$6 Million for Rooftop Garden & Elevator at Coney Island School
Earlier this year, PS 90 was selected as a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, the only NYC school, and one of only four schools in New York State and 27 nationwide to receive this honor.
Shorefront News
July 20, 2021
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PS 90 is only one of four schools in New York City that practices vegetarianism as part of their commitment to community wellness, healthy living, and sustainability practices while decreasing their carbon footprint. They were able to begin the first steps of their diverse environmental sustainability program by setting up a small temporary garden in front of the school. Students learn about ecosystems, adaptations, and how to plant vegetables. Parent volunteers come weekly to help monitor and care for the garden and after they harvest the produce, it is donated to families and school staff. The brand new rooftop garden and classroom space will allow all of the students to participate in growing healthy, nutritious food year-round with a curriculum focused on establishing sustainable minds, bodies, and environs and integrating farm-to-table practices.
“The ability to access fresh, healthy food options shouldn’t be limited by one’s zip code. This state-of-the-art rooftop garden will provide students an opportunity to learn how food is grown, the values of environmental stewardship, and farm-to-table techniques. The produce yielded by the rooftop garden will provide the school community and residents access to fresh, healthy food. The students will also learn about civic responsibility and gain a deeper understanding of the environment, preparing them for a future in protecting our planet from the detrimental effects of climate change. I also want to congratulate PS 90 on their national recognition as a Green Ribbon School and I look forward to visiting the brand new rooftop garden once completed,” said Council Education Chair Mark Treyger (Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, Sea Gate).
