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Teacher Education

Teachers seeking professional learning can experience the beautiful collections of the Garden during multisession institutes or customized workshops. Engage in hands-on, inquiry-based field and classroom practices and gain confidence in helping students construct understandings about ecology, plant science, or practical gardening. Participants can earn CTLE hours from The New York State Education Department.

P or A+ credits from New York City Public Schools are available for all Institutes. Visit The After School Professional Development Program (ASPDP) website to apply (additional registration fees required).

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Upcoming Programs

  • February 16–February 20, 2026 (Monday–Friday)

    Advocate for, plan, create, or revive a school garden or indoor planting system. Hone skills for designing, budgeting, and incorporating the garden across the curriculum, utilizing the resources of the school community.

    2 P or A+ credits (for an additional fee) and up to 30 CTLE hours from The New York State Education Department are available for this course.

    Cost: $200

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  • April 11–May 9, 2026
    Online, Asynchronous Course

    Use curated readings and research to highlight disproportionate access to nature, reflect on personal experiences, and plan for equitable learning opportunities in the classroom.

    2 P or A+ credits (for an additional fee) and up to 30 CTLE hours from The New York State Education Department are available for this course.

    Note that this course will take place fully online in an asynchronous format.

    Cost: $100

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  • Sunday, August 19 and Sunday, August 29, 2026 

    The relationship between people and plants has shaped foodways for thousands of years. Examine human and plant connections at the intersection of history, food, and culture. Develop strategies for engaging student-driven scientific investigations utilizing plants and food.

    1 P or A+ credit (for an additional fee) and up to 15 CTLE hours from The New York State Education Department are available for this course.

    Cost: $100

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  • July 23–24, 2026 (Thursday and Friday)

    Discover ways to help students experience the wonder of the outdoors through both art and science. Hone observational skills and ask questions using the backdrop of the garden grounds and the exhibition as inspiration.

    1 P or A+ credit (for an additional fee) and up to 15 CTLE hours from The New York State Education Department are available for this course.

    Cost: $100

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  • August 24–29, 2026 (Monday–Saturday)

    Whether your school garden is plants on your windowsill or in the schoolyard, participate in hands-on gardening methods to build your background knowledge. Topics include pest management, soil quality monitoring, pollinator interactions, and more!

    3 P or A+ credits (for an additional fee) and up to 45 CTLE hours from The New York State Education Department are available for this course.

    Cost: $250

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Interested in taking one of our professional learning courses above for free? Visit the City Gardens Club of New York City website for information on how to apply.

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Acknowledgments

Support provided by Cynthia D. Brodsky, The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, the Laura J. Niles Foundation, Inc., and the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc.

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