The City Farms
2008 Workshop Schedule
All workshops are open to the public
To map any New York City community garden, use the CENYC Community Garden Search.
We are still scheduling workshops for 2008!
If you would like to host a workshop in your garden, click here and fill out the Workshop Request Form, or just call Owen at x229. Our skilled garden trainers offer workshops on dozens of topics, so if you can think of a workshop that is not listed below, we can work with you to meet the needs of your community.
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Saturday, Aug. 2nd
2pm-5pm |
Hattie Carthan Community Garden State of Our Health Community Council
Join community educator and facilitator Yonnette Fleming in this community council to explore the state of health in the community surrounding this historic garden and to make a collective commitment to create a new vision of health and explore strategies that produce change. Sponsored by the Ben & Jerrys Foundation and Green Guerillas.
Just Food Trainer: Yonnette Fleming, Hattie Carthan Community Garden
Location: Hattie Carthan Community Garden, Marcy Ave & Lafayette Ave in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Directions: G train to Bedford/Nostrand or the B38 bus to Marcy and Lafayette Ave
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Thursday, Aug. 7th
10am-12pm |
Planting Techniques to Increase Production and Decrease Pest Problems
Learn gardening techniques to prevent and control pests in your garden, without the use of harmful chemicals.
Just Food Trainer: Ceci Charles-King, Brooklyn-Queens Land Trust, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Location: Brooklyn Rescue Mission, 255 Bainbridge St (btwn Malcolm X & Patchen), Brooklyn
Directions: Farm entrance is one block north on Decatur St, between Malcolm X and Patchen
Directions: Take the A/C train to Utica Ave and walk on Malcolm X Blvd to Decatur (three blocks) and take a right OR take the B46 bus to Malcolm X Blvd and Decatur St Garden is on Decatur St between Malcolm X Blvd and Patchen Ave
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Thursday, Aug. 7th
5:00pm |
Medicinal Herb Walk
Explore the wild and cultivated herbs of Drew Gardens and discover the marvelous healing properties of herbs as an expert shares this forgotten knowledge.
Just Food Trainer: Abu Talib, Taqwa Community Farm
Location: Drew Gardens, East Tremont Avenue/Boston Road, Bronx
Directions: Take the #2 train to East Tremont Ave. Or take Q 44, BX 36 or Bx 21
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Saturday, Aug. 9th
11am |
Canning
Learn techniques to preserve your harvest all year long! Use mason jars, a hot water bath and your delicious home grown vegetables to make irresistible foods you can eat in the colder months, or that you can give as tasty and beautiful gifts.
Just Food Trainer: Classie Parker, 5 Star Garden
Location: East New York Farms, 613 New Lots Ave corner of Schenck Ave, Brooklyn
Directions: Take the #3 train to New Lots Ave. Or take the B6, B15, or B83 bus.
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Saturday, Aug. 9th
1pm |
Beneficial Insects (intergenerational workshop: kids encouraged to attend!)
Just Food Trainer: Keha Mcilwaine, Queens County Farm Museum
Location: Back to Eden Community Garden, 144-27 Lakewood Ave at Inwood St, South Jamaica, Queens
Directions: Take the E or J train to Sutphin Blvd Take the Q40 Bus from Archer Ave station to South Jamaica. Get off at Princeton St and walk south on Lakewood Ave towards Inwood St (2min walk). OR Take the A train to Ozone Park-Lefferts Blvd Take the Q112 Bus headed to Jamaica. Get off at Inwood St and walk east on Inwood St towards 105th Ave and take a right on Lakewood Ave (7min walk).
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Thursday, Aug. 14th
10am-12pm |
Growing for Market
Just Food Trainer: Fareed Anderson-Beyah, McKinley’s Children’s Garden
Location: Brooklyn Rescue Mission, 255 Bainbridge St (btwn Malcolm X & Patchen), Brooklyn
Directions: Farm entrance is one block north on Decatur St, between Malcolm X and Patchen
Directions: Take the A/C train to Utica Ave and walk on Malcolm X Blvd to Decatur (three blocks) and take a right OR take the B46 bus to Malcolm X Blvd and Decatur St Garden is on Decatur St between Malcolm X Blvd and Patchen Ave
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Saturday, Aug. 16th
2-10pm (films begin at 8pm) |
International Food and Film Festival
Come groove to the sounds of live African percussion and experience the fresh tastes and cultures of Brooklyn. All foods are prepared by our garden members. Our theme: Many cultures uniting as one community. Please call Yonnette with any questions 718-638-3566
Just Food Trainer: Yonnette Fleming, Hattie Carthan Community Garden
Location: Hattie Carthan Community Garden, Marcy and Lafayette Aves, Brooklyn
Directions: Take the G train to Bedford/Nostrand. Walk one block to Marcy or take the B38 to Marcy & Lafayette
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Saturday, Aug. 16th
5pm |
Canning (at the Food and Film Festival)
Learn techniques to preserve your harvest all year long! Use mason jars, a hot water bath and your delicious home grown vegetables to make irresistible foods you can eat in the colder months, or that you can give as tasty and beautiful gifts.
Just Food Trainer: Classie Parker, 5 Star Garden
Location: Hattie Carthan Community Garden, Marcy and Lafayette Aves, Brooklyn
Directions: Take the G train to Bedford Nostrand. Walk one block to Marcy. Or take the B38 to Marcy & Lafayette
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Owen Taylor
City Farms Training and Livestock Coordinator
212-645-9880x229
owen[at]justfood.org
These workshops are made possible by the generous support of The KeySpan Foundation & Heifer International
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