• Garlic Planting Adventure for Kids

    Posted by Admin on September 13, 2024

    Garlic Planting Adventure (Fun for kids ages 5-12) Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10 AM Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Space is limited to 20 kids. This activity is FREE, but parents must register their child online www.northshorelandalliance.org/events. Questions? Contact Andrea Millwood at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]. Events are subject to change, so please check our website for updates.


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  • Seed Saving and Planting Workshop

    Posted by Admin on September 10, 2024

    Seed Collecting and Saving Workshop Friday, November 8, 4 PM Education Annex, Humes Preserve, Mill Neck Learn how to transform a single plant into many by saving your own seeds. In this workshop, we’ll cover the fundamentals of collecting native seeds and the best practices for saving and storing them. If you have questions, please contact Darcy McDowell at [email protected].


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  • Tree Planting 101

    Posted by Admin on September 10, 2024

    Tree Planting 101: How to Plant Correctly and Avoid Mistakes October 10, 2024, 4PM The Education Annex at the Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY Led by Darcy McDowell When planting a tree, it’s important to follow specific steps to ensure it’s done correctly. In this workshop, we’ll cover the key aspects of proper tree planting, including what a newly planted tree should and shouldn’t look like. We’ll also discuss the potential issues that can arise from improper planting.


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  • Volunteer Days at the Roosevelt Community Garden

    Posted by Admin on August 27, 2024

    Volunteer Day at the Community Garden in Roosevelt Friday, September 13th, 9:00 AM Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Volunteer to help us in the Garden for an hour or two! You will discover the joys of gardening, learn about agriculture and your environment, develop valuable skills, earn community service credit, meet new friends, and have FUN — all while giving back to your community. DATES & TIME: Friday, Sept. 13th, 9AM Friday, Oct. 11th, 3PM Saturday, October 19th, 10AM Friday Nov. 1st, 3PM High school students can earn community service credit for their involvement. Advance Registration is required! No prior experience is needed, and all tools and materials will be provided. Bring a friend, your enthusiasm, and be ready to get your hands dirty! For more information, contact Andrea Millwood at [email protected].


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  • Multicultural Potluck Supper at the Roosevelt Community Garden

    Multi-Cultural Garden Feast and Food Demos

    Posted by Admin on August 15, 2024

    Multi-Cultural Potluck Saturday, September 21, 2024 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Please bring a dish that represents your culture or heritage to share and wear an outfit that reflects where you’re from. Register online by 9.16! Let us know what dish you plan to bring and if you would like to share a poem or song. All are welcome! A $10 donation is suggested for non-garden members, with proceeds benefiting our garden. For more details email Andrea Millwood [email protected] or visit www.northshorelandalliance.org/roosevelt-community-garden.


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