Sweet on Summer raises money for City Growers’ unique programming that uses nontraditional urban spaces to teach young people about food, health, and the natural world. With a focus on pollination and the thriving urban ecosystem, we create programs built around equity, justice and creating the next generation of environmental leaders.The evening will include:Farm tour & activities.A farm fresh dinner cooked by Chef Cara, winner of the TV show Chopped!Wine, beer, a signature mocktail, and signature cocktail!Auction of an array of items from cookware to speakers!
Detailed FAQs regarding the exciting auction items, COVID guidelines, venue accessibility and the like can be found on our event webpage, here: Sweet on Summer 2022Please note: all guests will be required to show proof of vaccination.
ABOUT CITY GROWERS:
City Growers is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization based in New York City. Rooted in experiential learning theory, our programs use urban agriculture to close fundamental gaps in the experiences of city kids: exploration of the natural world and understanding of where our food comes from.
From field trips to after school, City Growers’ programs engage thousands of kids in farm-based learning each year through our hands-on farm workshops at Brooklyn Grange rooftop farms, summer camps, school garden residencies, after school programs, summer internships, and ecology workshops. Our annual City Growers Education Conference brings garden- and farm-based educators together to share best practices in the field. City Growers is committed to providing and expanding access to experiential environmental and food education to kids in New York City and beyond.
ABOUT CHEF CARA:
Cara has worked as a chef from coast to coast in the United States from NYC to SF and dabbled abroad cooking in kitchens throughout Italy. Cara and her husband, a fellow chef, are constantly searching for new flavors and adventures when traveling the world. Returning to their Bronx home gives them a place to cook up all the deliciousness they find in their travels. Always up for a challenge, chef Cara competed and won Chopped in 2019. This competition has only strengthened her love for the unknown and the desire to be creative within any constraints. She is so excited to be a part of this dinner for City Growers and all they stand for.
