Our Mission:
Create Community
Working 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. Learn more and request a private event here.
OPEN HOURS
We are open to the public during the growing season on specified days and times in accordance with volunteer availability. Please check our Instagram or Facebook for updated information. You may also enter the garden whenever you see the chalkboard on the sidewalk. While masks are not required in the garden, please wear one if you need to, especially if you are vulnerable, are feeling unwell, or think you might have been exposed to a respiratory illness such as COVID, the flu, or RSV.
WORK DAYS
During the growing season, we host workdays where we tackle large projects together. Please check our calendar, social media, or members hub for updates.
MEETINGS
Meetings are held monthly during the open season (April through Octoboer. Meetings may be virtual or in person depending on weather and COVID conditions in NYC. Please check our calendar or members hub for updates.
NEW MEMBERs
New members are encouraged to view our membership video, fill out a membership form and pay dues, then volunteer! After completing three hours, you’ll receive a key. Learn More
"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!
Become a member
Garden Members are the backbone of our community garden.
Volunteer
Get your hands dirty at one of our work days or bring a group to volunteer.
Make a monetary Donation
Help fund garden daily operations including upkeep, infrastructure initiatives and events.
Wish list
Gifts from our list are items both large and small, that make a world of difference to the daily operations and development.
Top photo by © Deborah Barak, 2018