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AccessibilityEarth Day & Arbor Day
Join us in celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day in our parks and community gardens! Enjoy fun hiking adventures, tree planting activities, nature-themed programs for the whole family, and more!
Steps You Can Take to Fight Climate Change
This year's Earth Day theme is Invest In Our Planet. Learn how you can help grow a greener future for our city, starting today, with these five simple steps!
History of Earth Day and Arbor Day in New York City
The first Earth Day was celebrated in Union Square in 1970! Take a look back at this 'ecological carnival' and how it inspired our city.
Earth Day & Arbor Day Events
Friday, April 26, 2024
CANCELLED: Fourth Friday Film Festival: The Quietest Year
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park)
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Through film, discover the profound impact of noise on public health and environmental justice, and explore how the lockdown offered a glimpse of relief.
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Arbor Day at Highland Park
at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens 
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust on Arbor Day at Highland Park!
Free!
Event
Earth Day Festival at Highbridge Park
at 190th Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan, Raoul Wallenberg Playground (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day in Highbridge with science, stewardship, salamanders, and more!
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 28, 2024
4/28 - Arbor Day at Forest Park
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust invite you to join us for Arbor Day at Forest Park!
Free!
Event
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
From Seeds to Success: Organizing Volunteer Days in the Garden
at Virtual/Online Workshop
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Volunteer days in the garden are an excellent way to engage new gardeners! In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for volunteer management and event planning in your garden.
Free!
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Guided Tour of Conference House Park, the Biddle & Rutan Houses
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island , Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island, Almer G. Pavilion (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Take a walk back in history as you tour two historic houses! The The H.H. Biddle House was built in the 1840s and today features ongoing history and art exhibits. The Rutan-Beckett House was also built in the 1840s and features original 1950s furnishings from its most recent renovation, as well as ongoing history and art exhibits.
Free!
Event
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Spring Garden Workday at Brooklyn's Finest Garden
at Brooklyn's Finest Garden, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Brooklyn's Finest Garden for a spring volunteer day! Volunteers will help clean up and build raised beds to get ready for the open garden season.
Free!
Create A Welcome Station For Your Garden
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Do you want a welcoming way to greet visitors in your garden? Join Lillian, our GreenThumb instructor, for a hands-on workshop to build a welcome station.
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday at Floral Vineyard
at Floral Vineyard (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
The garden will be hosting it's volunteer day along with the introduction of community programs which will include self sustainable agriculture methods, solar power, & its benefits.
Free!
CANCELED: Community Garden Work Day
at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Myrtle Village Green for a celebration of EarthMonth! We’ll be having fun with garden projects like painting, building borders, and cleaning up.
Free!
Hotbox Community Build Day w/ The Brotherhood Sister Sol
at ENY Youth Farm, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Learn more about The HotBox Composting system: a unique thermophilic food waste processing bin that is rodent-proof, super efficient, and takes minimal effort to manage.
Free!
Volunteer Garden Workday at Fred McLeod Community Garden
at Fred McLeod Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Fred McLeod Community Garden for a spring volunteer day! Volunteers will help collect weeds and debris and organize the tool shed.
Free!
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Spring Cleanup Volunteer Day
at Robert L. Clinkscales Playground and Community Garden, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet the gardeners and lend a hand! Volunteers will assist with removing weeds, cleaning garden structures, and clearing the walkways for Senior members.
Free!
Monday, April 7, 2025
Help Build Raised Beds & Enhance The Garden
at Hornaday Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come lend a hand to Hornaday Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners build new raised garden beds, prune trees & shrubs, and plant spring seeds.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Seed Starting Volunteer Workday
at El Batey de Doña Provi, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Participants will practice beginner-friendly gardening skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Introduction to Basic Building Tools: Empowering People in DIY Skills
at Myrtle Village Green Community Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Build your confidence and skills with tools in this welcoming course centering femme-presenting individuals interested in DIY and construction.
Free!
Saturday, April 12, 2025
CANCELLED: Volunteer Day at Jardin de la Familia
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Please note: This event has been postponed to April 17. Come meet and lend a hand to the garden members! Volunteers will help the gardeners prepare for the growing season by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, starting seeds, and more.
Free!
CANCELLED: Volunteer Workday at Moffat Street Community Garden
at Moffat Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please note: This event has been rescheduled to April 26! Come lend a hand to the members of Moffat Street Community Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners build raised beds utilized for growing food.
Free!
CANCELLED: Volunteer Workday: Citizens for a Better Community Garden
at Citizens for a Better Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Please note: This event has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 13. Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities, such as filling raised beds with soil and disassembling plant structures.
Free!
CANCELLED: Volunteer Workday: Garden of Eden
at Garden of Eden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Please note: This event has been postponed to April 19! Join Garden of Eden for a volunteer workday where we will handle seasonal maintenance tasks. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
Free!
RESCHEDULED: Volunteer Garden Cleanup
at Good Shepherds Community Group, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Good Shepherds Community Group! Volunteers will help with cleaning up debris, testing & expanding the irrigation system, and starting seeds.
Free!
Volunteer Workday at Floral Vineyard
at Floral Vineyard (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Floral Vineyard community garden will be hosting its volunteer day along with the introduction of community programs
Free!
CANCELLED: Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class
at Greene Acres Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Please note: This event has been postponed to April 19. Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans.
Free!
Hollis Lions and Hollis Leos Earth Day Celebration
at Amboy Street Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Youth from the Hollis Queens chapter of the International Lion’s and Leo Clubs with seed planting and activities to beautify the garden. All are welcome to come help lend a hand!
