We're a member-run communal garden in the heart of Greenpoint, Brooklyn — dedicated to creating a vibrant green space where neighbors can connect, grow, and learn together.
Our Mission
At 61 Franklin Street Garden, our mission is to create a vibrant green space where neighbors can come together, connect with nature, and learn how to care for the environment — right here in the heart of Greenpoint. We believe that everyone deserves access to open, welcoming spaces and hands-on environmental education. Our garden is a place to grow plants, share knowledge, and build community.
What We Do
Build sustainably with rainwater harvesting and composting
Beautify our block with native plants and pollinator-friendly gardens
Host workshops on gardening, soil health, and green living
Grow fresh produce for our local community
Our Story
Once an overgrown, unused lot, our garden began in 2013 thanks to a passionate group of neighbors and support from local partners. What started as a cleanup effort has grown into a thriving community space where plants — and people — flourish together.
Get Involved
Live nearby? We’d love to meet you!
We’re a collaborative, community-run green space where neighbors come together to garden, learn, and share. We grow organic, native New York plants and support pollinators — and everything we harvest is shared with members and the local community.