Community Gardens New York

Linden Silent Book Club: July Book Swap & Reading Meetup

📚 Linden Silent Book Club: July Book Swap & Reading Meetup Join us for a relaxing Saturday of reading, community and bookish conversation! On July 11th, we're adding a book swap to our regular Silent Book Club meetup. Bring a gently used book you'd like to pass along and browse books brought by fellow readers. You might leave with your next great read! Date: Saturday, July 11 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Inspo Nutrition, 27 E Elizabeth Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 Schedule: 11:00 – 11:30 AM 📖 Arrive, settle in, browse the book swap, and chat with fellow readers 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 🤫 Silent reading hour 12:30 – 1:00 PM 💬 Optional discussion about what you're reading, book recommendations and final book swap exchanges Book Swap Guidelines: ✨️Bring up to 2–3 gently used books you'd be happy to pass on. ✨️Take a book if something catches your eye. ✨️ After everyone who has brought a book, takes a book, everyone can browse/take. ✨️ Leave a few, take a few. You are not bound by a 1 to 1 trade. ✨️Participation in the book swap is completely optional. ✨️ Any leftover books will be donated to a nearby little free library. Whether you're halfway through a physical novel, listening to an audiobook, reading manga or diving into nonfiction, all readers are welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a calm morning of books and community. 📚 All readers welcome • No assigned reading • Free to attend

Let's go to the NYC Plant Market

https://nycplantmarket.com/ **PROGRAMS** Free Community Plant Swap by **[NYC Plant Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/525004068047856)** Free Plant Clinic by **[Plant Daddy MD](https://plantdaddymd.com/)** **Many VENDORS** **Live MUSIC!** **"NYC Plant Market** is more than a marketplace for plants. It’s a movement to reconnect New Yorkers with nature. We bring together local plant shops, independent growers, and small nurseries across the city for a once-a-month curated community market that celebrates urban greening. From rare aroids, beginner houseplants, to handmade ceramic planters, we cultivate not just plants, but a green urban community. Our mission is to make green living accessible, sustainable, and rooted in local culture. Whether you are a beginner or practically Mother Nature, this plant market is for you. Come join the party and learn a thing or two about nature and plants from the community that loves them. See you at the plant market!"

