The City Gardens Club
of New York City
The mission of the Club shall be to preserve, enrich and increase the natural beauty of the New York City environment for the public benefit through education, horticulture, conservation, and other related undertakings.
Scholarships
Professional learning opportunities for NYC public school science teachers to enhance classroom learning.
Grants
Funding for worthy environmental and garden projects by nonprofit groups throughout NYC.
Environmental Forum
Annual educational forums on environmental issues.
Nature Kits
Collections of natural specimens and teaching materials for use in NYC public school classrooms.
Community Projects
To further CGC’s mission of greening and beautifying all five boroughs of New York City and educating youth about nature, the Community Projects Committee identifies major projects to receive funds and oversees the responsible use of those funds by grantees.
Latest News
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2025 Nature Kits sign-up in open
Click here for information about signing up for a Nature Kit.
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2025 Grants Applications
Thank you for your interest in TÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Grants Program. Applications will open in the fall.
Interesting Reads
Frances Peters, CGC Founder
For the remarkable story by Archivist Jean Ballard Terepka, click here.
We have made a splash in Morningside Park
To see our completed project, click here.
CGC honored for our 100 years of service to New York City
We have been honored with acknowledgements of our 100 years of service to New York City. click here