VINES:Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments

VINES:Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments VINES is an organization committed to developing community gardens, urban agriculture, and community green spaces.

We strive to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods by redeveolping urban sites into productive green spaces

Grow Binghamton: Weeks Five and SixThese weeks' themes were Environment and Reflection.The two farms the youth visited w...
08/22/2026

Grow Binghamton: Weeks Five and Six

These weeks' themes were Environment and Reflection.

The two farms the youth visited were North Windsor Berry and Bottomland Farm, and each farm had its own unique traits. North Windsor Berry Farm is one of the partner farms for the Farm Share CSA program, so our youth and say they contributed to 2 out of the 3 Farm Shares. Bottomland Farm is the only mainly livestock farm that we visited. Bottomland Farm had pigs, chickens, goats, no cows, and some amazing farm dogs.

A big thank you to Sue Griswold and Sarah DeFrank, our chefs for the final weeks of the programs. As the program came to an end, the youth engaged in workshops ranging from insect life cycles to solar power to Food systems.

Thank you to all the participants in the Grow Binghamton program. Growing with you all has been a great experience this summer with such an inquisitive and witty bunch of youth. Our youth act as our main labor source over the summer, and I hope they continue making differences in their community as much as they have in ours.

We're hiring!VINES is currently looking for an Education and Community Garden Coordinator.✅ Applications are due Septemb...
08/21/2026

We're hiring!

VINES is currently looking for an Education and Community Garden Coordinator.

✅ Applications are due September 9, 2026.

✅ Full position details and application instructions can be found here:
vinesgardens.org/about-2/employment/

The Education and Community Garden Coordinator will oversee all aspects of the Green Thumb educational workshop series and provide support to other aspects of the Community Gardens program (CG), including oversight of 4-5 community gardens, new CG development, and outreach. This role combines administrative duties, outreach and marketing, and hands-on support for builds, workshops and events. The Coordinator reports directly to the Community Gardens Program Manager and works closely with CG site coordinators, workshop presenters, and other program staff.

🍅 Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful internship involved in food systems?✅ View full position and appl...
08/20/2026

🍅 Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful internship involved in food systems?

✅ View full position and application details here:
vinesgardens.org/about-2/employment/

📧Applications are requested by August 31st.

VINES’ internships are UNPAID, however there is potential for compensation through several Binghamton University scholarship programs. If you are interested in applying for one of these scholarships, VINES will support you in that process.

An upcoming construction project in the city of Binghamton is likely to effect traffic in the VINES office neighborhood....
08/19/2026

An upcoming construction project in the city of Binghamton is likely to effect traffic in the VINES office neighborhood.

A portion of State Street North in the City of Binghamton will close beginning Wednesday, August 19, at 9 a.m. as part of the first phase of the Binghamton 363 Gateway Project.

✅ Click link and then Project Updates section for details: dot.ny.gov/363gateway

🍑 Shish*to Pepper, Peach & Bean Salad 🫘Sweet peaches and fresh tomatoes pair with blistered shish*to peppers and black b...
08/19/2026

🍑 Shish*to Pepper, Peach & Bean Salad 🫘

Sweet peaches and fresh tomatoes pair with blistered shish*to peppers and black beans in this simple summer salad. Lime juice adds a bright finish, making it an easy way to enjoy several seasonal ingredients together.

It’s a great way to enjoy some of the seasonal produce in a VINES Farm Share. Swipe through for the ingredients and instructions! 👉

🥕 Have veggies on hand and not sure what to make? Visit our Recipes page and search by ingredient for ideas: vinesgardens.org/recipes

🌱 Learn more about VINES Farm Share and how to get fresh, locally grown produce throughout the season at vinesgardens.org/farmshare

08/18/2026

Thank you BIG ZUES Barbecue for coming out to support at the Summer Block Party!

🌾Volunteer hours on the farm are open. These will be hosted Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Come learn abou...
08/18/2026

🌾Volunteer hours on the farm are open. These will be hosted Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Come learn about growing food and help harvest and pack produce for the community!

✅To attend volunteer hours, fill out the "Binghamton Urban Farm Volunteer Registration", found at: vinesgardens.org/support-vines/volunteer/ or contact us at [email protected], (607) 484-7629‬.

📍Location: Binghamton Urban Farm (16 Tudor St. Binghamton)

The Healthy Neighborhoods Program of the Broome County Health Department uses a comprehensive "healthy homes" approach ...
08/18/2026

The Healthy Neighborhoods Program of the Broome County Health Department uses a comprehensive "healthy homes" approach to reduce housing-related illnesses and injuries in targeted neighborhoods. Through this program they address health and safety concerns related to Asthma, Indoor Air Quality, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, and Injury Prevention.

Our friends at The United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton have recently taken over the overnight shelter in their buil...
08/16/2026

Our friends at The United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton have recently taken over the overnight shelter in their building and are in dire need of volunteers to help serve meals. You can learn more at: https://upcbgm.org/overnight/




🌼Community Garden highlight!The Gregory Lane community garden compost bins have recently been rebuilt and we are now acc...
08/14/2026

🌼Community Garden highlight!

The Gregory Lane community garden compost bins have recently been rebuilt and we are now accepting applications for members to compost there.

We at VINES are incredibly excited to see community members using the new community compost bins at our pilot sites. As a reminder, all participants must sign up before adding material to the bins, including community garden members. That includes adding waste from community garden beds. We ask that you fill out our application here:
✅ vinesgardens.org/programs/communitygardens/compost/community-composter-application/

Site Coordinators Elaine McMullin and Ed Isenberg recently completed a beautification project at Mercereau community garden. And this Friday a team of volunteers from BAE will be assisting with the building of new compost bins at the Mercereau. Once the new bins are complete, Mercereau Park Community Garden will be added to our list of community compost pilot sites!

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157 Susquehanna Street
Binghamton, NY
13901

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+16072058108

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