From community education to corporate events, Glam Gardener's got you covered. Outdoor education, nature-based curriculum, wildcrafting workshops, and botanical bars. Available in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond.

We design educational, hands-on, and unforgettable experiences around foraging, gardening, ecosystems, sustainability, wildcrafting, art-making with natural materials and beyond.

Services by Glam Gardener are led by its owner, Aly. A Wild food forager, Nature-skills guide, Wildcrafter, and Sustainability trained educator.

  • Nature-based Education

    We design and host educational events for schools, government organizations, corporate clients, nonprofit groups, and private parties. Learn more below.

  • Botanical Bar

    We harvest & wildcraft regional edible plants, then infuse them into fresh herbaceous beverages for your enjoyment at events. Glam Gardener's Botanical Bar can be contracted for public or private events.

    Botanical Bar 

  • Public Speaking & Media Inquiries

    Aly Stoffo, Owner of Glam Gardener NYC, is a forager, outdoor educator, and public speaker. Looking for speakers at your public event or to collaborate on media content?

    Media Inquiries & Press Kit 

GLAM GARDENER EDUCATION

Glam Gardener designs educational workshops and curriculum around nature-based topics. Gardening, foraging, wildcrafting, and more.

Curriculum Design & Program Development: We've designed curricula for NYC Department of Education programs, charter schools, summer camps, and nonprofit organizations.

Foraging Tour through a local green space and learn to identify local edible plants: Glam Gardener will use all 5 senses to immerse your group through a wild green space on a guided hike. This is a great option for groups looking for a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience.

Wildcrafting workshops with natural materials: Learn about the art of crafting while we explore history, ecosystems, and science. Get a sensory crafting experience whether we’re indoors or outside. Learn the art of crafting burning bundles, wildflower crowns, herbal salves, or healing remedies with the region's forgotten wild plant remedies.

Wild foods cooking demonstration, planting workshops, nature camps, garden excursions and more: We'd love to work with you to design something unique for your private party or organization.

We're proud to have partnered with the following organizations on nature-based education:

  • New York City Department of Transportation's Summer Streets
  • Alice Austen House Museum Wildcrafting Workshops
  • Staten Island Children's Museum
  • Hester Street Fair Earth Day Workshop
  • Lunar Faire Foraging Tours
  • NYCID Contractor for Summer Rising by the NYC Department of Education
  • Lavelle Prep Elementary School
  • Makerspace NYC
  • NYC Parks Department Greenthumb Grows Hill Street Community Garden & more

GLAM GARDENER'S BOTANICAL BAR

We harvest & wildcraft regional edible plants, then infuse them into herbaceous beverages for your enjoyment at events. Glam Gardener's Botanical Bar brings an eco-friendly, hyper-local, botanically-infused bar to your public or private event.

Regional Wild Plant-infused Seasonal Cocktails & Mocktails: We harvest wild edible, medicinal, and herbaceous plants in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania region, then we craft them into fresh beverages for guests to enjoy at events.

Glam Gardener hosts our Botanical Bar at select public events, but is now available for contract at private events.

We're proud to have hosted our Botanical Bar at our partnering public events:

  • Flower Power Flea Market
  • Vegandale NYC
  • NYC Soul Food Festival & more

Click the link below to learn more about our Botanical Bar & inquire about booking Glam Gardener's Botanical Bar for your next public festival or private event.

Learn More: Botanical Bar

PUBLIC SPEAKING, PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES

Aly Stoffo, Owner of Glam Gardener NYC, is a forager, outdoor educator and public speaker.

If you're looking for speakers for a nature-centric gala, school speaking engagement, or public event, consider reaching out!

If you're interested in booking Aly for a media inquiry, whether it be a collaborative article, social media, press or partnership, you can reach out using the form below to get started.

