Community Gardens New York

Catch-Up Comedy Presents: Acoustik Garden Lounge Comedy Mic

A Weekly FREE open mic in Bed-Stuy in the garden room of "Acoustik Garden Lounge." A growing open mic every Thursday. Anyone is welcome to sign-up or just watch and participate in comedians working out their material on stage! The venue is large and hosts comfortable seating and board games with a stage with a backdrop of the NYC skyline! Come hang out!

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.*

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\! 🙏

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*

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*

Step Back in Time at the New York Botanical Garden

Join me on a leisurely stroll through the [botanical garden](https://www.nybg.org/visit/) on Wednesday, where we will immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of the lush green forest. We will be stepping back in time to the 60s as we walk through the phychedelic exhibits depicting *Flower Power*, "a joyous celebration of the enduring symbolism of flowers as icons of peace and love". Our first stop will be at Mertz Library, where we will be treated to "a display of paintings, photographs, screenprints, and collages by artists from the 1960s and ‘70s that depict flowers as symbols of peace and love". Included in the exhibit is Andy Warhol's *Flowers*. Our next stop is the Ross Gallery to see the small but relevant exhibition *[Before New York: The Bronx](https://www.nybg.org/event/before-new-york-a-traveling-pop-up-exhibition/)*. We will then walk through the Thain Family Forest, take a detour to admire the waterfall before spending some time in the Rose Garden. We will continue down the path in the direction of the seating area near Pine Street Cafe, have lunch, and then look at the small gardens and flowers that line our path to the exit. **Admission** On Wednesdays, [Grounds Admission](https://www.nybg.org/community-access-discount-programs/) is free to NYC residents all day and to all other visitors between 10‒11 a.m. Tickets are required for visiting the conservatory or taking the tram tour. **How to get to the gardens**: If you are taking public transportation, you will be entering the gardens through the Moshulu entrance ([see map](https://www.nybg.org/visit/interactive-map/)) * **Train**: From Grand Central, take the 10:21 Metro-North Harlem local line to Botanical Garden Station, located directly across the street from the Garden’s Mosholu Entrance. Off-peak one way tickets are $5:25. Senior $3:50 tickets can be purchased on the train. * **Subway**: Take the D train to Bedford Park Blvd. Station. From the station exit either take the Bx25 or Bx26 bus east to the Garden’s Mosholu Entrance or walk the eight downhill blocks on Bedford Park Blvd. Turn left onto Southern Blvd. and walk one block to the Mosholu Entrance. The walk should take around 20 minutes. **Drivers** should enter through the main entrance, 2900 Southern Boulevard. Directions and parking fees can be found [here](https://www.nybg.org/visit/how-to-get-here/). **Guests** are welcome; please have them sign the [waiver and release via this link](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8) to participate. Guests should also be familiar with the walk description. **When and where to meet**: Meet at 11 AM in the seating area past the ticket windows and the [Farmers Market](https://www.nybg.org/event/farmers-market/) stands. **The walk will start at 11**; if you are late, ask the ticket agent for directions to the Mertz Library. **Bring**: water, snacks, lunch; we will stop for lunch near the Pine Street cafe, where you can buy food and beverages. Remember to bring sun protection such as a hat and sun screen. **Wear** sturdy footwear as the paths in the Thain Family Forest are not only unpaved, but also require negotiating tree roots, stones and boulders that serve as steps. **Restrooms**: in the Mertz Library, the Ross Gallery, near Pine Street Cafe, and also near the entrance. The restrooms in the Ross Gallery might be more convenient as they are just past the entrance to the building. **Pace**: leisurely stop-and-smell-the roses, admire-the-psychedelic-exhibits stroll. **Registration** opens at 9 AM on Monday, July 6th. If you must cancel, please do so by 9 PM on Tuesday. Before registering for the walk, please * read the entire description * check your schedules * answer the two questions Do note that although this is a leisurely stroll, we will be walking uphill and downhill on paved paths, and also scrambling over stones and small boulders on unpaved paths. **Leader**: Prathima Christdas, christdasp@yahoo.com

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)**

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

Plant 🪴 Bingo

Join Us for the 2026 Great Goat Graze-Off Walk

**Date:** Saturday, July 18, 2026 (rain date July 19). **Time:** 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. We begin walking **at 10:45 a.m. sharp**. We’ll spend about an hour at the 2026 *Great Goat Graze-Off*, featuring three of Riverside Park’s weed‑eating goats. **Distance:** \~6.5 miles at a moderate pace, with several drop‑out points. **Meeting Location:** NW corner of Broadway & West 145 St, at the exit of the #1 train’s 145 St station, in front of McDonald’s. **Bring:** Water, sunscreen, hat, snacks, lunch. **Restrooms:** Riverbank Park before heading north; additional restrooms available later along the Hudson River Greenway. **🐐 About the Walk** We’ll kick off the day with an unconventional spectacle: a competitive eating event starring Riverside Park’s famous weed‑eating goats. The 2026 *Great Goat Graze-Off* begins at 11 a.m. just north of Ten Mile River Playground (near W. 151 St). The event is overseen by George Shea of Major League Eating — the same host of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest — and is currently the only professional eating competition between goats. After enjoying the festivities, we’ll head south along the Hudson River Greenway, stopping for lunch near the West Harlem Piers. We’ll continue to W. 59 St and finish at Columbus Circle. If the day is hot, we’ll shift to the upper-level paths of Riverside Park for shade and breezes. **🌿 Background: The Goats Are Baaaaack** For the past six summers, the Riverside Park Conservancy has brought in goats from upstate New York to clear poison ivy and invasive plants from steep slopes. These hard‑working animals can eat **up to 25% of their body weight in vegetation daily**, and have already restored areas around W. 120 St and W. 143 St. This year, they’re tackling a new site near W. 137 St. See more details at [https://riversideparknyc.org/goatham/.](https://riversideparknyc.org/event/goatham-2026-the-great-goat-graze-off/) Hike leader: Brigitte, 646-651-3911 (day of walk only).