Events

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

Have the dream of hosting a school garden festival? Join us as we go over our planning documents for successful event planning.

This workshop covers the basics of hydroponics are we take a deeper look into various hydroponic systems, nutrient management, lighting, and ideal crop selection to help you successfully setup and maintain your own high-yield indoor garden. Perfect for beginners looking to grow fresh greens year-round.

This workshop will focus on the mechanics of growing plants within a school garden and will help you plan and grow a productive, organic, bountiful garden during the school year.

Gain the essential hands-on skills needed to operate, maintain, and manage power equipment safely within a school garden environment. Tailored for educators, garden coordinators, and students, this practical workshop covers low-risk maintenance strategies, youth-safe operating procedures, and basic tool mechanics.

Discover the joy of enhancing overall well-being through the magic of nature. Uncover practical ways to weave nature into your daily life for a deeper connection and enriched mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Led by Dena Corbin from Natural Ground 1