We LOVE working with our community partners. Like AHRC, a nationwide organization providing services for people with physical and developmental disabilities. Their dedicated staff assists clients in developing life skills in our fast-paced environments. A local NYC branch wanted to bring an entrepreneurial and sensory aspect to their program, so invited us in for an […]
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We created a site-specific program to suit the educational goals of this school. We can do it for you too! 10-month, indoor-outdoor, programming for grades K-5th in gardening, ecology, nutrition, and sustainability integrating NY Learning Standards. This STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focused curriculum connects all concepts, vocabulary, and experiences through learning about […]
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We helped a public elementary school prep their garden plot in the Fall for planting in Spring, and they wanted to learn about compost. 60 5th grade students in a 7-week, push-in program during the school day. Lessons on the built and natural environment and our need for both. Indoor/outdoor activities on weeds (the good […]
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Dedicated science and math teachers working to turn their neglected garden into a usable, active learning space. Projects are often started by school admin but sometimes teachers reach out for support. We helped coordinate the project from start to finish. Listening to their goals to use the space for the instruction of Math, Science, and […]
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Beazer’s Garden worked with the Visual Arts educational organization, Studio Rev, to create a curriculum of activities for a local community garden The goal is to teach visitors about the built and natural environments of the site through a theme of past, present & future. What do we know about the history of our city […]
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“Urban Innovations supports people to connect and contribute to their home community of Harlem. We ally with people who have been segregated to deepen their connections in their community through work, learning, creativity, and contribution.” Beazer’s Garden Workshops worked with a group of NYC entrepreneurs, talking to them about the differences between natural and chemical-based […]
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Having a school garden program does take some effort. But with a little upfront planning and work, your students can enjoy growing plants in their own school garden! It started with 45 students, 12 weeks, and a 15’x110’ strip of space. This 2 part project: (1) install and maintain small garden space, (2) provide garden […]
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Who takes care of the doctors? Beazer’s Garden Workshops helped answer that question with a 5-part herbal relaxation workshop series. Doctors, residents, staff, and visitors of Montefiore Hospital learned about taking time out to relax and restore themselves. We showed them simple ways to relax with Lavender, Chamomile, Rose, Lemongrass, and Peppermint oils and herbs. […]
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Two sweet, educationally curious, and energetic 2nd graders won the chance to have a private herbal workshop at their school. They spent an hour with me drinking sun tea and making 4 plant-based crafts. -Herbal Drinking Teas– Assemble a blend of your favorite herbs in a food-grade pouch. Close tightly to steep it in warm […]
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Many street trees are weak, damaged, and ugly. Many Bronx residents suffer from respiratory problems due to air pollution and other toxic factors. Most people don’t know how important street trees are in keeping our air clean and beautifying an area. Our friends at River Garden invited our learning work crew from Sustainable South Bronx […]
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A twice a week program for a mixed-aged and gendered group of middle school students. They learned to make natural craft items to give as gifts. They selected handmade soaps, dream catchers, keepsake boxes, and more in this semester-long afterschool program.
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In addition to teaching kids how to grow and care for plants, we also teach them how to make healthy, delicious meals with plants! We worked with this elementary school to see 500 students, Kindergarten thru 5th grade, and created 4 seasonal cooking workshops! Students looked forward to learning new kitchen tools, learning varieties of […]
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What do you do with the space on holidays and program breaks? You call us! Sometimes people forget that gardens are living spaces that need year-round care. We can help you design, install and maintain gardens that fit your budget and space.
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