SAT 6/6
Ukulele Workshop
9:30 – 10:30am
The workshop is designed for adults and older kids who are keen to learn
or already dabbling in playing the ukulele and would benefit from a
supportive community.
Yoga by YogaSole
11:00am – 12:00pm
Take a break from your busy day and immerse yourself in nature while
practicing yoga. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to
unwind, stretch, and connect with your mind and body. Whether you're a
seasoned yogi or a beginner, all levels are welcome.
Grab your yoga mat and come join us for a rejuvenating experience in
the garden!
Jazz Guitar w/ Ed MacEachen
12:00 – 1:00pm
Ed MacEachen is a jazz guitarist who got his professional start in 1977
in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he studied with Bill D’Arrango
(sideman with Ben Webster and Dizzy Gillespie). Ed moved to New York in
1984, working in the bands of Jack McDuff,
Chico Hamilton and Ernestine Anderson. He lives and performs in the New
York City area and can be heard on Eliot Zigmund’s “Starlight,” Bill
Mobley’s “Singularity” and Liz Child's "Take Flight," among others. Ed
teaches in the New School for Jazz and Contemporary
Music program (since 1989) and at the 92nd Street Y (since 1996).
Pollinator Walkabout with the Flatbush Gardener
1:00 – 3:00pm
Explore the garden’s plants and flowers, and learn how to see them in
new ways with urban naturalist Chris Kreussling (aka the Flatbush
Gardener). We'll "hunt" for pollinators, and other flower visitors,
around the garden. As we try to identify them, we'll
learn about the garden’s biodiversity and ecology.
Open Bluegrass Jam
2:00 – 4:00pm
Open Bluegrass Jam Sessions are scheduled throughout the 2026 season,
weather permitting. Bring your guitar, ukulele, banjo, etc., and join
in! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Kids are invited to dance
along and possibly even touch the instruments after
the session.
SUN 6/7
Interactive Baby Music Class With Flying Teapot
9:30 – 10:30am
Join us for a creative and very interactive hour of music, with songs
and instruments for littles, geared to babies through age 4, led
by Joanne Riel of Flying
Ukulele Workshop
10:30 – 11:30am
The workshop is designed for adults and older kids who are keen to learn
or already dabbling in playing the ukulele and would benefit from a
supportive community.
Garden Toy Story art activity
11:00am – 12:00pm
All ages welcome! Kids are asked to bring a favorite toy that can be
placed in various parts of the garden to create a little scene. We can
combine toys too for more interesting setups, then make drawings of the
toys among the plants and We can also write stories
about the toy and its adventures in the garden. Each kid will get a
little drawing book. Markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels will be
provided.
Location
East Fourth Street Community Garden
171 E. 4th Street
between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
