The Science Barge: now in Yonkers, New York

The ownership of the Science Barge program has been assumed by Groundwork Hudson Valley (GHV), located in Yonkers, NY. For information about public tours, opening times and education programming, please follow this link to the Groundwork Hudson Valley website

New York Sun Works & BrightFarm Systems

New York Sun Works continues to pursue its mission of advancing urban sustainability through research, demonstration, and educational programming. Through our commercial partner company, BrightFarm Systems, we also provide a comprehensive range of technical and design services for clients wishing to develop high performance, environmentally sustainable urban farms. Visit the BrightFarm Systems website for more information www.brightfarmsystems.com.

The Science Barge 

The Science Barge is a prototype, sustainable urban farm and environmental education center. 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.

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.

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Know more about the Science Barge
The Science Barge education program
How to visit the Science Barge
Press coverage of the Science Barge

Further Reading: (download)
Science Barge Brochure
Technical Specification
Frequently Asked Questions
Resource List