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.
Brian Lehrer invited us back to follow up on the Uncommon Economic Indicators piece from March before we launched the site. Take a listen to hear some of our milestones of the year, and to hear fellow New Yorkers' New Year's resolutions.
Added Value, the Red Hook farming group whose name has become nearly synonymous with "sweat equity" has increased their productive land to include a 3-acre stretch on Governor's Island. They need to purchase a rototiller to cultivate its farm there, which will bring increased production, youth employment and educational activities. Help them out.
PS 11's student-run Farm Market sells local, organic produce from a New York State Farm CSA to the neighborhood surrounding the school. They need your help to buy a tent.
Celebrate It's My Park! Day by getting involved in a park near you. Organized by Partnerships for Parks in the spring and fall, It's My Park! Day is a great way for New Yorkers to rediscover the open space and patches of grass in our neighborhoods.
ioby's third "please" video: The Solar Electric Energy Project will be expanded and include mini green roof. Hands-on workshops show New Yorkers that solar technology is a practical reality. Support the project here.
