Movie Nights
Each summer, from June through August, NYRP presents Movie Nights in the Gardens – a series of outdoor screenings held in NYRP community gardens throughout the city and in NYRP’s Swindler Cove Park in Upper Manhattan – showcasing environmental-themed films, including documentaries and family-friendly features.
Admission is free and open to the public, who typically bring picnics and their own chairs or blankets – creating a uniquely casual and communal, yet urban and urbane gathering that people of all ages can enjoy under the stars and in front of the big screen.
NYRP Fit Club
In partnership with LuLuLemon, and presented by Coca-Cola, NYRP Fit Club is a four-week program aimed at engaging community members to exercise while encouraging healthy eating and wellness practices that promote a balanced lifestyle.
These free, outdoor exercise classes are a great way to get outdoors and join NYRP in our beautiful community gardens. Each Saturday through the month of August, participants will be introduced to methods of strength and aerobic exercise, nutritional education and meditation principles through a series of hour-long sessions led by licensed instructors and specialists from LuLuLemon. Components of yoga, IntenSati and core strengthening will help to burn calories while educating about proper form, tempo and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout.
Attendees will receive weekly giveaways along with recipes and tips for cooking nutritionally, sound meals. Participation is free, but limited to participants ages 14 years and older. All skill levels are encouraged to join.
Saturdays in August, 10 AM to 11 AM:
• Target Bronx Garden, 1025 Anderson Avenue, Bronx
• Target East Harlem Garden, 415-417 East 117th Street, Manhattan
• Target Brooklyn Garden, 931-933 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
Programming:
August 7th — Nutrition Education
August 14th — Strength Training
August 21st — IntenSati Workout
August 28th — Anusara Yoga
Garden Grooves
During the summer, NYRP’s community gardens become outdoor concert halls with Garden Grooves – featuring a variety of musical genres performed by local bands, up-and-coming talents or renowned artists. This eagerly anticipated outdoor concert series takes place in NYRP’s Target Community Garden in Brooklyn and Target East Harlem Community Garden and NYRP’s Target Bronx Community Garden. Attendance is free and open to all NYRP garden members and community residents.
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