Our Programs
Programming
The HPCG programming subcommittee runs horticultural programming in two New Rochelle public schools, Trinity Elementary and Barnard Early Childhood Center. Our garden educators are retired teachers who have taught series on seeds, vegetable gardening and propagation and have installed raised garden beds. We are working with Trinity Elementary staff and administration to create a multi-year series of garden programming that runs from first grade through fifth grade. The horticultural programming greatly enhances the curriculum of these students who hail from low income homes; 62% of Trinity students and 51% of Barnard students receive free or reduced lunch.
We host a popular series of FREE yoga sessions that coincide with the summer concerts. We have also hosted gardening seminars given by Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners at the New Rochelle Public Library.
Our group has hosted Hudson Park cleanup events with Monroe College and LAZ Parking, We have hosted pumpkin painting during NRCA’s ArtsFest for the last two years. We have collaborated with Ward Acres and Lincoln Park Community Gardens in distributing Canna plants.
Once established, we will host education programs in our greenhouse and its adjacent demonstration garden plot. In the past the Hudson Park greenhouses were used for horticultural therapy sessions to promote wellness for the special needs students of the nearby Hallen School, and we hope to bring back that program. We are looking to educate people of all ages and backgrounds, with an emphasis on children. Previously the greenhouses contained a collection of succulent plants and orchids and we plan to bring back similar collections.
Cornell Cooperative FREE NUTRITION CLASSES
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Bee's Knees
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4H / Cornell Cooperative Class Series – Sundays -- March 2025
Students learn about the fascinating world of honeybees and their most popular byproduct, beeswax. Students will learn how honeybee... learn more
The Fisherman’s Art of Gyotaku
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4H / Cornell Cooperative Class Series – Sundays -- March 2025
Students learn Japanese fishermen’s technique of recording the size of their catches using ink and paper. Originating in 19th... learn more
Hydroponics
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4H / Cornell Cooperative Class Series – Sundays -- March 2025
Students discover the basics of indoor agriculture and how to grow vegetables in water. Students will learn what hydroponic gardeni... learn more
Ancient Rock Art
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4H / Cornell Cooperative Class Series – Sundays -- March 2025
Students make petroglyphic art using organic and mineral materials that would have been used in ancient times. Students will learn ... learn more
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
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Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive DIY workshop! Why spend a fortune on a store-bought wreath when you can craft your own? In this workshop, you'll learn how to design and assemble a beautiful, personal... learn more
Family Amaryllis Bulb Planting Workshop
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Join us for a delightful family workshop at Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse, where everyone will learn all about the fascinating world of amaryllis bulbs and bulbs in general. Amaryllis bulbs are renowned for their s... learn more
Tree Journals: Exploring the Life of Trees
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Join us for an immersive journey into the world of trees with our "Tree Journals" class! Students will create their own paper journals while studying the fascinating biology and anatomy of local trees. Thro... learn more
Art in Motion: Children's Pour Painting Class
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Join us for a fun and creative "Pour Painting" class at Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse! Pour painting, also known as fluid art, is a mesmerizing technique where artists pour acrylic paint ... learn more
Unraveling DNA: Strawberry Science Exploration
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Join us for an exciting and educational journey into the world of genetics with our "Strawberry DNA Extraction" class! Under the expert guidance of Stephen Soltish from the 4-H Youth and Family Development Progra... learn more
Art in Motion: Children's Pour Painting Class
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Join us for a fun and creative "Pour Painting" class at Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse! Pour painting, also known as fluid art, is a mesmerizing technique where artists pour acrylic paint ... learn more
Cacti Creations: Building Your Own Desert Diorama
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Embark on a desert adventure in our "Desert Oasis" class! Dive into the enchanting world of succulents and cacti as students explore their unique characteristics and learn to distinguish between these resilient p... learn more
Flower Power: Exploring Nature's Colorful Creations
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Calling all young nature enthusiasts to join us for "Flower Power" fun! Dive into the vibrant world of flowers as we embark on an exciting journey of discovery. Through storytelling with "The Reason for a Fl... learn more
Robot Bugs in the Park!
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Attendees will learn about robots, circuits, motors, and more in this fun hands-on activity where they will learn how to use simple code to make art with robots and build their own take-home vibration-powered robot bugs!learn more
Sustainable Harvest: Three Sisters Seed Mosaics
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Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Three Sisters – corn, pole beans, and squash – in our "Sustainable Harvest" class! Discover the intricate bond between these crops and the sustainable farming wis... learn more
Green Faces: Plantenstein Creations
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Unleash your creativity in our "Green Creations" workshop! Dive into the art of botanical portraiture as students learn plant propagation techniques using rooting hormone. With cuttings from jade and spider plant... learn more
Wriggling Wonders: Earthworm Composting
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Students will explore the world of earthworm composting and learn about their role in creating rich, fertile soil. Using recycled plastic laundry detergent bottles, young environmentalists will craft their very own compost... learn more
Recycled Art on Earth Day
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Recycled Art on Earth Day
Monday April 22
Time: 2-4
Participants:12 children, 6-12yrs old
Recyclables come into our homes every day—boxes, bottlecaps, catalogs, and on an... learn more
Breathing with Plants
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Breathing with Plants
Sunday April 14th
10 – 11 am
Children 7 to 11 years old will learn about how plants breathe, and which plants make good companions for ea... learn more