Green Thumb Families

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For several decades, the Horticultural Society of New York has helped build gardens in public and private schools, enriching the curriculum and exposing school kids to the wonderful world of gardening and growing fresh vegetables. The Hort has also introduced a new family circle membership. The membership is ideal for parents who want to take gardening to the next level for their kids and family. Membership perks include special admission to the Green Bean Bash family benefit party, a speaker luncheon (last year’s topic was how to “green” your household), special excursions (this year is a behind-the-scenes tour of the Queens County Farm), plus admission to other events and programs with families in mind.

“By starting the family membership we have continued to develop interesting programming for all ages,” says George Pisegna, the Hort’s deputy director and chief of horticulture. “We try to teach our families about gardening and sustainable living. Our projects are fun, educational—and the kids love them.”

For more information, visit thehort.org.