LET'S ALL GO TO WAVE HILL FOR A GRAND TOUR & TERRACE LUNCH

# 🏛️ **New York City Art, Film, Museum, Social Club** ## 🌿 *Wave Hill: Garden & Gallery Tour with Terrace Lunch* ## 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** Saturday, July 11, 2026 * **Time:** 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM * **Location:** Wave Hill 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY ## 🌟 Event Description Join us for a truly special summer experience at **Wave Hill**, a stunning public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River in Riverdale, the Bronx. This curated visit combines **nature, art, and architecture** into a relaxed yet refined group experience—featuring a **guided garden tour**, a **private gallery tour**, and a **beautiful outdoor terrace lunch**. Set against sweeping river views and meticulously maintained gardens, this is a perfect opportunity to step away from the city’s pace and enjoy a more tranquil and immersive cultural outing. ## 💲Cost **Tour Pricing:** $35 per member **Optional Boxed Lunch:** $27 per member Final pricing and payment details will be provided once arrangements are confirmed. ## 🌿 Our Experience Our day at Wave Hill will be thoughtfully structured as follows: ### 🌼 **10:00 – 10:15 AM \| Arrival** Please plan to arrive within this window so we can begin the day together. *** ### 🌸 **10:30 – 11:30 AM \| Guided Garden Tour** We will begin with a one-hour guided exploration of Wave Hill’s renowned gardens, featuring seasonal plantings, curated landscapes, and breathtaking views of the Hudson River. *** ### 🍽️ **12:00 PM \| Terrace Lunch \(Optional Group Experience\)** Following the guided garden tour, and before the guided gallery tour, we will gather for lunch on the **Kate French Terrace**, one of the most scenic dining spots in the city. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, we will offer a **pre-arranged boxed lunch option** for the group. * Includes: sandwich, salad, dessert, and water * Cost: **$27 per person** Participation in the group lunch is optional. Members are also welcome to bring their own lunch or explore alternative options on site. For those who would like to enjoy lunch on-site, a **boxed lunch option** is available. **Important:** If you would like to reserve a boxed lunch, you must: 1. RSVP “Yes” to the event, and then............... 1. **Message me directly at the time of your RSVP** with your sandwich selection. I will then send you a separate PayPal invoice for the $27 boxed lunch fee. This is necessary so I can coordinate the order with Wave Hill in advance. *Please note: Lunch is optional and is a separate charge from the event fee.* *** Each boxed lunch includes: * Choice of (1) sandwich or salad below. * Mini Caesar salad. * Cookie. * Boxed water. * Cutlery. ### 🥪 **Sandwich or Salad Selections** **PEPPER CRUSTED ROAST BEEF** white cheddar, watercress, horseradish cream **TURKEY CAPRESE** mozzarella, tomato, romaine, basil pesto aioli **HONEY TURKEY & GOUDA** watercress, honey dijon aioli, brioche bun **HERB ROASTED CHICKEN** swiss cheese, turkey bacon, lettuce, herb aioli **CHERRY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD (CN)** lettuce, whole wheat wrap **CITRUS TUNA SALAD WRAP (DF)** fennel slaw, whole wheat wrap **FARM VEGETABLES (VT)** grilled asparagus, grilled red onion, hummus, vegetable slaw, goat cheese, whole grain roll **CLASSIC CAPRESE (VT)** fresh mozzarella, tomato, romaine, basil aioli, brioche bun **GRILLED ZUCCHINI (VEGAN)** sundried tomatoes, beet pickled shallots, ciabatta *** ### **Dietary Key** **VEGAN** = Vegan **VT** = Vegetarian **DF** = Dairy-Free **CN** = Contains Nuts *Gluten-free bread available upon request* *** ### 🖼️ **1:15 – 2:00 PM \| Guided Gallery Tour** We will continue after lunch with a 45-minute guided tour of Wave Hill’s gallery spaces, featuring contemporary exhibitions that complement the natural surroundings. *** ### 🛍️ **2:00 PM \| Shop Visit** After the tour, members are welcome to visit the shop and enjoy a small gift and discount. *** ## 🚆 Getting There Wave Hill is easily accessible via: * **Metro-North (Riverdale Station)** + shuttle * **#1 Subway (242nd Street)** + shuttle * Various bus routes A complimentary shuttle runs regularly from nearby transit points. *** ## ⚠️ Important Notes * This will be a **guided group experience**, and we will move together through each portion of the visit * Please arrive on time to ensure a smooth start * The event includes walking through garden paths and outdoor areas *** ## 💬 Why This Event Is Special This is more than a visit—it is a **complete experience** combining nature, culture, and community in one of New York City’s most beautiful and unexpected settings. With guided access, a scenic terrace lunch, and a thoughtfully paced itinerary, this promises to be a **relaxing, enriching, and memorable summer day**.

Plant Powered Potluck in Astoria

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F43517)! Share in great company and enjoy a wholesome potluck meal with Plant Powered Metro New York when we gather at The Lifestyle Building in Astoria, hosted by Enrica Sacca, PPMNY co-founder and lead organizer. For the potluck, please choose a plant-based recipe with whole plant foods — whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please, no animal-based foods, vegan processed foods, white flours, or added oils, and we ask you to minimize added sweeteners and salt. If this sounds intimidating, don't worry! Contact Enrica at [enrica.sacca@ppmny.org](mailto:enrica.sacca@ppmny.org) to discuss simple dish ideas or check out our recipes at: [ppmny.org/recipes](http://ppmny.org/recipes/). *It's a good rule of thumb to double a recipe you would make at home! Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.*

LGBTQIA Potluck Social Mixer: Building Community Together

Join us for a vibrant and inclusive LGBTQIA Potluck Social, hosted by Kristofer & Jose who are part of the Nutley LGBTQIA Community Potluck Group. This event is open to all members of the LGBTQIA community and their allies who are looking to connect, socialize, and build friendships within a safe and welcoming space. Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other part of the LGBTQIA spectrum, you are encouraged to come and share in good food and great company and bring a friend. Bring a dish to share and come ready to engage in conversations, make new connections, and enjoy a sense of belonging within the Nutley community. Let's come together to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the beauty of our unique identities. This inaugural event will be located in the Spring Garden section of Nutley at our house. We will update those interested in coming with address information closer to the event. Please feel free to bring anything from a main dish, to dessert it can be homemade or store bought. So looking forward to building community in Nutley and the surrounding areas.

