Farm Cover Cropping

Name: Farm Cover Cropping
Start: 2025-08-14T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-14T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden

Schedule

Thu Aug 14 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden | New York, NY

Want healthier soil, fewer weeds, and stronger crops—without synthetic inputs? Cover cropping is your secret weapon!
WHEN:
August 14 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
August 16 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
WHERE: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor, intersection of Chapel Road and Gazebo Road (View site map and directions)
ADMISSION: $10 | Students/Seniors/Snug Harbor Members receive a 10% discount
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://snugharbor.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SQg000007F7RlMAK
This hands-on workshop led by Karen Guzman, Cornell University’s Urban Garden Specialist, digs into the power of cover crops for farms and home gardens. Whether you’re working an urban plot, backyard bed, or community garden, you’ll learn how to use these mighty plants to restore soil health, add nutrients naturally, control erosion, and prep for a thriving next season.
Come get your hands dirty, meet fellow growers, and leave with tips you can implement right away!
This program is supported by the New York City Council Community Composting Initiative. Snug Harbor and the members of the NYC Community Composting Network are deeply grateful to Council Member Abreu and the NYC City Council for supporting this crucial public education initiative.
This program is made possible with funding provided by the New York City Council through the A Greener NYC initiative. Snug Harbor thanks the Staten Island City Council Delegation for their generous allocations.