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

GreenThumb GrowTogether Conference

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.





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