@sophia_roe

NYC, the most populous and densely populated city in the United States, and coincidentally a place where anything is possible. When @on_running asked me to create an event that truly encompassed the power of NYC, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. — — If there’s one thing NYC does well, it’s community resiliency. Together, with the help of @on_running, an incredible group of people and I came together to help clean up our community. It was hot, labor intensive, but mostly thrilling to see how many people chose to come out in the name of giving our city some much needed TLC. — — But trust me, we didn’t stop there. With the help of the phenomenal mission based/community gardener, @bkgreengardner we were able to show everyone what was possible when you harness the power of nature within collective assembly, organization, and activation. Yes, it is possible to grow your own food in the middle of NYC. Yes, it is possible to feed an entire community block with less than an acre. Yes, it is possible to be part of something bigger than yourself. — — I was overwhelmed with tears and emotions as this day came to an end. I’m so grateful @on_running trusted me with this experience, and overwhelmed with joy that they can see NYC as more than just a sprawling metropolitan, and instead see it’s incredible potential for nature, conservation, and community. #onrunning #DreamOn #ad