The Community Garden program works in conjunction with teams of youth in NYC's OutDoor School, an alternative high school completion program, and YouthWorks AfterHours and Summer Programs.
Educational activities are complementary and integrated into service projects in the garden.
The curriculum includes sustainable agriculture, resource management issues, conservation and environmental studies, as well as science, math, language arts and social studies. During these months, Coordinators will direct AmeriCorps members with youth crews from the OutDoor School and YouthWorks AfterHours after school program, in garden projects and education During the summer, YouthWorks participants will be in the garden every day. The Coordinator will direct AmeriCorps members in the daily operation and maintenance of the garden and nursery projects. Produce from the garden is shared with NYC field crews and local food banks, and sold to community members. The Coordinator will also interact with the community to distribute community plots, organize workdays, recruit and manage volunteers and facilitate workshops.