Stonewall National Monument - Annual Spring Planting

Every year tens of thousands of people from across the world make visiting the Stonewall National Monument part of their visit to New York City. The efforts of a few volunteers help ensure a beautiful park for visitors and city dwellers alike.

• We provide gardening tools, instructions, and good company. Just bring yourself in loose-fitting clothes which you can get dirty.
• Meet other community-conscious, motivated people! We'll be joined by volunteers from the Stonewall Society (NYC Parks Department LGBTQ employee group). All gardens in the monument are maintained entirely through the efforts of volunteers.

Volunteers are welcome for as little as an hour or the full day -- whatever your schedule can accommodate. We will be planting from 10:00 am until 2:30 pm - or until all the plants are in the ground. We look forward to seeing you there!

• No gardening experience is required. Good-spirited novices are welcome.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes that you can get dirty. Tools and gloves are provided.
• We'll have some snacks and beverages to share. There is an available bathroom.
• Convenient by subway: 1 to Christopher Street; A/B/C/E/F/M to West 4th Street.
• Stay as long as you want, preferably two hours or more.
• Sunday is the rain date. Agreeing to Saturday does not obligate you to Sunday.

For the last ten years, Out Professionals has helped the Parks Department showcase the best of New York – with Pride!

• We plant tulip bulbs in the fall that set the stage for the colorful spring flower show.
• In spring after the tulips are done, we help with the Summer Garden to be glorious during Pride Month.
• Every month, we also help make PB&J sandwiches for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ Youth. Join us on May 29.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Christopher Park in the Stonewall National Monument - Greenwich Village, 38-64 Christopher Street, New York, United States