Gardening with Kids in NYC: Cultivate a Green Thumb in Local Parks and Gardens
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![The Queens Botanical Garden brings together youngsters from around New York City to enjoy seasonal, hands-on learning, and gardening experiences. Photo by Oliver Lopez](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/nyc-gardening-in-nyc-kids_gardening_at_the_queens_botanical_garden-photo_by_oliver_lopez-childrens_garden-summer-2022_credit-olive-_lopez.jpg?itok=UwWjIsye)
In the urban jungle that is NYC, it can feel like nature is hard to come by. But in reality, parks, green spaces, and community gardens brighten up the city in every borough.
Families interested in gardening with kids in NYC are spoiled for choice if they know where to look! You can start small, by growing your own indoor herb or vegetable garden or turning your small backyard space into a haven for butterflies and pollinators.
Or, you can check out one of these excellent programs for gardening with kids in NYC. You might be surprised at just how many options there are. Find more ways to create a greener future in our Earth Kids Guide for Families.