Browse Queens Projects

Bags for the People 3-Day Bag Making Workshops at Growing Up Green Charter School

where:

Queens

who:

Growing Up Green Charter School

what:

BFTP's 3 day workshops will engage the students of GUGCS with reusable bag making workshops that will reduce the use of plastic bags in their community.

impact area:

Waste

amount needed:

$2,268

raised so far:

$10

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

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

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

Food Extravaganza Demonstrations

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

Our cooking demonstration features advice on what to do with CSA vegetables and how to prepare recipes from CSA chefs.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$230

raised so far:

$15

Going Green in Queens 2011

where:

Queens

who:

The Cornucopia Society

what:

Going Green is an annual greening,network and educational conference designed to make us all more environmentally aware.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$443

raised so far:

$0

Naturally Made Cleaning Supplies

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

This program teaches adults how to make their own non-toxic cleaning supplies.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$87

raised so far:

$25

Raw Milk Workshop

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

In this workshop a raw milk expert provides the "real story" on raw dairy.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$58

raised so far:

$0

Spring Farm Visit

where:

Queens

who:

Astoria CSA

what:

Get on a bus and meet your farmer! Spring Farm Visit open to Astoria CSA members and community.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$604

raised so far:

$0

Street Tree Guard Building Clinic

where:

Queens

who:

BrooklynShade

what:

BrooklynShade offers free 2 hour clinics in affordable wooden Tree Guard construction and proper tree care.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$529

raised so far:

$120

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