CITY GARDENS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS For New York City Public School Educators

Applications for 2024 school year Scholarship Programs are open. Applications for the February programs are closed. Scholarship applications for 2024 will be closed as of Monday, March 25 at 5 pm ET.

Scholarship applications are closed for 2024.

What Did a Plant Ever Do For You?

Are you interested in learning about the fascinating world of plants? Explore the beautiful gardens and collections at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and gain an understanding of the value of plants in natural and human history. Through an inquiry-based approach, we will discover how plants are built, how they work, and how they interact with the living and nonliving components of the diverse environments they inhabit. Emphasis is placed on experiential, authentic learning that participants can readily bring back to their classrooms.

Fee includes curriculum materials and resources, plant and potting-up supplies, and access to the Garden.

The CGC scholarship for this Brooklyn Botanic Garden program covers the $250 fees for the course and all necessary materials, as well as the fee for the “P” in-service credits. You must register for both the class through BBG and the credit through ASPDP. CGC Scholarship application and recommendation deadline has passed.

The course will run 12 2.5 hour sessions on-site.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Judith Hutton, at [email protected].

Program Provider: Brooklyn Botanic Garden http://www.bbg.org/
Program Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY
Intended Audience: Pre-K to grade 12 teachers
Date and Time: 4 – 6:30 pm on Wednesdays, from February 28 – May 22, 2024.
Credits: 45 hours – 3 “P” credits through ASPDP

School Gardening 101-Creating a Garden

Advocate for, plan, create, or revive a school garden or indoor planting system. Hone skills for designing, budgeting, and incorporating the garden across the curriculum, utilizing the resources of the school community.

Fees include entry to the Garden, parking, and all supplies and materials.

The CGC scholarship for this New York Botanical Garden program covers the $200 fees for the course as well as the fee for the “P” in-service credits.  You must register both for the class through NYBG and for the credit through ASPDP.  CGC Scholarship application and recommendation deadline has passed.

If you have questions about this program please contact Shannon Valdes, Associate Director of Professional Learning, at 718-817-8140 or [email protected].

Program Provider: The New York Botanical Garden
Program Location: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY
Intended Audience: Pre-K to grade 12 teachers
Date and Time: 9 – 4:00 pm on Monday February 19 – Friday, February 23, 2024
Credits: 30 hours – 2 “P” credits through ASPDP

Increasing Representation in the Natural World (Online)

Use curated readings and research to highlight disproportionate access to nature, reflect on personal experiences, and plan for equitable learning opportunities in the classroom.

Fees include entry to the Garden, parking, and all supplies and materials.

The CGC scholarship for this New York Botanical Garden program covers the $100 fees for the course as well as the fee for the “P” in-service credits.  You must register both for the class through NYBG and for the credit through ASPDP.  CGC Scholarship application and recommendation deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2024.

If you have questions about this program please contact Shannon Valdes, Associate Director of Professional Learning, at 718-817-8140 or [email protected].

Course Location: Online
Program Provider: The New York Botanical Garden
Intended Audience: Pre-K-2 teachers
Date and Time: Saturday, April 13 – Saturday, May 11.
Credit: 30 hours – 2 “P” credits through ASPDP.