Community Gardens

Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session #2

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Learn how to address tensions before they take root and gain confidence facilitating difficult conversations. Whether you’re facing personality clashes over plot boundaries or navigating group dynamics, this cohort will give you the tools to turn conflict into fertile ground for growth.
Free!

Building Bylaws for Membership

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
How to create or revise processes for accepting new members, establish membership responsibilities and policies, use bylaws to create a framework of accountability, and address situations in which membership agreements have been broken.
Free!

Building Bylaws for Decision-Making

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
We'll cover decision making models, voting procedures, quorums, leadership roles and responsibilities, officer terms, elections, committees, and ways to build transparent and participatory governance structures.
Free!

Garden Conflict Transformation Circle— A 2-Month Journey for Community Gardeners | Session #1

at Virtual/Online Workshop

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Share real-life challenges in a confidential, supportive space with fellow gardeners. Together, you’ll co-create solutions and learn practical skills you can take directly back to your garden.
Free!

Tree of Solutions: Transforming Community Challenges into Action

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Identify the root causes of community challenges through guided activities and discussion, participants will learn how to transform problems into achievable goals and action plans that strengthen community engagement, stewardship, and resilience.
Free!

Building Bylaws for Conflict

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
We'll cover the most common sources of conflict in community gardens, principles of conflict resolution, conflict resolution procedures, when bylaws should be used as part of the conflict resolution process, membership suspension and revocation, appeals, and situations in which membership bylaws may require amendment.
Free!

Spotted Lanternfly Management: What Gardeners Need to Know— Part 1

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This informational workshop will cover the spotted lanternfly life cycle, how to identify eggs, nymphs, and adults, and practical management methods including scraping egg masses and other preventative techniques you can apply as the gardening season starts.
Free!

Winter Tree ID

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participants will learn the main strategies for tree identification during the winter month; branching, bud structure, and bark. They will be introduced to some of the most common genus and species found on NYC streets and parks.
Free!

Get a Jump on the Season with Cold Frames

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Using found and recycled materials, you’ll learn how to build a basic cold frame, protect young plants from cold temperatures and wind, and manage light, moisture, and ventilation.
Free!

Building Bylaws for Garden Finances

at GreenThumb Office, Manhattan

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
We'll discuss financial roles and responsibilities, budgeting, record-keeping, banking practices, financial reporting, GreenThumb's policies for handling money, regulations surrounding funding sources and collecting income, and how bylaws can support sound financial practices.
Free!

10th Annual GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards

at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library, Manhattan

7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Nominate GreenThumb gardens and gardeners (including your own and yourself!) for a GreenThumb Garden Recognition Awards by completing the nomination form here by Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026!
Free!

Winter Tree Care & Pruning

at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We’ll also be shown the standard 3-cut pruning method and some of the basic tools for small scale pruning (hand pruners, hand saw, pole saw). The workshop will also include best practices for tree care during the dormant winter months: pruning, mulching, clearing invasive or problem plants, and inspecting for major defects or disease.
Free!

GreenThumb Spring Supply Distribution for GreenThumb Gardens

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Registered GreenThumb community gardens can pick up garden supplies at our annual Spring Supply Distribution. Stay tuned for registration!
Free!

2027 National GrowTogether Conference: Workshops

at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for our Third National GrowTogether Conference on Saturday, May 1st at CUNY Graduate Center with workshops, panels, networking, and much more! Stay tuned for details!
Free!

2027 National GrowTogether Conference: Guided Tours

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
On the second day of the 2027 National GrowTogether Conference, join us for guided tours at GreenThumb community gardens and NYC Parks facilities across NYC! Stay tuned for details!
Free!

Plant Distribution for GreenThumb Gardeners

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Registered GreenThumb gardens can pick up plants for your garden. More details and registration coming soon.
Free!

Tenth Annual Open Garden Weekend

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hundreds of community gardens will be opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration. Stay tuned for details!
Free!

Tenth Annual Open Garden Weekend

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hundreds of community gardens will be opening their gates to the public for a weekend of free activities and exploration. Stay tuned for details!
Free!

47th Annual GreenThumb Harvest Fair Saturday, October 2

at New York City, Manhattan

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks GreenThumb and GreenThumb community gardeners in celebrating the start of fall with workshops, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, and more!
Free!

Fall Supply Distribution for GreenThumb Gardens

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Registered GreenThumb community gardens can pick up garden supplies at our annual Fall Supply Distribution!  Stay tuned for registration!
Free!