Browse Education Projects

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

Growing on Governors Island

where:

Brooklyn

who:

Added Value and Herban Solutions

what:

We'll use a rototiller to cultivate our farm on Governors Island for increased production, youth employment, and educational activities.

impact area:

Access, Education, Open spaces

amount needed:

$3,219

raised so far:

$270

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

Leadership Intern Field Training

where:

Bronx

who:

Sustainable South Bronx

what:

LIFT is a 6-week leadership training program for underserved youth in the South Bronx; this project funds Environmental Stewardship week.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$2,415

raised so far:

$1,375

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

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

P.S. 107 Sunshine Garden

where:

Brooklyn

who:

P.S. 107 PTA

what:

The Sunshine Garden Environmental Expansion furthers students’ gardening engagement to frame studies on important environmental issues.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$1,150

raised so far:

$369

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

Seeds and Soil for the LES Children's Organic Food Patch

where:

Manhattan

who:

La Plaza Cultural Armando Perez Community Park and Garden

what:

With seeds, gardening materials, and organic fertilizers we will teach students about healthy organic farming.

impact area:

Education

amount needed:

$821

raised so far:

$115

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