A Tree Is Born In Brooklyn
HELP TO SAVE
OUR CENTER
With a $25 or $50 donation you can help us save this historical community treasure and grow our community programs
Our Mission
The Center’s goal is to be urban America’s leader in creating community awareness of ecological, horticultural and environmental concerns and to introduce inner city children to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) that foster urban beautification, earth stewardship, and community sustainability.
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Epicenter for learning and environmental development
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Horticultural and gardening classes and more
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Bringing the children of Brooklyn together with love
Bed-Stuy: A Thriving Community
Our Programs
- Gardening & Horticultural Classes
- Flower & Art Shows
- Community Activism
- Community Baby Showers
- STEM Classes
With a $25 or $50 donation you can help us grow our community programs
GoFundMe Campaign
$251,598 of our $350,000 target has been raised.
We need to raise $350,000 to pay for urgently required repairs to the front façade of all three of the brownstone buildings. The deteriorating state of the center’s façade poses a risk to public safety. Without securing the funding soon, MTEC could risk losing the buildings. In a historically Black community facing upheaval from gentrification, cost of living increases, and other threats, MTEC represents a Black -founded, -owned, and -led institution whose mission is rooted in social justice, self-determination, and land ownership by and for the Bed-Stuy community.
Our Dedication
We are dedicated to following Mrs. Carthan’s dreams of uplifting our community by creating programs that help the children and people of Bedford Stuyvesant .
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Programs created to help the the community and neighborhood
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People have participated in our programs, courses and events
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Founded in 1972 Magnolia Tree Earth Center has strived to make a difference
Unity
Opportunity
& Hope
Our Community
We are grateful for the continual support of our community as we strive to grow and strengthen our ties to its members.
“Definitely a staple in the community. I recommend this space. It’s beautiful. A group of us planned a game night and a Kwanzaa event here.“
Christine Jackson-Mark
“This is one of the few places in Brooklyn that welcomes you with open arms. It’s a very loving strong community environment.”
Shihan Darrell McKinney
“Magnolia Tree Earth Center is a community center right in the middle of bed Stuyvesant … just celebrated 80 women that just came to this country. ”
Shihan Darrell McKinney
Courtesy of Illustrator Alice Coppini
Courtesy of Illustrator Alice Coppini