Dinner Social in Sunset Park

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F48688)! Join Plant Powered Metro New York for an evening of delicious food and community at [Lucky Vege House](https://www.luckyvegehouse.com/) in Sunset Park, a beloved neighborhood restaurant known for its creative Chinese cuisine. Guests will order directly from the menu and are welcome to choose from a variety of plant-based appetizers, entrées, and desserts. *The estimated cost is $30–$40 per person, including tax and gratuity. Dishes will contain some salt and oil. No added sugar is used. Gluten-free options are available.* *Lucky Vege House accepts both credit cards and cash; however, to make splitting the bill easier, we encourage guests to bring enough cash.* *Hosted by Mabel Lam-Johns, PPMNY Volunteer*

Join our Intergalactic Potluck!!

On Saturday, July 18th, let’s get together for our Intergalactic Potluck!! 🛸🏞️🧺 Potluck is from 2 to 6pm We’ll take our group photo at 3:30pm Otherwise, feel free to arrive and leave whenever! 😃 We’ll meet in Central Park’s Great Hill Great Hill is close to West 105th Street and Central Park West Google maps link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA2BcZP48trKVKLj6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hA2BcZP48trKVKLj6) If there is rain or other inclement weather, we will meet at The Hugh (on East 53rd and Lexington) instead. We’ll monitor the weather and will confirm the event location 24 to 48 hours in advance (but plan to meet at Great Hill!) Some more details: \- Meet people from all over New York City\, New Jersey\, and really all over el mundo\! 🌏 \- Bring a dish to share\! Bonus points if it’s from your culture\! 🙌 Please try to bring a serving for at least 8 to 12 people. Share what you’ll bring in our Google Forms link (includes optional allergen / sensitivities list): [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8cuVWRr7QJDwIdy6nACDDp74dkxuulRWItNuZj-JUu_TMg/viewform?usp=dialog](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb8cuVWRr7QJDwIdy6nACDDp74dkxuulRWItNuZj-JUu_TMg/viewform?usp=dialog) (Can also label your dish + allergies with a post-it!) \- We’ll have public restrooms on site\! \(They were recently renovated too\!\) 🚻 [https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/great-hill-public-restroom-and-accessibility-improvements](https://www.centralparknyc.org/restoration/great-hill-public-restroom-and-accessibility-improvements) \- We’ll try our best to get together in a shaded area\. 🌳 \- Bring a to\-go container to take food with you when we’re done at 6pm\! 📦 \- We’ll have social games along with frisbee and volleyball\! 🥏🏐 \- Everyone is welcome\! So feel free to bring partners\, friends\, parents\, grandparents\, arch rivals\, and more\! 🏒 \- Feel free to text Fouad \(the host\) with any questions\! His number is 440\-488\-5950 📞 \- Event is free and is a collab between Borough Hoppers and Social Striders Running Club\! 🙏

Coastal Mindfulness Walk & Picnic on the North Shore

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/plantpoweredmetrony/event.jsp?event=3993&)! Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a restorative summer afternoon on the North Shore, featuring mindfulness practices, gentle movement, a bring-your-own picnic lunch, and community connection in a coastal setting. Led by Natalie Zolotareva, PPMNY Nutrition Educator, the morning will begin at the [Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NAxXHpWna2zZxAPe7) trailhead with a brief guided meditation focused on sensory awareness. Next, we'll take a mindful walk along a 4-mile out-and-back coastal path at an easy pace. The walk will include guided mindfulness prompts and opportunities for conversation. After the walk, we'll gather for a second mindfulness practice for sensory awareness through sight, smell, touch, and taste prior to enjoying lunch together. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and a picnic lunch in a backpack to enjoy following the program. The event will [start at the trailhead off of West Shore Road and end at Bar Beach in North Hempstead](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fdounSem3D1Xep2i9), about a 10-minute drive from the Port Washington LIRR station. Carpool rides from the station are available if requested. If you would like a ride, please contact [corey.simoneau@ppmny.org](mailto:corey.simoneau@ppmny.org) in advance to arrange pickup. *Hosted by PPMNY's Natalie Zolotareva and Corey Simoneau*

