In spring, summer and fall of 2012, NYRP presented a series of workshops covering a variety of topics on gardening techniques, environmental trends, healthy living, and dynamic arts and cultural programming in several of our beautiful community gardens. At each interactive workshop, NYRP staff was joined by knowledgeable experts that shared the most up-to-date eco-knowledge and provided community members with a unique opportunity to dig in!
Admission to all NYRP programs are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All are welcome!
Visit Facebook and Twitter to see photos from the 2012 season.
TreeLC Workshops provide hands-on experience to teach how to care for trees in your garden and neighborhood. One million new trees are finding their homes in New York City through the MillionTreesNYC Initiative.
Cluck, cluck, cluck - chickens have many uses, especially in New York City! Come learn in these interactive workshops about the benefits of raising chickens in an urban setting. We have workshops that are suitable for all levels of experience.
2nd Thursdays, April – October, 5:30PM
Imani Community Garden
87-91 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn
Partner: bk farmyards
April 11 – Beginner: Introduction to Urban Chicken Keeping
May 9 – Advanced: Health Inspections and Solutions
June 13 – Chickens are Fun! A workshop for ALL ages
July 11 – Beginner: Introduction to Urban Chicken Keeping
August 8 – Spanish: Introducción a Pollo Urbano Mantener
September 12 – Beginner: Introduction to Urban Chicken Keeping
October 10 – Advanced: Preparing Your Coop for Winter
NYRP’s free, outdoor yoga classes are a great way for the entire family to stay fit. On Saturdays in April through September, these hour-long sessions, led by certified yoga teachers, will educate participants about proper form, tempo and mindset needed for a fulfilling and exciting workout. Mats will be provided for temporary use.
Every Saturday, 10AM
Target East Harlem Community Garden
415-417 East 117th Street (between First and Pleasant Avenues), Manhattan
Instructor: Harlem Yoga Studio
Jane Bailey Memorial Garden
327-329 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn
Instructor: Cayce Pia
1st and 3rd Saturdays, 10AM
Target Bronx Community Garden
1024 Woodycrest (between 164th and 165th Streets)
Instructor: South Bronx Yoga
Target Community Garden – Brooklyn
931-933 Bedford Avenue
Instructor: Boutique Yoga
NYRP gardens become a stage for the story of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” presented in collaboration with Snorks and Piñs Theater Company. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and find yourself in the enchanted world of William Shakespeare during this 90 minute, family-friendly production.
Saturday June 8, 4pm – 103rd Street Community Garden
105 East 103rd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues), Manhattan
Sunday June 9, 4pm – Los Amigos Community Garden
326 Pleasant Avenue, Manhattan
Thursday June 13, 6pm – Target Bronx Community Garden
1024 Woodycrest (between 164th and 165th Streets), Bronx
Saturday June 15, 4pm – Target Community Garden – Brooklyn
931-933 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn
Sunday June 16, 4pm – Willis Avenue Community Garden
378-382 Willis Avenue, Bronx
Spend a night under the stars enjoying a film on the big screen. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic and blanket, and NYRP will provide complimentary hot popcorn served in compostable bags! Movies will begin between 8 and 9PM at sunset.
Tuesday, June 11 – The Muppets (2011) (PG)
Tuesday, June 25 – Where the Wild Things Are (PG)
Tuesday, July 9 – Ghostbusters (PG)
Swindler Cove at Sherman Creek Park
Intersection of 10th Avenue, Dyckman Street and Harlem River Drive, Upper Manhattan
Tuesday, June 4 – Finding Nemo (G)
B 17 performance space at O’Donohue Park
B 17th Street adjacent to the Rockaway Beach promenade
Tuesday, June 18 – Space Jam (PG)
Eastchester Road Community Garden
3634 Eastchester Road (East 222nd – 223rd Street), Bronx
Tuesday, July 2 – Madagascar 3 (G)
Willis Avenue Community Garden
378-382 Willis Avenue, Bronx
Tuesday, July 16 – The Goonies (PG)
Target East Harlem Community Garden
415-417 East 117th Street (between First and Pleasant Avenues), Manhattan
Tuesday, July 23 – Wreck-It Ralph (G)
Jane Bailey Memorial Garden
327-329 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn
Live music is coming to NYRP gardens this summer! Enjoy the sounds and performances of local musicians in our public green spaces.
Thursday, July 25, 6PM
Location: 211th Street Community Garden
NE corner of East 211th Street and Carlisle Place, Bronx
Musician: TBD
Thursday, August 1, 6PM
Location: Decatur Street Community Garden
1052 Decatur Street, Brooklyn
Musician: Tres Amigos
Thursday, August 8, 6PM
Location: Dorothy Strelsin Memorial Community Garden
Suffolk Street (between Stanton and East Houston Streets), Manhattan
Musician: TBD
Thursday, August 15, 6PM
Location: The Heckscher Foundation Children’s Garden
134-136 Scholes Street, Brooklyn
Musician: TBD
The 4th Annual Domino Tournament between NYRP’s El Cataño and Willis Avenue Community Gardens is sure to be exciting! Can Willis Avenue defend the championship? Will El Cataño reclaim the title? Come find out in this two-part tournament between friendly rival gardens. Trophies, awards and refreshments will be served.
Part 1
Saturday, July 20, 1:00PM
El Cataño Community Garden
171 East 110th Street, Manhattan
Part 2
Saturday, July 27, 1:00PM
Willis Avenue Community Garden
378-382 Willis Avenue, Bronx
All outdoor events are subject to the weather. In case of inclement weather, check NYRP’s Facebook page or call (212) 333-2552 for updates.