Community Gardens New York

Plants and Chill

Come for the plants. Stay for the vibes. ✨ Calling all plant lovers, plant parents, beginners, collectors, and anyone who simply enjoys being surrounded by greenery! Plants & Chill is a laid-back community meetup designed to bring plant people together to connect, share, learn, and enjoy a few hours of good conversation and good vibes. 📅 Sunday, September 13 ⏰ 12 PM–2 PM 📍 Meetup Location: Brooklyn Plantology 26 S Market Street, Brooklyn, NY 🌱 THE VIBES Think greenery, good people, easy conversation, and plant talk. Whether you have a jungle at home or you're still trying to keep your first plant alive, this meetup is for you. Come solo or bring a plant-loving friend — there's no pressure, just a welcoming space to meet new people who get excited about new leaves, propagation, plant finds, and everything in between. 🪴 WHAT TO EXPECT We've curated an afternoon of interactive activities and plant-centered experiences designed to make it easy to connect and have fun. Expect: 🌿 Plant-themed interactive activities 🪴 Curated plant experiences & conversation starters 🌱 Meet-and-greet opportunities with fellow plant lovers 💚 Plant tips, stories, swaps & shared knowledge 📸 Photo-worthy greenery and chill moments ☕ Time to explore, connect, and simply hang out ✨ A few surprises along the way You don't have to be a plant expert — curiosity is enough. 💬 STAY CONNECTED The meetup doesn't have to end at 3 PM! Join our WhatsApp group to stay connected with the Plants & Chill community, share your plant wins and questions, discover future meetups, and keep the conversation growing. Stay Connected @reforumconsulting 🌱 Come meet your new plant people. 🪴 Come leave with new connections. 💚 Come Plants & Chill. Sunday, September 13 | 12–2 PM Brooklyn Plantology | 26 S Market Street, Brooklyn, NY Let's grow the community — one plant, one conversation, and one connection at a time. 🌿

Let's go to the NYC Plant Market

**HOSTED BY:** NYC Plant Market and Culture Lab LIC https://nycplantmarket.com/ **PROGRAMS** Free Community Plant Swap by **[NYC Plant Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/525004068047856)** Free Plant Clinic by **[Plant Daddy MD](https://plantdaddymd.com/)** **Many VENDORS** **Live MUSIC!** **"NYC Plant Market** is more than a marketplace for plants. It’s a movement to reconnect New Yorkers with nature. We bring together local plant shops, independent growers, and small nurseries across the city for a once-a-month curated community market that celebrates urban greening. From rare aroids, beginner houseplants, to handmade ceramic planters, we cultivate not just plants, but a green urban community. Our mission is to make green living accessible, sustainable, and rooted in local culture. Whether you are a beginner or practically Mother Nature, this plant market is for you. Come join the party and learn a thing or two about nature and plants from the community that loves them. See you at the plant market!" Note: Oct 18th will be the last event in this series.