Free!
Season Opener at Elton Street Community Garden
at Elton Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Elton Street Community Garden for a volunteer day to help the garden open for spring! Volunteers will assist with planting seeds, building raised beds, and organizing the shed.
Free!
Spring Awakening: A Community Composting Event
at Frank White Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This will be an opportunity to learn about Hot Box Composting and to network with other community farmers in NYC.
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Care for the Earth Day
at Powers St. Community Garden, Brooklyn, Olive Street Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Olive Street Garden and Powers Street Community Garden for a volunteer workday to start seeds and beautify the gardens!
Free!
Event
Celebrando Madre Tierra
at Mujeres en Movimento Huerto Comunitario
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
¡Únete a Mujeres en Movimiento Huerto Comunitario para una jornada de voluntariado construyendo bancales elevados! Los voluntarios aprenderán y practicarán el uso de herramientas manuales y eléctricas.
Free!
Tree Care and Compost Application with Big Reuse
at Smiling Hogshead Ranch, Queens
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a unique tree care event where we will care for both street trees and trees in the edible food forest at Smiling Hogshead Ranch.
Free!
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Spring Garden Workday at Brooklyn's Finest Garden
at Brooklyn's Finest Garden, Brooklyn
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join Brooklyn's Finest Garden for a spring volunteer day! Volunteers will assist with maintaining pathways, spreading earth matter, and cleaning up.
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday: Citizens for a Better Community Garden
at Citizens for a Better Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities, such as filling raised beds with soil and disassembling plant structures.
Free!
RESCHEDULED: Berry Street Garden Earth Day
at Berry Street Garden
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Berry Street Garden! Volunteers will help the gardeners plant seeds and create recycled art.
Free!
Spring Garden Prep Volunteer Workday
at Melrose New Generation Community Garden, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Melrose New Generation Community Garden for a fun-filled day of getting the garden ready for spring! Participants will assist with planting, weeding, and general garden maintenance.
Free!
Monday, April 14, 2025
Volunteer Garden Workday at Sweetgum Community Garden
at Sweetgum Community Garden
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Sweetgum Community Garden! Volunteers will help prepare the garden for spring by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, and planting vegetable seeds.
Free!
Spring Break Hike through the 'North Shore Green Crescent'
at Franklin Avenue & Arnold Street (in Jones Woods Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Enjoy Winter and winterbreak with a Hike!
Join NYC Parks, the New Brighton Citizens Committee Civic and the Staten Island Environmental Justice Coalition for a guided hike/walking tour of North Shore Staten Island's ‘Green Crescent’: the natural area of Jones Woods, Goodhue, Allison Pond and Snug Harbor Parks.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Junior Arborist Day
at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about our Urban Forest and why we need trees and why they matter
Free!
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Fresh Creek Wetlands Restoration with the Opportunity Hub
at Fresh Creek Nature Preserve, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect wetland areas in the Fresh Creek Nature Preserve! Volunteers will support restoration work and learn the importance of ecosystem health.
Free!
Getting Ready for Spring Planting - Ponderosa Workday
at Ponderosa Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Ponderosa Community Garden is getting ready for the 2025 season! Help the garden group replace old beds, build new beds, and many other related chores.
Free!
Junior Arborist Day at Tompkinsville Park
at Tompkinsville Park at Victory Boulevard (in Tompkinsville Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Arbor Day Month! Learn about trees, identify trees and care for trees.
Free!
Event
Power Tools 101: A Beginner’s Guide for All New Users
at Seasons of Vision Garden, Brooklyn
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
This beginner-friendly course, designed for femme presenting people but open to all, covers tool types, safety, hands-on practice, and project tips.
Free!
Event
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Volunteer Day at Jardin de la Familia
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the garden members! Volunteers will help the gardeners prepare for the growing season by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, starting seeds, and more.
Free!
Garden Bench Build Volunteer Workday
at Jardin de las Rosas, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Jardin de las Rosas for a volunteer day to clean up the garden and build new garden benches! Participants will practice basic carpentry skills and learn how to become an active garden member.
Free!
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Earth Day Nature Walk at Ocean Breeze
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Earth Day Nature Walk at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Free!
Event
Raised Bed Build Volunteer Day
at Good Life Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Good Life Garden! Volunteers will learn and practice carpentry skills by assisting gardeners with building raised garden beds.
Free!
Volunteer Garden Workday at Vernon & Throop Community Garden
at Vernon and Throop Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Come meet and lend a hand to the members of Vernon & Throop Community Garden! Volunteers will help prepare the garden for spring by cleaning debris, pulling weeds, and organizing garden tools.
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday: Garden of Eden
at Garden of Eden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Garden of Eden for a volunteer workday where we will handle seasonal maintenance tasks. Bring water, snacks, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
Free!
Volunteer Workday: Garden of Life
at Garden of Life (in ), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Learn how to join a GreenThumb garden and engage in EarthMonth activities, such as building trellises and spreading soil.
Free!
Event
Volunteer Workday at JD Wilson Memorial Garden
at Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (in ), Manhattan
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden for a volunteer workday to help work on the pond, build a new kiddie table, turn and spread compost & more!
Free!
Event
Building a Collapsible Trellis for Growing Food Vine Plants: A Beginner’s Class
at Greene Acres Community Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Create a foldable trellis to support tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, and beans.
Free!
Event
CANCELLED: Volunteer Workday at Ashford Learning Garden
at Ashford Learning Garden, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Ashford Learning Garden for a day of planting seeds, cleaning tools, shed, and help prepping for the garden's Easter Egg hunt for the community.
Free!
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