October 2022

Workshops

Curbside Composting For Bronx Schools

Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, Oct. 11 @ 12PM and 4PM


Starting October 17, 2022, some DOE K-12 schools in the Bronx will switch to Curbside Composting collection service. GrowNYC Zero Waste Schools is hosting this info session to provide all the information your school needs. RSVP Here

School Garden Drop-In Hour

Virtual Event

Wednesday, Oct 19 @ 3PM


Work with the GrowNYC school gardens team to discuss, trouble-shoot, envision, or plan your school garden. 



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Farmstand Business Curriculum Introduction

Virtual Event

Thursday, Oct 20 @ 4PM


A virtual training workshop for the Farmstand Business Curriculum that is a one-of-a-kind curriculum on food systems and business. This event is great for teachers and educators involved in NYC DOE K-12 schools. 

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Root Camp Orientation

Virtual Event

Thursday, October 27 @ 4PM


Join us for a training on the Root Camp Curriculum by Ample Table for Everyone. This free 10-lesson curriculum is specifically designed for NYC middle school students, although it could be adapted for ages!


RSVP Here

Garden Lessons Aligned with Core Curriculum Content

In-Person Event

Wednesday, Nov 16 @ 4:30 PM


Join GrowNYC and Edible Schoolyard NYC as we present ways to teach science, social studies, ELA, and math in the school garden. The workshop will take place at PS 7 in Harlem. 

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Youth Workforce Development

Virtual Workshops

Every Tuesday @ 5PM


GrowNYC’s Youth Workforce Development program provides work experience and professional development for young people.

Open to ages of 16-19 and those who work with youth.


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School Gardens: Request Soil, Lumber, Mulch

K-12 DOE public and charter schools who want to receive garden soil, mulch, and/or lumber from GrowNYC for their school gardens and outdoor learning spaces can fill out this interest form. We have limited capacity and anticipate not being able to fulfill all requests. Schools will be prioritized based on highest economic need index, the school's intended use of the materials, schools who have not received materials previously, and underserved geographic zones. 


If you would like to have a delivery for your school, please follow the link to read all the requirements and fill out the form. Schools must have an up-to-date registration with GrowNYC. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2022, or while supplies last.
Request Soil, Lumber, Mulch Here
Register with GrowNYC Here

Zero Waste Schools

Curbside Composting

We are thrilled to announce that Curbside Composting (aka Organics Collection) is expanding! This year, all DOE K-12 schools in the Bronx will switch to Curbside Composting Collection service, either in the fall (starting Oct 17) or spring (starting Mar 6).


These Bronx schools will join over 850 other DOE schools already receiving daily collections of food waste and food soiled paper from the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY). And just like we've done for schools for the last 10 years, GrowNYC ZWS will help all the new Bronx enrolled schools achieve Zero Waste goals through education, training, and support. We'll be there to help folks figure out how to sort food waste and food soiled paper along with metals, glass, cartons and hard plastics in the cafeterias.

Youth Leadership Council

Looking to help your students boost their resumes, build leadership skills, network with sustainability practitioners and gain real-world experience? Invite them to apply to the GrowNYC Zero Waste Schools Youth Leadership Council.


Reach out to us at zerowasteschools@grownyc.org if you have questions about the program or the application process. Half of our sessions will be in-person and the other half will be virtual.  


Application Deadline: Friday, October 21st at 11:59pm.
Apply Now

Zero Waste Schools Virtual Events

This year, GrowNYC ZWS is excited to launch a brand new set of virtual offerings. Our Teacher Tuesdays series will include workshops and trainings for teachers, educators administrators, and sustainability coordinators.


And if your students are interested in discussions or workshops on climate change or NYC waste, our Waste-Free Wednesdays is perfect for them.


We're also hosting a limited number of free one-on-one consultations for folks who are trying to figure out how to improve waste systems in their NYC school. Expect our events monthly from October 2022 until June 2023. Registrations and events kick off in October.


For full event details click here

Greenmarket Youth Education

Greenmarket K-12 school tours are paused this Fall! However, you can take tour students on a self-guided tour at any of our weekday Greenmarkets or you can watch a virtual tour of the Union Square Greenmarket in your classroom. You may also check out GrowNYC’s Distance Learning Page for more resources you can use with your students. For more updated information about our youth programming, please check here.

New Curriculum

This free 12-lesson curriculum is specifically designed for NYC high school students, although it could be adapted for other groups!


The Farmstand Business curriculum empowers school communities to take a meaningful look at our food system, to evaluate the growing capacity at their individual schools, and examines the model GrowNYC has used for over 50 years to support food access in New York City. It allows your school to reach beyond the perimeter of your school garden and onto plates in your communities, while allowing your students to learn real-world business skills.
Access the Curriculum
Field Trips to the Teaching Garden

Our fall dates are booked for the season so please join our Waitlist so you can be notified when we open our calendar for the spring season.


