The City Gardens Club
of New York City
The mission of the Club is to preserve, enrich, and increase the natural beauty of the environment, with special regard to our city, for the public benefit through education, horticulture, conservation and other related undertakings. The Club’s programs, run by member-volunteers, are designed to foster an appreciation of nature, especially among young people.
Scholarships
Professional learning opportunities for NYC public school science teachers to attend activity-oriented ecology, plant science and gardening workshops.
Grants
Funding for worthy environmental and garden projects by nonprofit groups throughout NYC.
Environmental Forum & Conservation
Forums on environmental issues, as well as support for horticultural/educational projects with neighborhood impact.
Nature Kits
Collections of natural specimens and teaching materials for use in NYC public school classrooms.
Latest News
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2025 Summer Scholarship Applications are now being accepted.
Applications are now being accepted for summer programs at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, National Audubon Society – Hog Island Audubon Camp, Bremen, Maine, The New York Botanical Garden, Shelburne Farms, Vermont, Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Staten Island, and The Horticultural Society of New York
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Our 2025 Environmental Forum is tomorrow!
Forum is a hybrid event with limited seating at Temple Israel, 112 East 75th Street, NYC. Registration at 10 am. Program at 11 am. For questions about webinar links email [email protected] before 5 pm January 22.
Interesting Reads
Frances Peters, CGC Founder
For the remarkable story by Archivist Jean Ballard Terepka, click here.
We have made a splash in Morningside Park
To see our completed project, click here.
CGC honored for our 100 years of service to New York City
We have been honored with acknowledgements of our 100 years of service to New York City. click here