🌱 Scholarship Opportunity for NYC Educators – Summer 2026 🌱
The City Gardens Club of New York City is continuing its Summer 2026 Scholarship Program—and applications are now open!
This scholarship covers the full cost of a P-credit course, giving NYC public school educators a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of plants, ecology, and hands-on learning.
🌿 Featured Program: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
What Did a Plant Ever Do for You?
Educators will explore plant science through immersive, inquiry-based experiences—learning how plants function, interact with ecosystems, and support life. Participants gain ready-to-use classroom strategies, curriculum materials, and hands-on resources.
This program directly supports educators working in school garden spaces by:
- Strengthening plant science knowledge for garden-based instruction
- Providing experiential learning techniques ideal for outdoor classrooms
- Equipping teachers with materials and activities that can be implemented in TPL gardens
- Deepening student connections to sustainability, food systems, and environmental stewardship
đź“Ť Location: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
📅 Dates: August 17–21, 2026
🎓 Credits: 45 hours / 3 P-credits
⏰ Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
👉 Apply now and bring new life to your school garden programming!
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