Over the last fifteen years, we have dedicated our lives to the serving the community. We have served hundreds of children, adults and elders locally. We strive to offer safe places to provide people education, skills, food,and healthy exercises for the body and mind. 

 

Thank you for the support that makes it all possible!

 

Ms. Sophia K.

We are finding innovative approaches everyday of how to work with and for the community, to transition away from  childhood obesity, hunger and poor nutrition.  Our youth and our planet need us to make positive choices and promote healthier ways of living for our families, communities and the planet.”  

 


 

Ms. Wendy D.

community

our history

Programs

Winter 2002 – Provided children and their families with free educational services through the Cultural Arts Workshop Program. 


Fall 2003-  Began greenhouse organic farming mentoring programs with Veteran's and youth.   


Summer 2004 – Community, youth and volunteer staff planted trees with the Bright Futures Program.


Summer 2005- Recognition from the New York State Assembly.  


Fall 2006 – Grassroots campaign successful in implementing recycling at New York State University. 


Summer 2008- Awarded Educational Grant for Community Service Excellence. 


Spring 2009- Began volunteer staffed mentoring program to youth. 


Summer 2010​ -  College Campus events that spread awareness and conducted informational seminars 


Fall 2012 - Collaborations with farms in the North East & Mid-West regions. 


Summer 2013- Urban Community Center outreach & education regarding healthy eating and healthy lifestyle choices

 

Winter 2014  - Collaborations with Fresh Kids movement to change the way kids eat and snack towards simple healthier real food options


​Spring 2015​ - Joint community awareness efforts with City Growers, Edible Schoolyard NYC, The Fresh Air Fund, Green Bronx, Harlem Grown, and Grow to Learn NYC 


Summer 2016--Partnership with Farm Fresh Festival to make healthy living accessible to everyone by engaging in fun activities and teaching children and their families about where and how food grows and lessons about sustainability


Winter 2017- Local & National campaigns to help aid endangered bee species. Outreach, education, and awareness of the importance apiculture has on agriculture globally. 


Spring 2018- Permaculture development confrence. Sponsored tree planting for Community Carbon Organization. On going sustainable agriculture volunteer programs, education & outreach for for youth, women, & socially disadvantegd.   


Spring 2019- New York Capital Region programming for youth development of local community gardening.  


Winter 2020- Educational outreach and programs geared towards empowering youth and communities with knowledge and skills for living happier and healthier lifestyles. 

Education on sustainability  

Mission + Vision

Find out what drives us to teach about sustainability, permaculture, health and wellness. 

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We are excited to invite you to our NEW  Berkshire County site when possible!

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Learn more about current and planned programs.

Your world. Your home. Find out how you can give back by volunteering or donating. 

*During these times, we are conducting remote learning sessions. Please email us to receive
registration information for our educational seminars dates, times and links for meetings.    

It’s amazing what we can do when we come together.

There is a strong need for people who live in urban communities to have access to sustainable organic healthy food options. Through education, awareness, mentoring and apprenticeships, we can help people who live in these neighborhoods to practice and establish resources in decent proximities, through our educational outreach and gardening programs.


Together, imagine what we can do!”  

 

Ms. Niya D.