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Science Barge
Groundwork Hudson Valley is excited to have just acquired The Science Barge, a prototype, sustainable urban farm and environmental education center designed by NY Sun Works. It is the only fully functioning demonstration of renewable energy supporting sustainable food production in New York City. The Science Barge grows tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce with zero net carbon emissions, zero chemical pesticides, and zero runoff. It is now docked in downtown Yonkers just North of the Yonkers Pier.
From May to October 2007, the Science Barge hosted over 3,000 schoolchildren from all five New York boroughs as well as surrounding counties as part of our environmental education program. In addition, over 6,000 adult visitors visited the facility along with press from around the world.
The Science Barge is now open for educational programming and public tours. If you are interested in signing up for a tour or educational program please contact devon@groundworkhv.org.
To view a calendar of events click here.
We are always looking for weekend volunteers! To sign-up for our mailing list and recieve information about volunteer opportunities and fun events please send an e-mail with your contact information to emily@groundworkhv.org.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with maintenence on the Barge, we are open Thursday evenings from 6pm-8pm and Sunday mornings from 10am-12 noon. Feel free to come by, help out, and get your hands dirty on the Barge!
If you would like to be trained to volunteer as a weekend docent, our training session will be held Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm. Please contact emily@groundworkhv.org if you are planning to come by!
