Browse Manhattan Projects

Abraham Lincoln Seniors Glory Gardens

where:

Manhattan

who:

Abraham Lincoln Neighborhood Development Corp

what:

Glory Gardens wishes: 2 gardens with flowers, plants & healthy veggies. It keeps the seniors occupied and gives them a sense of pride.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$540

raised so far:

$115

All People's Garden

where:

Manhattan

who:

All People's Garden, of the Bronx and Manhattan Land Trust

what:

Our garden is growing! Help us plant veggies in raised beds.

impact area:

Open spaces

amount needed:

$1,725

raised so far:

$129

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

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

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

Hike the Heights: Making Giraffes

where:

Manhattan

who:

CLIMB (City Life is Moving Bodies)

what:

CLIMB will host giraffe-making workshops with headstart groups, pediatric clinical facilities and classrooms in preparation for Hike the Heights 6.

impact area:

Access

amount needed:

$575

raised so far:

$105

Island Compost

where:

Manhattan

who:

Urban Assembly New York Harbor School

what:

Island Compost is a public school recycling system created to reduce organic waste while increasing soil fertility on Governors Island.

impact area:

Waste

amount needed:

$3,240

raised so far:

$240

Kid's Guide to Gardening

where:

Manhattan

who:

La Plaza Cultural Armando Perez Community Park and Garden

what:

Our educational garden teaches LES students about healthy eating and urban farming; this project covers educational workbooks.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$501

raised so far:

$2

Learn to Row Day

where:

Manhattan

who:

East River C.R.E.W.

what:

We prepare leaders for Learn to Row Day to involve the public in rowing traditional wooden (volunteer built!) Whitehall boats and a kids’ pirate parade.

impact area:

Access

amount needed:

$1,150

raised so far:

$10

Open Green Mapmaking Parties

where:

Manhattan

who:

Green Map System

what:

Think global, map local! The interactive Open Green Map charts green living, natural and cultural sites, engages action and invites public viewpoints.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$345

raised so far:

$12

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