Education

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New York City's parks are a natural classroom. Enjoy this opportunity to learn through free and hands-on lectures on nature, history, gardening, and much more.

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from October 13, 2026 to August 29, 2027

Sunday, February 21, 2027

Feb21

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Feb24

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!

Friday, February 26, 2027

Feb26

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Feb26

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!

Saturday, February 27, 2027

Feb27

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!

Feb27

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, February 28, 2027

Feb28

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, March 5, 2027

Mar 5

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, March 6, 2027

Mar 6

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, March 7, 2027

Mar 7

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, March 12, 2027

Mar12

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, March 13, 2027

Mar13

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, March 14, 2027

Mar14

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, March 19, 2027

Mar19

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, March 20, 2027

Mar20

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, March 21, 2027

Mar21

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, March 26, 2027

Mar26

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, March 27, 2027

Mar27

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, March 28, 2027

Mar28

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, April 2, 2027

Apr 2

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, April 3, 2027

Apr 3

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, April 4, 2027

Apr 4

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, April 9, 2027

Apr 9

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, April 10, 2027

Apr10

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, April 11, 2027

Apr11

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, April 16, 2027

Apr16

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, April 17, 2027

Apr17

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, April 18, 2027

Apr18

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, April 23, 2027

Apr23

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, April 24, 2027

Apr24

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, April 25, 2027

Apr25

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, April 30, 2027

Apr30

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, May 1, 2027

May 1

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!

May 1

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, May 2, 2027

May 2

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, May 7, 2027

May 7

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, May 8, 2027

May 8

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, May 9, 2027

May 9

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, May 14, 2027

May14

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, May 15, 2027

May15

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, May 16, 2027

May16

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, May 21, 2027

May21

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, May 22, 2027

May22

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, May 23, 2027

May23

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, May 28, 2027

May28

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, May 29, 2027

May29

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, May 30, 2027

May30

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Friday, June 4, 2027

Jun 4

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Saturday, June 5, 2027

Jun 5

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

Sunday, June 6, 2027

Jun 6

Old Stone House: Open Hours

at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!

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