NYCHA Farms & Gardens “Season of Growth Summit 2024” Is April 13

Are you a former, current, or potentially future NYCHA farmer/gardener who wants to connect, find community, and learn how to make your corner of America’s largest public housing authority bloom in 2024? Registration is now open for the 2024 NYCHA Farms and Gardens Season of Growth Summit:

Saturday, April 13
10am to 3pm
Johnson Houses Community Center
1833 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Open to NYCHA residents of all ages, NYCHA’s 2024 Season of Growth Summit will feature workshops, giveaways, networking, and more to kick off the 2024 growing season.

All former, current, and future NYCHA gardeners are welcome. 

Join us for workshops on…

– Starting a Community Garden
– Food Justice
– Grant Writing and Fundraising
– Composting
– Pest Prevention

The Summit’s keynote speaker will be Qiana Mickie, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture.

Let us know you’re coming!

RSVP for the Summit at https://bit.ly/3PbAIOV.

NYCHA garden applications are now open.

The Garden Registry Application is a one-page form that must be completed and submitted to your property management office for approval. You can download the application in your preferred language via the following links: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), or just pick up a paper copy at your property management office.

The NYCHA Farms and Gardens team looks forward to helping gardeners connect to support throughout the 2024 season. If you have questions or need more information about the 2024 Summit or Garden Registry Application, please email gardens@nycha.nyc.gov or call (212) 306-8282.  

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