Vermont Regenerative Culture Crawl

# Vermont Regenerative Culture Crawl - Montpelier VT. # Friday eve - September 11th to Sunday noon - September 13th Register Here- https://www.permaculturenewyork.com/product-page/vermont-food-and-fun-tour-montpelier-vt We begin in Montpelier VT. Friday September 11th and end in Burlington VT. Sunday afternoon September 13th Tour fee - $200 ( Meals and accommodations not included) I'm staying at - [The Inn at Montpelier ](https://www.innatmontpelier.com/) Event Schedule: Arrive Friday, Sep 11th Evening between 5 - 6pm Meet in front of The Kellogg Hubbard Library in Montpelier - 20 min. I will outline what are Bioregional Economies Walk and Talk around Montpelier while discussing our themes and activities for the next 2 days. 7pm - Dine at the Three Penny Tap Room - [https://threepennytaproom.com/about](https://threepennytaproom.com/about) ​ Bustling brewhouse specializing in local & regional craft drafts & creative, upscale pub grub. Saturday Sep 12th Grab breakfast at Skinny Pancake - [https://skinnypancake.com/locations/montpelier/](https://skinnypancake.com/locations/montpelier/) ( or at any one of the fine breakfast spots, all walkable in Monty) 10:00am - Explore Hungry Mountain Food Coop in Montpelier [https://hungermountain.coop/our-story/](https://hungermountain.coop/our-story/) 11:30am - Tour & learn From Karl Hammer Vt. Compost [https://vermontcompost.com/about/](https://vermontcompost.com/about/) ​ Vermont Compost Company was founded by organic crop growing professionals in 1993, in order to satisfy the demand for high quality composts and compost-based living soil mixes for certified organic crop production. Our mission is to enhance and protect the soil, to help restore community food security. ​ 1:30pm - Get sandwiches / meals from the General Store in Warren Your stop for delicious deli sandwiches and salads, staples and splurges for the kitchen and pantry, and the place to meet up for coffee and a chat while in Warren. [https://www.warrengeneral.com/](https://www.warrengeneral.com/) ​​ 2pm - Swim at Warren Falls ​[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57436-d6881507-Reviews-Warren_Falls-Warren_Vermont.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g57436-d6881507-Reviews-Warren_Falls-Warren_Vermont.html) 4pm - Tour Lawsons Brewery in Waitsfield ​ Lawson’s Finest is a valued leader in craft beer culture, creating local economic vitality, rewarding careers, and giving back to the community—with over 400 nonprofits supported and $3M donated since 2018 through our Social Impact Program. [https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/](https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/about-us/) ​​ 7pm - Dine at Big Picture ​[https://www.bigpicturetheater.info/cafe](https://www.bigpicturetheater.info/cafe) or Mad Taco [https://www.themadtaco.com/locations/montpelier](https://www.themadtaco.com/locations/montpelier) in Waitsfield ​ Sunday Sep 13th - Meet in Burlington - 10am What's their Energy plan & how does it work? ​ 11:30 am - Tour & learn about the Intervale Farm Hub For 35 years, we’ve led a community food revolution. We’ve pioneered game-changing initiatives like community-supported agriculture (CSA), large-scale composting, food hubs and farm incubators. We continue to innovate so that more good food is available for anyone who wants it. [https://www.intervale.org/mission-vision](https://www.intervale.org/mission-vision) ​​​ 1pm we end at - Flatbread Pizza in Burlington - [https://burlington.americanflatbread.com/](https://burlington.americanflatbread.com/) ​ Their dream was to open American Flatbread restaurants in local communities and to use this venue to bring back the “third place” and the values that this represents. American Flatbread Burlington Hearth is a unique place that has been established and sustained by our local community. It is a place to “share our food.” Our goal since we opened in 2004, is to provide a superior experience consisting of clean, wholesome food grown by local farmers, and made by artisans that care about the food they create. We take the time to do this because we believe that “Food Remembers,” and “Good Food Helps.” Questions? Call me-917-584-4588

Your Neighbor's Table: A Sustainable Global Culinary Bazaar & Tasting

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55932)! *The future of sustainable eating isn’t new — it’s something we can rediscover by learning from one another's food traditions.* Drawing on New York City’s incredible cultural diversity, Plant Powered Metro New York invites community members to gather around your neighbor’s table for [Climate Week NYC](https://www.climateweeknyc.org/) held in conjunction with the UN General Assembly. Meet community chefs representing cultures from around the world who have prepared dishes made of whole plant foods, rooted in their heritage. Rotate from table to table sampling flavors, collecting recipes, hearing the stories behind each dish, and learning the powerful benefits of plant-based eating for environmental and human health. Along the way, you’ll discover that while every culture has its own unique culinary traditions, many share a common thread of delicious, nourishing plant foods and meals. Plants have nourished communities for generations, and the cultivation of plant foods has a dramatically gentler environmental footprint than large-scale animal agriculture. Your Neighbor’s Table is a celebration of the many ways plant-powered eating has long been woven into cultures from around the world, centering beans, grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and spices. We invite you to rediscover the wisdom found across cultures and leave with delicious and practical strategies (and recipes!) to support your health and the health of our planet for generations to come. Stay tuned to learn more about our featured guests and chefs! *Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the program will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.*

Catch-Up Comedy Presents: Acoustik Garden Lounge Comedy Mic

A Bi-weekly FREE open mic in Bed-Stuy in the garden room of "Acoustik Garden Lounge." A growing open mic every Thursday. Anyone is welcome to sign-up or just watch and participate in comedians working out their material on stage! The venue is large and hosts comfortable seating and board games with a stage with a backdrop of the NYC skyline! Come hang out!