For Families & Individuals: The Teaching Garden, along with Earth Matter and The Bee Conservancy, is also offering guided farm tours first Saturday of every month. Register here.


Come join us on weekends until October 30th from 12 – 4pm for self-guided tours and scavenger hunts, help us water, or visit our dig bed for visitors of all ages to have fun and explore! October 29th we are celebrating Halloween on the farm! Come join the festivities.


Can't wait to see you in the Teaching Garden! For questions regarding our programming, please email asantistevan@grownyc.org

Grant Opportunities
Grants for school garden and sustainability projects:

Kids Gardening Buddy Botanist Grant Deadline: Oct 14, 2022

Lorrie Otto Seeds For Education Program Deadline: Oct 15, 2022

Energize The Environment Grant Program Deadline: Oct 30, 2022

SeedMoney Deadline: Nov 12, 2022

Kids Gardening 2023 Youth Garden Grant (opening 10/17/22) Deadline: Dec 2, 2022

CitizensNYC All in the Neighborhood Grant Information Sessions for 2023 now open

Karma 4 Cara Deadline: Rolling

Hudson Valley Seed Co Seed Donations Deadline: Rolling

Herman's Garden Seed Donation Program Deadline: Rolling

Ioby Crowdfund Matching Deadline: Rolling

Future Farmers of America Grants Deadline: Rolling

Monarch Watch Free Milkweed Deadline: Rolling

EcoRise Student Innovation Fund Always open
From Our Partners

DOE Office of Sustainability

Check out the revamped Sustainability Hub for monthly highlights, news & updates, reports and more! Follow their Grants website for updates on their fall 2022 grant along with other opportunities. 


Applications are open for Office of Sustainability's Youth Leadership Council. Details and Application are found HERE. Deadline to apply is October 11, 2022.


In partnership with Solar One, the Office of Sustainability is hosting the NYC Solar Schools Education Program for 2022-2023. This professional learning opportunity is open to NYC DOE teachers. For more information and to register, click Here.


Forest for All NYC

Save the date: October 15 for City of Forest Day. Find events all throughout the five boroughs to learn, care for, and celebrate NYC's urban forest. Presented in partnership with Parks and Open Space Partners - NYC Coalition and NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. Search for events here.


GreenThumb Workshops

GreenThumb has a slew of workshops this month offering expertise in a variety of gardening topics. Check out their events page for a workshop that suits you.


Harlem Grown

Through October, Harlem Grown offers a series of workshops for children and their families to learn about fruits, veggies, planting, and gardening.  Workshops are held at their 134th Street Farm every Saturday (unless otherwise noted) from 10am – 3pm. Register here.


iDig2Learn

October 15, 11 am - 3 pm for City of Forest Day at Lighthouse Park Roosevelt Island. iDig2Learn is teaming up with Roosevelt Island stakeholders for the 1st ever City of Forest Day. For more information and the day's schedule, click HERE.


Kids Gardening

Kids Gardening is hosting a free webinar on October 11th at 1pm PT/ 4pm ET titled "Principles & Practices of Garden Educations: Serving Latina/o/x Students and Communities." Click HERE for more information and to register


NYBG

NYBG Grounds-only admission is now free for all Bronx residents every day the Garden is open, all year round! Bring your I.D. with proof of residency to any ticket booth to get your tickets. Learn more about NYBG’s Community Access Programs.


NYC Parks and the Urban Park Rangers

Urban Park Rangers are full of knowledge about history, astronomy, animals, plants, and more. There are many exciting Ranger-led events for you and your family to experience in our parks! Click here for upcoming events.


NY Sun Works

NY Sun Works' After-School Professional Development Program is back with a continued focus on Energy, Water, & Waste. This 6-session hybrid course on simple sustainability counts for three P/A+ credits or 45 hours of CTLE. For more information and dates, visit Course Details.


Queens Botanical Garden

Do you have a question related to composting? Register here for a 10 minute virtual session during the Monthly Compost Support hour on Wednesday, October 12 from 3-4pm.


Rat Academy Trainings

Free trainings by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and various sponsors to learn about rat prevention methods. Click on a date to register.

  Virtual

   Rat Academy for Community Gardeners


SGSO Network

The SGSO Network is hosting a webinar in their GSG Summit Series titled "Lighting Talks" on October 19 at 11am PT/2 pm ET. "Lighting Talks" consists of 5 minute talks from a variety of school garden professionals. Register here.


Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden 

A Compost Distribution event will be held on October 15 from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. For more information and to register if eligible, please visit here.

Connect with GrowNYC School Gardens

Are you a DOE K-12 public or charter school? Feel free to reach out to the School Gardens team to learn about what our program offers, have your school garden questions answered and how to get registered. Visit our School Gardens Website or Email us at schoolgardens@grownyc.org. 
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