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.

Conservation & Forum

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


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