Events

Thinking about bringing a school garden to life? Join us for an engaging and informative workshop designed to help you turn your vision into a thriving, educational space! We’ll walk you through everything you need to get started—from planning and designing your garden to building essential gardening skills and managing your outdoor classroom with confidence.

Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Second Saturday Family Adventures! This November 14th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, join us at Greater Newark Conservancy for a special edition of building and fun – Cardboard City! No previous building experience is necessary! Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. This is a fantastic way […]

🥔🥬 Family Fun in the Kitchen: Crispy Cabbage & Potato Bites! 🥬🥔 Bring the family into the kitchen for another delicious Family Fun in the Kitchen workshop at Greater Newark Conservancy! 📅 Saturday, November 21 ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 📍 Greater Newark Conservancy This month, we’re making Crispy Cabbage & Potato Bites! Families will get […]

Join us as we ensure our garden spaces are accessible for everyone to enjoy your programming!

Join us on December 12th from 10:30 AM to 12 PM for our Second Saturday Family Adventures at Greater Newark Conservancy! This month, dive into the fascinating world of mammals. Here’s what we have planned: Survival Strategies: Learn how mammals survive the winter. Urban Habitats: Explore the habitats of urban mammals. Fur & Bones: Examine […]

🍠✨ Family Fun in the Kitchen: Sweet Potato Bruschetta! ✨🍠 We’re wrapping up another year of Family Fun in the Kitchen with a seasonal recipe the whole family can help create! 📅 Saturday, December 19 ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 📍 Greater Newark Conservancy This month, families will learn how to make Sweet Potato Bruschetta, putting […]

This workshop invites educators to explore creative, interdisciplinary ways to teach math and language arts using their school garden. You will discover how planting beds, pollinator habitats, and seasonal cycles can become tools for building academic skills while nurturing curiosity and environmental stewardship. Led by Sue Rexford of Thirteenth Avenue School