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from November 7, 2026 to June 6, 2027

Sunday, January 10, 2027

Jan10

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Sunday, January 17, 2027

Jan17

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Sunday, January 24, 2027

Jan24

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Sunday, January 31, 2027

Jan31

Chase Away the Winter Blues Nature Walk

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join psychotherapist and longtime Brooklyn Botanic Gardens tour guide Lynne Spevack, LCSW, for an outdoor wintertime walk designed to chase away the winter blues.
Free!

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Jan31

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Sunday, February 7, 2027

Feb 7

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Saturday, February 13, 2027

Feb13

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!

Sunday, February 14, 2027

Feb14

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Sunday, February 21, 2027

Feb21

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Friday, February 26, 2027

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!

Sunday, February 28, 2027

Feb28

Garden & Conservatory Highlights Walk

at Wave Hill, Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens.

Saturday, May 1, 2027

May 1

2027 GrowTogether Conference: Workshops

at CUNY Graduate Center, Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Submit proposals for GrowTogether Workshops on Saturday, May 1 at CUNY Graduate Center and Guided Tours at community gardens and urban gardening sites in NYC on Sunday, May 2 in 2027!
Free!

Sunday, May 2, 2027

May 2

2027 GrowTogether Conference: Guided Tours & Outdoor Workshop Proposals

at New York City, Manhattan

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Submit proposals for GrowTogether Workshops on Saturday, May 1 at CUNY Graduate Center and Guided Tours at community gardens & urban gardening sites in NYC on Sunday, May 2 in 2027!
Free!

Saturday, June 5, 2027

Jun 5

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!

Sunday, June 6, 2027

Jun 6

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!

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