The GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council (YLC) provides high school youth ages 14–21 with the opportunity to volunteer at a community garden during the spring and summer in New York City. Through YLC, students have the opportunity to learn firsthand from community gardeners how to maintain and grow a healthy garden, covering topics such as botany, agriculture, horticulture, composting, and community development. All program participants are required to volunteer at a garden at least twice a month, accumulating a minimum of 20 service hours.

It’s a great way to earn volunteer hours, give back to the community, learn new skills, and have fun!

GreenThumb is a division of NYC Parks and provides resources and support to 500 community gardens throughout the five boroughs. It is the largest gardening program in the country.

GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council Cultivating the Next Generation of Gardeners

DEADLINEHigh school students ages 14–21: March 6, 2017

Please fill out the application on the reverse side of this page. For more information, contact Diana Pedi at (212) 602-5323 or Diana.Pedi@parks.nyc.gov or visitgreenthumbnyc.org/youth_gardener.html

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High School Application 2017 GreenThumb Youth Leadership CouncilTo apply, fill out the information below and mail it to GreenThumb, The Arsenal, Central Park, New York, NY, 10065. To submit an electronic version of the application, email Diana.Pedi@parks.nyc.gov. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2017.

First Name: Last Name:

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Check the borough(s) where you would like to volunteer:

Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island

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