Gardening with Kids in NYC: Cultivate at Green Thumb in Local Parks and Gardens

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Don’t miss [Aanika’s Elephants]( a tale of compassion and conservation from a team of Sesame Street artists. The show is at New Victory Theater from March 29 – April 7 and is for ages 6 & up. [Gardening with Kids in NYC: Cultivate at Green Thumb in Local Parks and Gardens]( [The Queens Botanical Garden brings together youngsters from around New York City to enjoy seasonal, hands-on learning, and gardening experiences. Photo by Oliver Lopez] In the urban jungle that is NYC, it can feel like nature is hard to come by. But in reality, parks, green spaces, and community gardens brighten up the city in every borough. Families interested in gardening with kids in NYC are spoiled for choice if they know where to look! You can start small, by [growing your own indoor herb or vegetable garden]( or turning your small backyard space into [a haven for butterflies and pollinators](. Or, you can check out one of these excellent programs for gardening with kids in NYC. You might be surprised at just how many options there are. Find more ways to create a greener future in our [Earth Kids Guide for Families](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Super Easy April Fools Day Pranks To Play on Your Kids]( [Ewwwww! There's an worm in my apple. Photo by Ally Noel] The best part of playing April Fools Day pranks on your kids is that satisfying feeling of pulling a fast one on your own flesh and blood! But elaborate prep work really saps the fun out of any good April Fools Day joke. We've found that the very best pranks are also the simplest. Here, we run down easy ways to show kids that we still have the upper hand—at least when it comes to April Fools Day! For more fun [April Fools Day pranks with food]( we've got funny ideas from peachy eggs to hot dog fingers, and for more April Fools Day laughs, we've got [the funniest April Fools Day memes](. Work more giggles into family life every day with our [favorite kid-friendly jokes]( which will keep spirits up during dinner, car rides, and more, all year long. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [View The Guide >]( 🌈 BEST OF MARCH 🌈 [Best Things To Do in NYC This March]( With St. Patrick's Day and Easter, March is filled with fun family events. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF MARCH 🌈 [Easter Activities & Crafts for]( Explore our guide for Easter crafts, egg dyeing tips, and more! [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF MARCH 🌈 [Best Indoor Playgrounds in]( Discover the top indoor playgrounds where kids can wear themselves out. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF MARCH 🌈 [Best Free (and Affordable) Summer Camps in N]( You don’t have to spend a lot of money for kids to have an awesome summer! [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF MARCH 🌈 [67 Easy Science Experiments for Kids]( These cool experiments are super easy and a lot of fun for kids of all ages. [Read More >]( 🌈 BEST OF MARCH 🌈 [Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Family Vacations]( We've rounded up some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts that cater to kids. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2024 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](