We offer a variety of tours, workshops & trainings for people of all ages!
From one time lessons on starting school gardens, to workshops on the science behind compost for elementary school groups, to a technical training program on sustainable horticulture, the Youth Farm functions as a hub for education on Urban Agriculture in New York City.
Field Trips and Tours for Youth & Adults
Interested in hands-on, environmental education? Trying to find a way to get your group to talk about agricultural and food justice issues? Just want to get your group active in an outdoor setting? Want to bring a group for some awesome farm-based education?
The Youth Farm hosts groups of all types and ages, and can design a tour or workshop on the farm that suits your group’s interests.
Volunteer Days
Every first and third Saturday of the month we offer Volunteer Days from 10-3:30pm! Bring your friends and loved ones and spend the day working alongside experiences farmers and your community!
Urban Farm Training Program
Our Urban Farm Training Program is an intensive, 20-hr. per week training program designed to train working/urban participants in the ins and outs of urban agriculture. The program provides participants with the skill and practice to run their own urban farm or garden, or integrate farm-based learning into a variety of programs.
School Garden & Garden-Based Education Training
We work with schools, teachers and organizations to help them start or maintain school gardens and lead garden-based education workshops. We offer workshops on basic gardening in NYC from seeds starting to planting garlic, as well as tailored workshops for groups wanting professional development. To schedule a workshop or trainining please email: Patricia (at) bkfarmyards (dot) com.
