW LOCATION: CUNY GRADUATE CENTER - 365 5TH AVENUE
SIGN UP TODAY FOR THIS FREE EVENT!
This event will be free this year, but lunch will not be provided with the free ticket. However, you can purchase a bagged lunch from CUNY's caterer in advance and pick it up on site. Lunch will not be sold on the day of the event. Lunch includes a sandwich, salad, cookie and water. Vegan lunches will be available.
Space is limited - Register by March 28, or until capacity is reached.
Announcements
New Produce Auctions in NYS!
Two new produce auctions are now open in New York State, bringing the total number of auctions to 10! See the new map of produce auction locations across the state and contact information.Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Accepting Applications
Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens. CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge.The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Technical support and education for participating growers will be provided by the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2025 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program.