If you are an experienced gardener/farmer or just have been dreaming about it, let's meet and plan a NEW community garden in Jersey City. We also gladly welcome people already taking part in one of the city's existing gardens. We'll take advantage of the city's Adopt-A-Lot program: "Jersey City is looking for community minded individuals who dig the idea of Urban Gardening to adopt an unused City lot or plot of under-used park land. The group leases it for a dollar for two years and, alon …

… In Spring as weather permits, we progress to hands-on sessions in urban apiaries, exposing students to dozens of hives at various stages of growth. There is a lot of material on the web about beekeeping. Many different methods are covered in the Course, and our focus is on practices consistent with "Responsible Urban Beekeeping." "The Bee Course" is comparable to a college course. It is offered free of charge as a matter of principle. Students can participate in an at-cost group purchase of …

Urban Farmers Wanted! Learn about growing your own food and sustainability. Join S.A.V.E., and put your projects into practice! You’ve heard about Organic Gardening, we’re Growing Beyond Organic. Introducing Permaponics, it’s Aquaponics (fish and vegetables in water), Aquaculture (fish farming), Hydroponics (growing plants in water), Permaculture (Permanent Agriculture) & more. We are building a sustainable, Vertically Integrated Food Industry. Most Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:45pm – 8:00pm Free f …

Have you ever been to a green networking event? There is a lot of talk about food & organic farming, sustainable practices, clean tech, green buildings, climate change, "the environment" (whatever that is).  Within the "green" conversation, these topics get plenty of coverage. Fewer people are talking about urban ecological issues, yet the world’s population is now living in urban, rather than rural, areas. The future of nature is urban. Let's get together to talk about nature in cities and how …

… TheLefferts Farm Food Cooperative focuses on serving residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, as well as to the larger New York City metropolitan area. The Lefferts Farm Food Cooperative adheres to the principals outlined by the International Cooperative Alliance. Our objectives are to: 1. Sell affordable, sustainable, and culturally-relevant food and products that are easily accessible to the communities we serve at the lowest price possible; 2. Address issues and p …

… You can start right now, be it a 100 acre farm or a studio apartment in the city.  It matters not how much you do but what your intentions are, and if you're here... you are most likely a kindred spirit.   Homesteading at Home is where we will connect with like-minded people who share an interest in sustainable, self-sufficient living. Our focus will be on all things connected with starting, maintaining, and growing our homestead including: Growing and preserving our own food Making home-brew b …

Together we will work to promote organic non-GM seed retention and organic non-GE beekeeping by putting babyboomers, youth and all lovers of humanity to work ensuring the survival of humanity. All lovers of good health, good food, nature, full sustainable employment and the survival of humanity should join this group. Your involvement will depend on your time available.

… It must be interesting for both of us:)  For instance, some of the members would be interested in; urban gardening, farming, indoor plants, flower arrangement, native plants, botany or just want to know how to prune roses in their garden, how to repot a plant gifted by your friend. Any interest will be respectfully treated:)  BUT! You must be self-motivated learner. I can help you to find the way to study your own field, but I can not attentively teach you as your private tutor. I would like to …