Youth in Gardens: Growing Peas & Justice, This Saturday

On Saturday, May 14th, New York City Community Garden Coalition (NYCCGC) will present its 2011 Community Gardeners Forum. This year’s event will be youth-driven, focusing on the talent and potential being displayed by youth in gardens and greening programs across New York City. This free event will feature interactive workshops, lively discussions, and live entertainment.

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
The New School • 9:30am – 4:00pm
66 West 12th St. [map & directions]

Visit their website for more information and for free registration: http://nyccgc.org/

Sunflower planting and celebration update

We had a wonderful celebration on Saturday. TRUCE organized a moving memorial to beloved student Pablo David, with a screening of his video work and dancing to Garifuna drums. Many visitors to the garden potted sunflowers. We are grateful to everyone who attended, especially Pablo’s brother and friends and we thank New Song and all of our neighbors for sharing in this with us.

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TRUCE courtyard portrait mural

uniting to support the children of our community

Garifuna music with percussion and song

sunflowers transplanted and new crops planted

dummers play Garifuna rhythms

outstanding blooms in a garden box

sharing inspiration from Pablo

the grill is lit and the tables of treats are ready

New Song visits the garden and gets an introduction by Steve

the roses bloomed for the celebration