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Funding Partner Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Joins NY Sun Works in Celebrating the Opening of Three Hydroponic Classrooms in NYC Schools

NY Sun Works was thrilled to celebrate the official opening of three beautiful hydroponic classrooms last week at the Brooklyn Urban Garden School (BUGS) middle school, PS 333 Longwood Academy of Discovery (serving K-5th grade students in the South Bronx), and the South Bronx Early College Academy (SBECA) middle school. ...

Hands-on hydroponic farming taught in NYC high schools – Fox 5 New York

Fox 5 NY News recently visited Q721 John F. Kennedy Jr. School in Queens to see our program in action. The story, which aired on the 5 o’clock news, showcased how high school students with special needs are learning science and sustainability through our hydroponic farming program. Speaking with reporter Dana ...

NY Sun Works on NY1: Non-Profit Holds Family Day Event at Pop-Up @ Astor Place

Spectrum News NY1: NY Sun Works Hosts Family Day at Pop-up Hydroponic Farm Spectrum Noticias NY1: Organización sin fines de lucro celebra dia de la familia en su granja hidropónica

Food Ed Coalition Spotlight: An interview with Megan Nordgrén

An interview with Megan Nordgrén, our Director of Program Development, was recently featured in the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education and Policy Food Ed Coalition Spotlight: What are your interests and passions? How did they lead you to work at NY Sun Works?I’ve always been ...

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Thank you for your donation!

  Thank you so much for your generous donation. We're excited and honored that you've chosen to support us with a gift. NY Sun Works provides cutting-edge K-12th grade science and sustainability education through the lens of urban farming. From our first greenhouse classroom in 2010 to partnerships with nearly 200 schools ...

Wrapping Up Home Hydroponic Kit Fundraiser – Thank You for Your Support

As we wrap up our Fall Home Hydroponic Kit campaign, we’re happy to share that we’ve delivered over 4,000 kits to public schools so far, with deliveries continuing through the fall.  And, thanks to the generosity of our NY Sun Works community, we were able to provide more than 3,100 ...

University-Level Partnership with NMU

In a first, NY Sun Works has teamed up with Northern Michigan University (NMU) to help them launch a new multidisciplinary indoor agriculture associate degree this fall.  NY Sun Works designed a hydroponic science lab for the program and team members traveled to Michigan to install the equipment and provide ...

Stay-In-stitute

This summer the Wild Center's Youth Climate Program teamed up with Climate Generation and NOAA's Climate Office to put on a virtual conference for educators called, the Stay-In-stitute for Climate Change Education. Educators from across the US attend this conference to learn new skills, access resources, and gain confidence to ...

Jake Bronstein: Communications and Social Media Coordinator

Jake Bronstein, a content-driven climate advocate, leverages his experience in non-profits and B-Corps to ensure NY Sun Works’ digital media aligns with our mission. Managing our social channels, newsletters, and website, Jake creates engaging content, supports events, press materials, and contributes his design experience. Outside work, he explores Norse mythology, ...