Saturday, March 9 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Palm House, Rotunda, Classrooms, Auditorium
Gardening for a Resilient City
As Brooklyn continues to recover and reassess after Hurricane Sandy, Gardening for a Resilient City will tap the local, regenerative resources we have at our disposal to rebuild a more verdant, sustainable Brooklyn.
Wilbur A. Levin Keynote Address
Cultivating Resilience: Diversity, Democracy, Community
Dr. Vandana ShivaGlobal environmental activist, author, and founder of Navdanya
Photo by Kartikey Shiva
In anticipation of a capacity audience, registration for the keynote address is required before the day of the event. For information, please contact GreenBridge at greenbridge@bbg.org or 718-623-7250.
Events & Workshops
| 10–11 a.m. | Registration, Coffee, and Exhibits in the Palm House For further information about preregistering for the keynote address, email greenbridge@bbg.org or call 718-623-7250. |
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| 11 a.m.–Noon | |
| Noon–2:30 p.m. | Exhibits in the Palm House, Rotunda, and Visitor Center Lunch at the Terrace Café Brown-Bag Networking Lunches Activities |
| 12:15–1:15 p.m. |
Movies in the Auditorium and Visitor Center |
| 1:30–2:45 p.m. | Wilbur A. Levin Keynote Address in the Auditorium |
| 3–4 p.m. | |
| 4 p.m. | Pick up a spring gift bag as you leave! |
Morning and Afternoon
Workshops begin at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; the schedule will be announced at registration. You may choose only two workshops, one from each time block, space permitting. Arrive early to get your first choices.
From School Garden to Lunch Plate: Connecting Kids to Good Food
Fruitful Natives: Blueberries and Beyond
The Global Gardener: Growing Food from Around the World
Growing Powerful Food
Presented in English and Spanish
Healthy Soils, Healthy Communities
Making Seed Bombs
Open House: Brooklyn Urban Gardener Volunteer Program
Pedal Power: Bike Energy in the Garden
Put More Carrot in Your Carrot: Soil Fertility and Nutrition
Refreshing Your Tree Bed This Spring
Presented in English and Spanish
Resourceful Rooftop Containers
Revitalizing Garden Membership with Community Composting
Save Heirloom Seed Like a Farmer
Starting from Seed Indoors and Out
Upcycled Treasure: Tree Guards to Greenhouses
Using Stormwater in the Garden
