Your gift will support essential programming for children and young adults throughout the year, such as the Edible Academy, Bronx Green-Up, and our Explainers Program. Our dedicated staff are grateful for your thoughtful contribution and support of NYBG’s mission to foster the future generation of Earth’s caregivers.
Give the Gift of Education at NYBG
To contribute to NYBG’s Education programs with a gift from this wish list or for general education support, contact Isaac W. K. Thweatt at ithweatt@nybg.org.
The Everett Children’s Adventure Garden (ECAG) restoration project will provide new nature exploration and authentic science learning opportunities, ensuring that the Children’s Garden continues to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that meets today’s outdoor learning standards and visitor expectations.
Support science education in New York City by underwriting the opportunity for teachers to participate in multi-session institutes or customized workshops led by NYBG’s master instructors. Your gift supports supplementary and hands-on STEM education materials for use in the classroom and across NYBG’s grounds.
Foster the training of the next generation of professional horticulturists at NYBG’s School of Professional Horticulture by underwriting the plants and materials needed for 10 students’ demonstration gardening beds.
Champion NYBG’s commitment to combating food insecurity and the nutrition crisis with a gift to the Edible Academy. A state-of-the-art education facility, the Edible Academy provides hands-on activities and innovative programs that help children, families, teachers, and the public learn about gardening, nutrition awareness, and environmental stewardship. Your gift underwrites the supplies need to produce more than 20 cooking demonstrations.
Help NYBG engage with future advocates of the natural world. NYBG’s Explainers Internship provides teenage students the opportunity to learn about nature and plant science in order to become environmental educators for children and families exploring the Garden. Support at this level provides 25 Explainers with STEM supplies and equipment needed to succeed.
Introduce New York City students to The New York Botanical Garden through field trips to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Your gift supports program materials and science supplies for 10 Bronx-based classes.