Yesterday we welcomed neighbors, families, and students into the beautiful PS 92M schoolyard for a day of community connection and outdoor fun. The newly renovated space created with input from students and designed to reflect the needs of the community, came alive with laughter, conversation, and exploration. It was wonderful to see families enjoying the…
Category: Event Planning
Community Resource Fair
We love seeing schools and Community Based Organizations utilize their schoolyards for big events like PS 503/506’s Community Resource Fair co-led by the Center for Family Life. We were happy to attend and lead some planting with their Green Team! Observe how they wear their shirts with pride! Check out their bright and inclusive outreach…
15th Annual Stewardship Workshop and Mini-Grant
We had a sunny stewardship workshop last week in PS 38’s lush garden and schoolyard. We heard from the school’s parent coordinator on how to involve the whole community in stewardship, we moved our bodies with The Movement Creative to remind ourselves how to play, and brainstormed ideas for our schoolyard mini-grant. I also demo’d…
Meet our Partner: PeacePlayers
We’re excited to spotlight one of our inspiring partners, PeacePlayers, an organization that uses the power of basketball to connect young people, build leadership skills, and promote peace. PeacePlayers runs free after-school programs, leadership development sessions, and one-off events like basketball clinics growing outreach across NYC’s boroughs. We first connected with PeacePlayers through our partner,…
Getting your Playground Committee Started
Who should be a part of your playground committee? Having a diverse set of networks and skill sets on your committee will set up your playground for success. A few of the skills you may want to consider are fundraising, event planning, gardening and maintenance, and scheduling. A Guide to Getting Your Playground Committee Started: …