We're proud to have partnered with the following organizations for public speaking engagements and media:

  • New York Times: How An Urban Forager Spends Her Sundays (Article) & more
  • Vice Munchies & Bulleit's Tender Forgery (Ad Feature)
  • Yahoo's In the Know Extreme Minimalists (Feature)
  • A Chance in Life (Public Speaker)
  • Orchestra of St. Luke's Earth Works: Music for Our Planet (Host)

Click the link below to check out Glam Gardener In the News & Glam Gardener's Press Kit.

News & Press Kit

Ready to work with Glam Gardener? Get in touch and let's make magic happen ♡

Glam Gardener's Community Partners:

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  • Jewish Community Center of Staten Island

    Foraging Camp 2021

  • Staten Island Museum

  • Be Yoga Staten Island

  • NYC Parks Department Greenthumb Grows Hill Street Community Garden

  • Cool Culture

  • Forest Avenue Come-Unity Fridge

  • Alice Austen House Museum

  • Van Duzer Street Civic Association

  • Farm to People

  • Orchestra of St. Luke's

  • NYC Department of Education's Summer Rising

  • NYCID

  • Lavelle Prep Elementary

  • Makerspace NYC

    Deadly floral bouquet crafting 2021, Eco-camp 2023 & 2024

  • A Chance In Life

  • Eden II

  • SPARK PA

  • Hendrick I. Lott House Museum

  • Lunar Faire
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Who is the Glam Gardener?

Glam Gardener NYC is run by Aly, an environmental educator, foraging enthusiast, artisan, and speaker whose mission is to get others psyched about the natural world.

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Alexandra Shoneyin
January 9, 2025
The elderberry syrup is A1! I was take a tablespoon when I feel like I’m coming down with something and it quickly boosts up my immune system. I’ve put my family onto this product and they love it too. Thank you Aly for the care and intention you put into make these products. 🦋
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Triana Anderson
December 29, 2024
My husband is a drunk driver so can't smoke any more. This was a great alternative for him. We tried it together and loved it!
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Sean Grip
December 15, 2024
Incredible products that are organic and locally sourced from the tri-state region. The hyacinth salve is an incredible all natural cologne replacement. Their tinctures taste delicious and are great for addressing various health ailments that really work!
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Friends of the Lott House
November 12, 2024
We worked with Aly for a four-month workshop series at the Hendrick I. Lott House that focused on foraging plants that grow in our part of Brooklyn. Each workshop featured dedicated time to foraging and identifying plants that were used for a wildcrafting activity. Our workshops were for all ages, and Aly did a great job ensuring everyone was engaged and participating (even the little ones as young as 4!). We truly had a wonderful Glam Gardener experience -- Aly is professional and passionate about what she does and brings such positivity to everything she does. We can't recommend her enough for workshops and classes!
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Dan Truman
September 28, 2024
The fire cider got me through cold season.
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Amanda Colon
September 18, 2024
Very fun experience. Would recommend to others looking for teas.
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Erin Walsh
September 9, 2024
If you have the chance to meet her or attend one of her foraging events, Aly will be one of the most authentic and genuine human beings you will meet throughout your life. She manages to remember not only all that is necessary to both forage and teach foraging (incredibly well and engagingly!) but also somehow remembers all the people she meets wherever her business brings her - if you attend even just 1 of her events, she treats you like a familiar friend when you pop up to another. Her joints, teas, balms, tinctures, workshops, events, etc are all 10000% worth checking out and purchasing...repeatedly!
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Jessie Kraft
September 3, 2024
The owners are wonderful! I’ve seen them at both the Renfaire and the lunar faire and they are always so kind. Their teas are delicious!
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Isabella Olaguera
September 2, 2024
LOVE my new sticker collection!
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Gina Morrison
September 2, 2024
In awe by this incredible woman and her team! Every product I’ve purchased has been perfect for healing and perfectly crafted. The knowledge and healing you are spreading is really truly a blessing! Thank you for existing and for caring about the Earth and its magical powers! 💕✨🍃🧚
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