Browse Education Projects

Bailey-Holt House/Horticultural Society of New York garden project

where:

Manhattan

who:

Bailey-Holt House

what:

A joint project, we attempt to empower others by growing herbs, flowers, and food while creating a sustainable and just food system.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,105

raised so far:

$200

Canning Workshop

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

This program to teach the basics and benefits of canning.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$144

raised so far:

$13

Children's Organic Food Patch Workshops

where:

Manhattan

who:

La Plaza Cultural Armando Perez Community Park and Garden

what:

There aren't many places to get healthy organic produce on the LES. This is an opportunity for students to learn about growing food and healthy eating.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,220

raised so far:

$50

Clean Up NYC's Beach Day

where:

City-wide

who:

American Littoral Society

what:

All over the NYC area, clean up a beach near you on September 19! Beach debris is not just unsightly, it poses a threat to humans and wildlife.

amount needed:

$1,955

raised so far:

$145

Compost Area Fence-Raising on Governor's Island

where:

Manhattan

who:

EarthMatter c/o Open Space Institute

what:

EarthMatter will enclose a 35' x 100' designated space on the south end of Governor's Island in order to create an public composting demonstration center.

amount needed:

$3,450

raised so far:

$155

Cookbook Fundraiser for Astoria CSA

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

This long-term project compile healthy family recipes from our members, using the vegetables we receive throughout the season as the main ingredient.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$2,300

raised so far:

$6

Dear Driver NYC Spring Outreach Campaign

where:

City-wide

who:

Dear Driver

what:

Dear Driver is seeking volunteers to improve Dear Driver and to help build awareness about Dear Driver in NYC the Spring of 2010.

impact area:

Education

Eating Healthy in Bed-Stuy

where:

Brooklyn

who:

Bed-Stuy Farm Share

what:

We created a community health guide for Bed-Stuy that health professionals and community food organizers can use in their outreach. Help us print it!

impact area:

Access, Education

amount needed:

$3,450

raised so far:

$800

Fall Farm Visit

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

A fabulous opportunity for those without their own "wheels" to get out of the city for an afternoon and enjoy some fresh air.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$604

raised so far:

$5

Farm City

where:

Brooklyn

who:

FIAF

what:

Educational programs investigate urban agricultural practices in which farmers, environmentalists, architects & artists share experience, skills & intentions.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$3,240

raised so far:

$10

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