Description

City Growers uses urban agriculture to engage youth in experiential learning, nurturing a lifelong relationship to food, their health, and the natural world. We host field trips for youth at Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farms in Long Island City, Sunset Park, and at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Lunch Notes

Participant groups are encouraged to use the courtyard in front of BLDG 92 (called the “Forecourt”) where there are picnic tables and umbrellas, to enjoy lunch. However, on rainy days you will be responsible for making alternate accommodations. We unfortunately cannot host your group on the roof for lunch due to other programs and events taking place in the space!

Other nearby locations that can be good for lunch:

• Food Court at Brooklyn Navy Yard (entrance on Flushing and Vanderbilt)
• Tables in Front of Building 77 at Brooklyn Navy Yard
• Forecourt in front of Building 92: (on Flushing Ave) Shady benches with no tables in front of on flushing ave (outside the gates of the yard)
• Fort Greene Park: beautiful park about a 10-15 min walk from the farm

Bathroom Notes

There are bathrooms (2-3 stalls in each) On the 11th floor of Building 3, where the farm is located. When the educators bring your group up to the farm they will offer a at bathroom break on the way up, before the group walks up to the farm level.

Cancellation Policy

City Growers requires at least 2 weeks notice from the visiting group to cancel a workshop without penalty. Cancellations made by the visiting group within 2 weeks of a scheduled workshop require a cancellation fee of 30% of the total cost.

For weather-related cancellations: In the event of a thunderstorm, severe heat advisory, or other weather-related concern, we will reschedule the workshop without penalty. We have ponchos available for light rain. Please email info@citygrowers.org if you need to reschedule.

For COVID-related cancellations: If you need to cancel due to a COVID-related reason, you can do so without penalty and we will do our best to reschedule your workshop. If we can’t reschedule it, we will reimburse you.

Please note: Brooklyn Grange is a working farm, and on rare occasions, the needs of the farm (agricultural inspections, events, construction, etc.) will force us to cancel a scheduled workshop. We understand that scheduling is difficult and can offer to reschedule your workshop, in the event of a farm-related cancelation.