GAY PLANTS! Plant Pot Luck & Social Mixer

**GAY PLANTS! HAPPY HOMES!** **[https://GayPlantsJul2026.eventbrite.com](https://GayPlantsJul2026.eventbrite.com) (Register Free)** Join us for our first Plant Pot Luck & Social! Share the Joy of having a house plant in your home. No experience with house plants required. Your hosts Jonathan & Zoe are avid planters. We have learned a few things along the way. You can bring: -a cutting or samples of a house plant to share -a plant to give away -an empty pot to give away -a pot you want to put a plant in -potting soil -snacks -or just a smile & desire to adopt a new Gay Plant for your home. **Register for Free. Donation are Appreciated & will go to cover new babies & supplies.** **[https://GayPlantsJul2026.eventbrite.com](https://GayPlantsJul2026.eventbrite.com)** **\*If you'd like to help all that we do in creating Safe-Space social events online & in person that are affordable & free become a Community Supporter memeber at:** **[www.queersocial.us](www.queersocial.us)**

Plant 🪴 Bingo

Walking Tour of The High Line and Vegan Picnic Dinner

**Please join us as we tour the whole length of High Line Park, including Hudson Yards and the new High Line Park Section Three, with its stunning Hudson River views. After the tour, join us for a vegan picnic dinner.** **From Wikipedia**: The High Line (also known as the High Line Park) is a 1.45-mile-long (2.33 km) New York City linear park built in Manhattan on an elevated section of a disused New York Central Railroad spur called the West Side Line. Inspired by the 3-mile (4.8-kilometer) Promenade Plantée, a similar project in Paris completed in 1993, the High Line has been redesigned and planted as an aerial greenway and rails-to-trails park. **From the High Line website:** The High Line is now one, continuous, 1.45-mile-long greenway featuring 500+ species of plants and trees. The park is maintained, operated, and programmed by Friends of the High Line in partnership with the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. On top of public space and gardens, the High Line is home to a diverse suite of public programs, community and teen engagement, and world-class artwork and performances, free and open to all. **For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events:** this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We are delighted to meet you and welcome you to our group. **Where to Meet: We will meet at the High Line South Entrance, at the southern tip of the Highline, on the NW corner of Washington St. & Gansevoort St. You will see a big sign that says "High Line" and you will see stairs leading up to the High Line. We will meet at the bottom of those stairs. We will meet there at 7:00pm, wait until 7:10pm, and then walk up the stairs to the High Line. Don't be late!** **Vegan Picnic Dinner: We will walk the full length of the High Line, ending at Hudson Yards (which is at the High Line's northern tip). At Hudson Yards, there is a great vegan Mexican restaurant - Jajaja. There is also a Whole Foods supermarket, and a few other vegan options. Purchase some vegan food wherever you like (or bring your own if you prefer), and then join us for a vegan picnic dinner at the Manhattan West picnic area.** **Train Directions:** Take the **A, C, E or L Trains to 14th Street** (& 8th Avenue). Walk from 14th Street & 8th Avenue to the High Line South Entrance, at the corner of Washington St. & Gansevoort St. We'll meet at the High Line entrance at the bottom of the stairs (street level). ***Arrive between 7:00pm and 7:10pm. Don't be late!*** Join us for this delightful summer evening stroll, tour, and vegan picnic dinner. David and Karthik

Cafe Conversations: Defending Your Community

Come join us at the Kudo Society in Teaneck, NJ where we will be having an open discussion on ICE, the effect it's having on our communities, and how we can take direct action to defend our neighbors from the masked kidnappers trying to invade them. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the resistance. **How to find us:** We will have a table in the cafe, and a small sign with the groups name on it. The host will be wearing a red t-shirt.