Gay Summer Picnic Series - Central Park Sheep Meadow

**🌈 Pride Isn't Over Picnic Series 🌈** Join us for our gay summer picnic series! Whether you're looking to meet new friends, make new connections, or simply unwind after work, come spend a relaxing summer evening with us at Central Park's Sheep Meadow. Bring your favorite food or grab something nearby on your way, then join us on the picnic blankets to enjoy good conversation and watch the sunset. Pride isn't just for June—let's celebrate our community all summer long. **📍 Meeting Location** We'll be in the grass towards the center of Sheep Meadow in Central Park, similar to Second Sundays. Look for the red checkered picnic blankets, wicker baskets, and rainbows. **Map:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/WMvfWj2qebchzp8f7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WMvfWj2qebchzp8f7) **Address:** 1802 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065 **🕡 Time** Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM The location is easily accessible via the 1, C, and B trains. I'll bring the picnic blankets and light drinks —feel free to bring your own food and drinks. Friends are welcome! The more, the merrier. If you have any questions or need help finding the group, feel free to call or text me at **(929) 900-6623**.

Summer Cookout by Leftist-Progressive Night Out

Come down by the water and eat some great food with good people! A $10 buy-in gets you food and drinks. We'll have burgers, dogs, sodas, and waters. Special accomodations will be made as much as possible. The Ross Dock Picnic area at the Palisades Interstate Park is a perfect spot to grill up some burgers and veggies while enjoying the company of like-minded people from different walks of life. There's a great view of the Hudson and the is usually pretty great that time of year! Make sure to bring anything you might need for a great day in the park, including but not limited to: Bug spray Chairs Preferred beverages Sun block Your kids Your pets Frisbees Drones Skateboards Whatever else you need for a great day in the park! We'll be there from 4 to 8 pm, so no worries if you can't make it right on time. Hope to see you there!

The Light We Share: Celebrating Chef Jorge & Candle Cafe

[Register here](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55742)! As **[Candle](https://candlecafe.nyc/)** prepares to close its doors at the end of September, Plant Powered Metro New York and the NYC Vegetarian and Vegan Meetup invite you to celebrate the restaurant’s legacy and more recent reinvention under owner and chef Jorge Pineda and executive chef Angel Ramos, in a special evening of food and community in Kips Bay. Candle became an early participant in PPMNY’s[ ](https://plantpoweredmetrony.org/plates/)**[Plant Powered Plates](https://plantpoweredmetrony.org/plates/)** initiative which brings more whole food, plant-based options to the region through close collaboration with local eateries. When you register for the **Final Toast Experience**, the $25 fixed price includes a mocktail mojito, twin tacos with roasted cauliflower and wild mushroom, and gratuity. We also encourage our guests to order an additional dish or entrée, especially the whole-food options on their Plant Powered Plates menu. *All dishes are free of animal products and added sugar but may contain some salt and oil. Gluten-free options will be available.* *All reservations are requested by **12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15**. After this time, limited space may be available, and we may not be able to honor refund requests.*

Hoboken: Hudson River Summertime Stroll, Pier C Park, and Mamoun's Falafel

Join us for a beautiful summer evening in Hoboken, mostly by the Hudson River. But first we'll get a delicious and inexpensive dinner at world-famous Mamoun's Falafel. Mamoun's Falafel is outstandingly good and nicely inexpensive. Longtime New Yorkers can tell you about the continual line streaming out the front door, at any time of day or night, at their original location on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village. Founded in 1971 and featured in the book 1,000 Places To See Before You Die, it is New York's original falafel restaurant. Mamoun's has expanded with locations throughout the Tri-State Area. They seem to particularly focus on college towns and scenic towns, with locations (among many other places) in Hoboken, New Brunswick, New Haven and Princeton. As good as the New York locations are, the non-New York locations are even better. Why? Larger menus (with more menu items) and more-and-better seating space. One item I particularly love is their "Pickles" (pickles, pickled turnips and olives). It's my favorite pickled dish anywhere in the world, and it's a perfect accompaniment. Of course, what made Mamoun's a New York legend was their falafel sandwiches. These are served to eager Macdougal Street patrons (who make a line out the door day and night). Mamoun's of course has the Middle Eastern standards: hummus, baba ghanouj, tabouli, plus lentil soup (so delicious!) and grape leaves (my favorite grape leaves) -- all perfectly made and all inexpensive! Their side order of hummus, served with pita bread, is just about a meal in itself. I love tamarind drinks - tamarind seed, sugar and water. They can be hard to find, but I have tasted several. Mamoun's is the best I've tasted. Also on the drinks menu: mint lemonade, mango juice, and Mamoun's spiced tea (hot or cold). **Vegan & Vegetarian Warning: Mamoun's serves meat.** But they seem to be excellent at keeping and cooking their meat dishes separately. **Check their menu for the many items marked vegan, and ask the counter person if you have a question about the vegan-ness of any dish.** Generally speaking, all the dishes that seem like they should be vegan are vegan. While this Hoboken location has sit-down tables, there is no waiter service. You order your food at the back of the restaurant, and then bring it yourself to your own table. **Hoboken is known and loved for its outstanding views of the Hudson River and New York City.** Walking along the Hudson in Hoboken is a summertime pleasure not-to-be-missed. **Stop Two on our itinerary is Pier C Park (directly on the Hudson).** **Pier C Park is a magnificent structure and an architectural wonder. It literally juts out into the Hudson River, with beautiful walkways and greenery, and gives the most breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline. Take in the views as you stand on a beautiful walkway, with the water of the Hudson River underneath your feet.** **Train Directions from Manhattan:** Take the PATH train to Hoboken. From the Hoboken PATH train station, walk to the corner of Washington St. & 3rd Street. Mamoun's is on the corner. **Where to Meet:** You will see us sitting at either the outside tables in front of Mamoun's, or inside at the booths. Join us for a delicious vegan dinner at Mamoun's, followed by a stroll on the Hudson River featuring the magnificent Pier C Park -- an architectural marvel with breathtaking Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views. And see what can only be seen from Hoboken at night! David

