The space where Convent Garden currently resides was once an abandoned gas station turned empty lot for many years. On November 22, 1985, the lot was transferred to the Parks Department for development as a landscaped sitting area. Ms Davis, the current operator of the Garden, has over decades of hard work, transformed the Garden into a beacon of community gatherings and beauty in the area. Making it one of the best community Gardens in Harlem! The walk way in the Garden has seen a lot of wear over the years because of the frequent traffic of young kids and disabled elderly. The conditions of the walk way have made it a hazard to both. So we are going to remove the old worn and broken pavers and installing new safer ones keeping the Garden accessible for the many children and elderly who frequent it! This will be the first phase of a 2 part project. We will remove the old pavers and prep the area for installing the pavers during this event, and install the pavers on May 20th. This is a opportunity to help maintain one of the best kept secrets in Harlem. We hope to see you there!
Type
Service Project
What To Wear
Clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
Inclement Weather
in the event of Inclement weather the event will be rescheduled.
Event Contact
When and where
Date
May 13, 2017
Time
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Convent Garden
St Nicholas Ave & W 151st St
New York City, NY 10031
Parking Information
The A,B,C and D are all accessible to the 145th and St. Nicholas stop. From there walk North on St. Nicholas to the Garden.
