During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

Join us virtually every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. Note that this session will be on the fourth Thursday of the month. We'll be talking about two invasive insects that are of concern in our area — spongy moth and spotted lanternfly.

During this free program you will learn more about keystone native plants, native plants that are critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycles. Without them, butterflies and native bees would not be able to survive resulting in detrimental effect on our birds and other native wildlife.

Saturday, April 26th @ 10:00 am

Integrating Native Plants in Your Garden

Native plants can enhance your garden by adding structure, color, and texture, as well as food for native fauna such as pollinators and birds.During this class we will explore plants native to our region and how you can successfully integrate them into your current gardens transforming them into beautiful native sanctuaries.

Planning your Vegetable Garden - Join us at the Town of Monroe Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.

Here is an opportunity to make a beautiful spring flower arrangement, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Participants will learn to construct a fresh floral centerpiece. The instructors will review different types of flowers one can use to create arrangements and teach participants how to properly condition flowers before using them in an arrangement. 

Each attendee will design a centerpiece that can be used to beautify their home or given as a gift to brighten someone’s day.

Direct Seeding and Transplanting - Join us at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.

Join us virtually every month on the third Thursday at noon as we answer your gardening questions. This month we'll be talking about conditioning your cut flowers to prolong their longevity.

Direct Seeding and Transplanting - Join us at the Middletown Community Garden @ David Moore Heights for a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.

Saturday, May 24th @ 10:00 am

Home Composting

Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden, and yard scraps? Would you like to start composting at home? Come learn the basics of home composting including what, where, and how to compost. We also will provide proven suggestions for your home compost bin design and discuss vermicomposting (composting with worms).

Direct Seeding and Transplanting - Join us at the Town of Monroe Community Gardenfor a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.

Let’s get creative! During this 2-part class we will explore the wonderful texture and scale of various leaves when they are cast in cement. Beginners and experienced leaf casters are welcome. All materials are supplied, but participants are welcome to bring their favorite leaves for the project.

Garden Maintenance - Join us at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center (NAUC) Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.

Saturday, June 14th @ 10:00 am

Creating a Wildflower Meadow

Turning a lawn into a wildflower meadow, a beautiful, interactive plant community made up of native flowers, grasses and sedges, can be a rewarding, creative process. Not only do wildflower meadows attract pollinators and help the environment, they also provide important ecosystem services like infiltration and filtration of stormwater, and nutrient recycling. While most of the work is done during the first year, when planning and planting, it can take a few years to ensure its success. Come learn how to establish a wildflower meadow in your yard — choosing a site, selecting plant species, planting, maintenance, long term expectations.

Garden Maintenance - Join us at the Middletown Community Garden @ David Moore Heights for a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.

Garden Maintenance - Join us at the Town of Monroe Community Garden for a quick gardening lesson.

We will have both an adult and youth program running simultaneously. The youth program is recommended for youth ages 5-10.