Greene Acres is a community garden on the corner of Greene and Franklin Avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
Our members grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, harvest eggs, run a composting program, and host community events. Visitors and new members are always welcome to come see our projects, visit our goldfish and chickens, and relax under the trees.
Learn more about our rich history here, and find out how to get involved.
Monthly Meetings
The third Monday of each month (see the calendar below for details)
Compost Meeting
Sundays 12 - 2 pm
Open Hours (during the season, april 1 - October 30)
Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
(Please note: these are the hours we try to keep open, but please check the calendar to confirm someone will be in the garden at that time. Open hours are subject to change based on weather)
Upcoming Work Sessions
Oct 25, 2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Upcoming Events
(more info on our Instagram)
CONCERTS:
October 9th | Yellow Birch Road - A folk and bluegrass band returning for their fourth performance in the garden! you can listen to their EP on Bandcamp and other major streaming services
October 16th | koi - An art rock band, listen to their new EP The Lighthouse and their other music on major streaming services
October 23th | Yolanda Watson and BeatsGotDan return with an eclectic cross genre performance. Check out Yolanda's EP Soda and their other work here. BeatsGotDan's music can be found on major streaming services, he can also be seen vlogging about the city on Youtube!
October 30th | The Wild Thorns - We conclude our series with this progressive rock band. Check out their latest EP Behind The Rose
LOCATION
Franklin and Greene Avenues, Brooklyn, New York
(Bedford-Stuyvesant)
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MEMBERSHIP
Greene Acres Community Garden is available for all to enjoy, but is managed by our volunteer members. Greene Acres members maintain the garden space overall, tend to the plants and wildlife who live there, and build partnerships with local community organizations.
Interested in joining? Learn more below!
