Our Mission:
Create Community
We work together to create a vital green space in the heart of Bed-Stuy
Our Mission
The goal of Patchen Community Square is to create a beautiful space in the heart of Bed-Stuy where all walks of life are welcome. This is a space for neighbors to congregate, feel safe, and be heard all while enjoying the benefits of greenery in an urban neighborhood.
Our Events
Patchen Community Square regularly hosts volunteer events, community events, and fundraisers. We also make our space available to neighbors for private events. Email patchensquare@gmail.com to discuss your event.
OPEN HOURS
We are open to the public from May to the end of October on Wednesdays 5pm-7pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm, and anytime you see a sandwich board on the sidewalk!
WORK DAYS
We regularly host work days that are listed on our events page where we tackle large projects all together. In addition, on Saturdays starting at 10am when you see someone in the garden, are casual workdays where tasks are handled on a smaller scale.
MEETINGS
Garden meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the garden. Join us to learn our current initiates and get to know us!
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONS
Members new to the garden are encouraged to attend an orientation. Orientations are held on Saturdays from 10am to noon during the growing season.
"The garden is one of my happiest places. Sometimes when I meditate I close my eyes and can vividly see the leaves moving in the wind, smell the earth and vegetation, hear the neighbors and kids laughing on their bicycles in the background, feel the sun warming my neck. Even more so, I've met wonderful, warm, helpful people. It feels good to belong in such a community."
- Brian, Garden Member
Get Involved
The best way to volunteer is by becoming a member. Learn more about membership here.
Individuals are always welcome to join a workday to help with various initiatives in the garden. Check out our events to see our upcoming workdays.
If you would like your group to volunteer in the garden, please reach out to patchensquare@gmail.com. When contacting, please let us know the age of your volunteers, how many might be expected, and any interests the group may have in contributing to the garden.
Become a member
Garden Members are the backbone of our community garden.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The garden hosts various volunteer, fundraising, and community events.
Make a Donation
Money donated funds garden upkeep, infastructure initiatives and events.