New York Botanical Garden

Bronx Green-Up is a dynamic community gardening outreach program administered by The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) since 1988. Designed to empower Bronx residents, this initiative supports local volunteer efforts to clean up and beautify vacant lots, fostering urban agriculture and greening projects. Bronx Green-Up offers a wealth of horticultural education, technical assistance, and training specifically tailored for community gardeners, urban farmers, local schools, and organizations.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning through free horticulture certificate courses and seasonal workshops that cover a variety of essential topics. Participants gain practical skills while also contributing to their neighborhoods through community service and project development. Notable activities include annual events like the Harvest Festival and collaborations with organizations such as the NYC Compost Project to promote sustainable gardening practices. With a reachable mission of enhancing local green spaces, Bronx Green-Up actively engages residents, inspiring them to cultivate gardens, grow food, and strengthen community ties across the Bronx.