New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is proud to announce that, in April 2010, NYC Grows – an annual, outdoor gardening festival – will become NYRP’s marquee public event. Poised to be the gardening festival of the season, NYC Grows will be held on Sunday, April 25th at the recently renovated plaza in Union Square. NYRP is also pleased to share that Organic Gardening magazine – a publication of Rodale Inc. – has joined us as presenting sponsor of NYC Grows.
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ith an array of hands-on activities being provided that incorporate a fresh take on eco-living, this free, environmentally themed event promises to be bigger and greener than ever!
Community gardening, urban agriculture and sustainable technology are just a few of the many green realms participants will explore throughout the day by engaging in a series of interactive activities, including planting and cooking demonstrations, a greenmarket experience, a tree giveaway, a pop-up garden center and eco-product shopping area.
Younger attendees will experience nature and the city’s great outdoors with NYRP’s NatureMania programming, which includes environmental-inspired word puzzles and games, potting activities, live animals and a children’s reading area. Live bands will provide musical entertainment throughout the day that attendees can enjoy, while lounging in a picnic area constructed for the event. Those who work up an appetite can visit the booths of local, organic restaurants that will be on site to provide food, lead organic cooking demonstrations and even distribute recipes to amateur chefs looking to emulate the creations they have sampled.
Both corporate sponsors and community partners will be on-hand to showcase eco-friendly products and unique greening techniques that are sure to inspire attendees of all ages. Additionally, vendors will offer the opportunity to purchase recycled, fair trade and all-natural merchandise, ranging from cosmetics, house wares, toys and furniture.
So, mark your calendar, and join us for what promises to be the green event of the year! Interested in becoming a sponsor or getting involved in NYC Grows? Contact Shannon Donohue at sdonohue@nyrp.org or call 212.333.2552.