CDCG is a private nonprofit serving about 3,300 people in 46 gardens in the NY cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy. We also operate The Veggie Mobile, and programs like Squash Hunger and Urban Tree Planting. Please visit our site to learn more!
Information
- Founded:
- 1975
Photos
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Wall PhotosCreated about 2 months ago
Events
4 past eventsSee All
- An Autumn Evening in the Garden
Franklin Plaza Ballroom
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00pm - CDCG Fall Plant Sale
8th Street Community Garden
Saturday, September 12 at 9:00am - Community Resources 4th Annual...
Crossings Park
Sunday, June 21 at 9:30am - Vote for The Veggie Mobile
The Internet
Thursday, May 21 at 3:00pm
Capital District Community Gardens Wishing all of our friends a safe and enjoyable celebration of the New Year's arrival, and happy and healthy 2010. Thanks for all you've done to make 2009 such a special year for CDCG!
Capital District Community Gardens ...and then there we are on the cover of Metroland, listed among a score of difference-making local institutions that have been around for 30 years or longer!
Capital District Community Gardens Wow...December has been a nice month for recognition of CDCG! First our own Amy Klein is named as one of the TU's Dozen Who Make a Difference...
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Times Union will honor 12 who contribute to the Capital Region's vitality
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In the spirit of holiday giving, could you find it in your heart to give us someone else's money?
That's right, you can donate to CDCG just by seaching the 'net or doing your online shopping through GoodSearch! Just look us up and choose us as your cause, then search or shop as you always do. Not only does it cost you ...nada, friends, you might even save a little cash through the coupon codes offered on the GoodSearch/GoodShop site!
A lot of your favorite online retailers participate, so please take a look. As always, a big THANK YOU for your support of CDCG!
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Capital District Community Gardens Hey Victorian Strollers - make sure you stop by 270 River St. tomorrow (Sun. 12/6) to peruse our cool merchandise and irresistable home-baked goodies!
Capital District Community Gardens While you're getting ready for the holidays, don't forget to plan ahead for the greatest of all post-holiday events, the CDCG Garden Bowl! Get a team together, raise some money for our fine programs and bowl for fabulous prizes. It's the most fun you can have in rented shoes! http://www.cdcg.org/bowl.html
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Our street tree planting in Rensselaer attracted the attention of WTEN's Mark O'Brien, who spent some time talking with student volunteers from the Doane Stuart School and Rensselaer High School. Thank you Mark, and great job by all the tree crews! http://www.wten.com/Global/story.asp?s=1
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We're excited about our new program, the Produce Project! Youth-powered urban farming that teaches enrepreneurial, job and life skills...provides economic opportunity....and promotes healthy eating. What's not to love about that? Danielle Sanzone wrote this terrific piece about it in The Record:
http://www.troyrecord....com/articles/2009/10/29/news/doc4ae90ef3
You can also read more about it on the CDCG site:
http://www.cdcg.org/ProduceProject.html
Troy students urban gardeners - The Record News: Serving Troy and its surrounding communities (Troyr
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Capital District Community Gardens As part of their Farm to You Fest activities, with the help of parents on the Bethlehem Healthy Kids Committee, students at Bethlehem elementary & middle schools are donating lots of produce to Squash Hunger this week - including some from the middle school's own organic kitchen garden. GREAT WORK by kids and adults alike!
Capital District Community Gardens The Autumn Evening in the Garden event was amazing -- spectacular food, beverages and entertainment, and over $20,000 was raised for CDCG programs. Photos coming soon! A HUGE thanks to all the chefs, farmers, guests and all involved.
Capital District Community Gardens Walk in tickets are still available for tonight's "Autumn Evening in the Garden" at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom! Join us for an evening with wonderful local chefs, farmers, and friends!
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: There is a change of location for Wednesday's "An Autumn Evening in the Garden" event -- it will be held at the Franklin Plaza Ballroom, Fourth & Grand Streets in Troy. The evening will still begin at 6 PM and will still feature superbly prepared farm-fresh foods and outstanding entertainment..., only the venue has changed!
For anyone unfamiliar, here's a look at the beautiful Franklin Plaza Ballroom:
www.franklinplaza.com
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One more reason to come to "An Autumn Evening in the Garden" next week....
FIRE DANCERS!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESGtFBS1q
Capital District Community Gardens A big thank you to Steve Barnes at the TU for mentioning our Autumn Evening in the Garden event on his blog! Please take a look!
All-star talent cooking for Community Gardens event - Table Hopping - Steve Barnes - Restaurants and
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Pull up a chair and talk about food
