Help to transform our garden!

We are delighted to partner with the New York Restoration Project to develop part of FWCC’s outdoor space to host a new community garden. The garden will serve as a refuge in Washington Heights for us all to experience nature, beauty, and community. Following the tradition of kitchen gardens, members will grow food for the Fort Washington Collegiate Church Community Fridge (@FortFridge). The garden will also encourage biodiversity and feature native beneficial plants for pollinators and connect the church with the history and legacy of New York and Washington Heights, growing heirloom apple varieties and vegetables which celebrate the various cultural legacies of our neighborhood. The garden will also be an exciting way for neighbors young and old to get their hands dirty, learn about the environment, and contribute to the beautification and resiliency of our uptown home.

Volunteer Opportunities

Thursday, June 17th | 10am-12pm & 1-3pm

Bring your muscle and bring your gloves! Activities include soil moving, rock moving, shrub removal and management, and general cleanup.

Monday, June 21st | 8:30am-11:00am

Bring your green thumb! We’ll begin some limited initial planting in several of our boxes from seed and starter plants. Clean up from the previous week will continue.

To get involved, fill out the form. Please note, you must be fully vaccinated to participate. Our space is limited, so while we may not be able to accommodate every volunteer this time, please know there will be more opportunities very soon. Thank you for your support!