Brooklyn Queens Land Trust

Dunton Block & Civic Association Garden

Our Mission

To provide community residents with the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge of horticulture, conservation, botany nutrition and civic involvement. We also strive to serve as an educational vessel.

About Dunton Block & Civic Association & Community Garden

The Dunton Block & Civic Association Inc.,
began as vehicle for neighbors to help control crime in the area during the late 70s early 80s. It has since grown into a community enrichment tool. From our initial Block Watchers program to winning the 2004 New Yorkers of New Award, the organization
manages to find new ways to meet the needs of an ever changing
community.

Dunton manages and cares for three protected open spaces, the Dunton, 181 Block, & Back to Eden Community Gardens. These gardens are open to the public and play host to most of our programs. In addition, two-thirds of all fruits and vegetables grown are given needy to families within the community.

Our programs focus on youth, community
involvement, neighborhood beautification, conservation and senior citizens. Our activities are designed to meet the needs and interests of each family member, from child to grandparent. The ages of participants range from 5 to 80 years old.

Programs/Projects:
Summer Night Jazz Concert Series
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Grow Together Summer Youth & Teen Garden Programs
Paint & Create with Nature
Community Gardening
Garden Mosaics
Community Workshop Series
Canning
Going Green @ Home
Starting a Business
Credit Repair
Natural Soap Making
Composting
Cooking Classes
Senior Tai Chi Classes
Annual Health Fair
Back to School Bash
Public Education Forum Series
Annual Family Outings

Dunton’s Partners
Antioch Baptist Church
Trust for Public Land
Brooklyn Queens Land Trust
Green Thumb
Queens Botanical Gardens

Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are held the third Monday of each month, at 8:00 pm, located at the Antioch Baptist Church, 107-14 Pinegrove Street, Jamaica NY. New members are always welcomed.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

For info see BQLT's calendar

We're having our meeting to plan for 2009 youth programming and other events this Sunday, March 8, 2009. Check back soon.

Email us
duntoncivic@gmail.com