Arthur Avenue Foodie Day

GAY PLANTS! Plant Pot Luck & Social Mixer

**GAY PLANTS! HAPPY HOMES!** **[https://GayPlantsSep2026.eventbrite.com](https://GayPlantsSep2026.eventbrite.com) (Register Free)** Join us for our first Plant Pot Luck & Social! Share the Joy of having a house plant in your home. No experience with house plants required. Your hosts Jonathan & Zoe are avid planters. We have learned a few things along the way. You can bring: -a cutting or samples of a house plant to share -a plant to give away -an empty pot to give away -a pot you want to put a plant in -potting soil -snacks -or just a smile & desire to adopt a new Gay Plant for your home. **Register for Free. Donation are Appreciated & will go to cover new babies & supplies.** **\*If you'd like to help all that we do in creating Safe-Space social events online & in person that are affordable & free become a Community Supporter memeber at:** **[www.queersocial.us](www.queersocial.us)**

Farewell Vegan Dinner at Candle (Co-Hosted with PPMNY)

**Come before 7:00pm and we will promptly seat at 7:00pm.** Join us for a special farewell dinner at Candle before the restaurant closes soon as announced by Jorge on IG [\[ - - IG Link - - \]](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbwL-LstiVu/?igsh=MWY1Z3Y2bXg3aHIwYg==). The New York City Vegetarian & Vegan Meetup is delighted to co-host this event with the amazing vegan activist and educational organization Plant Powered Metro New York (PPMNY). (Among many other things, PPMNY literally has contracts with New York City to provide vegan eating health education! Amazing!) We salute and applaud **Lianna Levine Reisner**, the visionary Founder, President and Network Director of Plant Powered Metro New York. And we hugely thank **Rebecca Johnson** of PPMNY for founding, organizing and curating the magnificent **Plant Powered Plates** program, and for expertly organizing this event and co-hosting with us. **PPMNY website: [https://plantpoweredmetrony.org](https://plantpoweredmetrony.org)** Candle carries forward the legacy of the beloved Candle family of vegan restaurants (including the beloved Candle Cafe) which has long been part of New York City’s plant-based dining scene. Let’s gather for one last evening of great food, conversation, and community as we celebrate this cherished restaurant. **Please arrive before 7:00 p.m. and we will be seated promptly at 7:00 p.m.** **TWO ORDERING OPTIONS** For this one final celebration, you may choose either of the following: 1. **Final Toast Experience** — $25 **(OPTIONAL, AND MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE IF DOING.)** This package includes a Mocktail Mojito and Twin Tacos of Roasted Cauliflower and Wild Mushroom. [\[ - - Click Here To Reserve Final Toast - - \]](https://plantpoweredmetrony.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55742) 2. **Order from the restaurant menu.** If you do not pay for the Final Toast Experience when RSVPing, you are welcome to order and pay for your meal directly from Candle’s standard menu or the Plant Powered Plates menu. **Just show up as you do for any regular meetup, choose your food from the full menu (or the special Plant Powered Plates menu), and pay for yourself at the restaurant. No advance planning or paying needed.** **For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events:** this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. It will be easy to find our group: we are taking over the majority of the restaurant. Also, everyone pays for their own meal. Easy! **Where to Meet**: Look for us inside or ask the staff if needed. **Train Directions**: The closest trains are the (4) (6) to 33rd St, (N) (Q) (R) (W) to 28 St, (1) (2) to 28th St. Please check for any MTA service changes or reroutes on the day of the event. **Come before 7:00pm and we will promptly seat at 7:00pm.** Eddie