EAST NEW YORK FARMS!
APRIL
MARCH
March● April● May
2016 Spring Event Calendar
TUES MARCH 1ST: Monthly Meeting @ UCC, 613 New Lots Ave. Come hear about upcoming workshops and events. Also we will do goal setting 6:30PM-8:00PM for upcoming season. SAT MARCH 12TH: MAKING BROOKLYN BLOOM @ the Brooklyn Botanic Garden 10:00AM-4:00PM
Annual conference for gardeners with workshops, resources, + speakers. Free.
SUN MARCH 13TH: JUST FOOD CONFERENCE @ Teachers College, W 120th St., Manhattan 9:00AM-6:30PM
Annual food justice conference. Sign up online: @ justfood.org
SAT MARCH 19TH: GREENTHUMB GROWTOGETHER @ Hostos Community College, Bronx Annual conference for gardeners with workshops, giveaways, speakers. Free. 8:00AM-4:00PM Buses will depart from East NY—contact GreenThumb for info: (212)718-1960
TUE APRIL 5TH:
MONTHLY MEETING: PROTECTING GARDENS AS OPEN SPACES @ UCC, 613 New Lots Ave
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Topic: A REQUIRED workshop for ENYFarms! Gardeners. Get updated on rezoning and development from the Coalition for Community Advancement, and discuss garden preservation strategies for the future.
SAT APRIL 9TH:
Trap-Neuter-return Certification workshop @ UCC 613 New Lots
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Learn the basics of Trap-Neuter-Return. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to help feral cats in your garden.
FRI APRIL 8TH & SAT APRIL 9TH & 23RD: COMPOST GIVE-AWAY @ UCC Youth Farm, 613 New Lots Ave. Fri 4:00PM-7:00PM Sat 10AM-1:00PM
SAT APR 30TH 10:00AM-2:00PM
We will distribute free bagged compost for East New York gardeners plus a workshop by Master Composters. RSVP to (718)649-7979 to pick up compost for your garden with over 200 gardeners we will have a limited supply. Distribution on the 23rd will take place only if supplies remain. Tree Care Workshop: Meet in front of Park on Schenck btwn New Lots and Livonia Help with up keep of young trees and tree pits.
MAY
TUE MAY 3RD: 6:30PM - 8:00PM
MONTHLY MEETING @ UCC, 613 New Lots Ave.
SAT MAY 7TH: 9:30AM-1:00PM
INTERGENERATIONAL BREAKFAST @ UCC, 613 New Lots Ave.
SAT MAY 14TH:
Caribbean Crop Trial WORKSHOP @ UCC, Youth Farm
10:00AM –1:00pm
Learn about growing Caribbean crops in our NY climate.
SAT MAY 21ST:
GREENTHUMB PLANT DISTRIBUTION @ Green Thumb Compound
11:00AM-1:00PM
Free plant starts for your GreenThumb Community Garden. Contact UCC about finding a ride share if needed.
MAY 20TH & 21ST
SEEDLING SALE @ UCC Youth Farm
Fri 4:00PM -7:00PM Sat10:00AM-2:00PM
Purchase seedlings like tomatoes, hot peppers & collards to get your season started! No advanced ordering necessary! FREE SEEDS
Mandatory Market 101 Meeting for all vendors.
A gathering for youth interns, their families, gardeners, vendors + other members to meet and talk with each other. Free breakfast + an Intergenerational workshop.
ONGOING EVENTS 1ST + 3RD SATURDAYS April-November: OPEN VOLUNTEER DAYS 10AM-2PM @ UCC Youth Farm, 600 Schenck Ave.
Help out on the farm and learn about sustainable urban agriculture. No registration necessary. Come prepared to get dirty. *Children under 12 must be with a parent/guardian.
ENYF STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Phone: (718) 649-7979 Fax:(718) 649-7256 Emails: [first name]@eastnewyorkfarms.org David Vigil, Project Director.
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Nefratia Coleman, Pink House Manager Ext. 12 Stevie Schafenacker UCC Farm Manager. Ext. 14 Sadatu Usman, Gardens Organizer.
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Heather Horgan, Market Coordinator.
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Roy Frias, Youth Program Director.
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Karen Alessi, Development Director.
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Interested in growing more vegetables? Try a
CROP PLANNING SESSION
Schedule one for you or your garden group TODAY and receive a FREE handbook!
COOKING DEMO OR WORKSHOP at your garden!
Winter CSA
Weekly box of fresh, affordable, farm-grown veggies and fruit .
Contact Sadatu. Tuesday's 3-6pm We can provide @ 370 Fountain Ave supplies, Contact Farrahlafontant workshop teachers, @gmail.com + outreach help.
Stay updated on all of our workshops + events… www.eastnewyorkfarms.org ● Call 718.649.7979
