NYU WALLERSTEIN COLLABORATIVE
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
RESOURCE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I. Introduction
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Section II. Environmental Programs in Non-School Settings
Alley Pond Environmental Center
American Museum of Natural History
Atlantis Marine World
Audubon New York
BioBus
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Brooklyn Museum of Art
Center for Architecture Foundation
Central Park Conservancy
Children’s Museum of the Arts
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
City of New York Urban Park Rangers
City Parks Foundation
GrowNYC
Eagle Street Rooftop Farms
Friends of Van Cortlandt Park
High Rock Park Environmental Education Center
Horticultural Society of New York
Hudson River Park Trust
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Lefferts Homestead Historic House Museum
Liberty Science Center
Long Island Children’s Museum
Lower East Side Ecology Center
Meadowlands Environment Center
New York Botanical Garden
New York City Audubon
New York City Soil and Water Conservation District
NYSci
NY Sunworks
New York Restoration Project
Prospect Park Audubon Center
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens County Farm Museum
Riverside Park Fund
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
South Street Seaport Museum
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Staten Island Zoo
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
Stuyvesant Cove – Solar 1
The Newark Museum
The River Project
Wave Hill
Westchester County Parks Department
Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo
Wildlife Conservation Society: Central Park Zoo
Wildlife Conservation Society: New York Aquarium
Wildlife Conservation Society: Prospect Park Zoo
Wildlife Conservation Society: Queens Zoo
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Section III. Environmental Programs in School Settings
Boys and Girls Harbor Science and Arts Charter School
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment
City-As-School
Edward B. Shallow Intermediate High School
High School for Environmental Studies
John Bowne High School
New York Harbor School
Public School 3
Trevor Day School
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Section I.
INTRODUCTION
The Guide to New York City’s Environmental Resources was developed by New York University’s
Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education. It serves as a valuable resource for
students, faculty, classroom teachers, and the urban community.
The Guide is designed to:
Introduce pre-service students to the variety of non-formal institutions and environmental resources
available to them as future classroom teachers in New York City.
Provide faculty with additional resources for observations, pre-student teaching, student teaching, and
field-based learning in non-formal settings.
Provide graduate students with resources for internships, volunteer work, and careers in
environmental education.
Since its inception in 2000, the Wallerstein Collaborative has placed over 1,500 undergraduate and
graduate pre-service students in non-formal settings including parks, botanic gardens, zoos, and
aquariums in the New York metropolitan area. Students conduct field observations, learn about resources
in non-formal settings, and learn about local environmental issues through exposure to these
organizations.
More recently, we have expanded the Guide to include schools and after-school programs that incorporate
environmental themes in their curricula and programming. Additional sites will be incorporated as
information about schools and programs become available.
This online publication, housed on our website, provides students with a wealth of information about the
variety of organizations and institutions in the metropolitan area that have become part the Wallerstein
Collaborative. We welcome the opportunity to share this resource with other colleges and universities and
members of our community. The Guide is updated each semester to include new information on
programs.
Dr. Mary Leou, Director
NYU Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education
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Section II.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN NON-SCHOOL SETTINGS
Alley Pond Environmental Center
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Non-profit organization
http://www.alleypond.com/
228-06 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362
(718) 229-4000
The Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC), a nonprofit environmental
education organization, is dedicated to educating children and adults in the New
York metropolitan area, protecting and preserving the open spaces and water
bodies of Alley Pond Park, and advocating for sustainable environmental policies
and practices.
American Museum of Natural History
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Non-profit organization
http://www.amnh.org/
Central Park West and 79th St, New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-5100
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent
scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has
advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information
about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging
program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is
renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide
to the entire planet and presents a panorama of the world's cultures. AMNH hosts
the New York City YouthCan conference, a youth run organization that uses
technology to inspire, connect and educate people worldwide about environmental
issues.
Atlantis Marine World
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Non-profit organization
http://www.atlantismarineworld.com/
431 E. Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 208-9200
Located in Riverhead, along the Peconic River, Atlantis Marine World is Long
Island’s full-scale Aquarium. Themed around the “Lost City of Atlantis,” Atlantis
Marine World blends science and nature with myth to create an informative and
entertaining environment for visitors of all ages. They offer a rich variety of
experiences, from marine life exhibits to Aquatic Adventures and educational
programs. Atlantis Marine World is also home to the Riverhead Foundation for
Marine Research and Preservation, New York State’s only authorized marine
mammal and sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center.
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Audubon New York
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Non-profit organization
http://ny.audubon.org/
225 Varick Street, 7th Flr. NY 10014 (New York City office)
(212) 979-3000
Audubon New York was established in 1996, to support National Audubon
Society activities in New York State. Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore
natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the
benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. The cornerstone of all
Audubon New York’s conservation efforts is science. Bird surveying, species
assessment, grassland bird research, forest biodiversity research, and public
outreach and education programs are the key elements driving their conservation
priorities within New York State.
BioBus
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Non-profit organization
http://biobus.org/
Columbia University Station, P.O. Box 250288, New York, 10025-0288
(917) 569-8926
The Cell Motion BioBus was founded in August, 2007 by Ben Dubin-Thaler. It
brings hands-on science education to communities that rarely have such
opportunities. The BioBus reaches over 10,000 students a year, visiting public
schools across New York City and the country. Informal educational programs on
the BioBus reach an additional 10,000 people a year at summer camps, parks,
museums, community gardens, urban farms, and after-school programs. Students
explore the immediate, microscopic world around them in an inquiry-based,
hands-on setting aided by state-of-the-art science equipment. The BioBus is
carbon neutral; its daily energy needs are provided by solar panels, a wind turbine,
and an engine that runs on waste vegetable oil.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Non-profit organization
http://www.bbg.org/
900 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 623-7200
Brooklyn Botanic Garden serves all the people in its community and throughout the
world by displaying plants and practicing the high art of horticulture to provide a
beautiful and hospitable setting for the delight and inspiration of the public. BBG
engages in research in plant sciences, and disseminates the results to science
professionals and the general public. They teach children and adults about plants at
a popular level, to help people of diverse urban neighborhoods to enhance the
quality of their surroundings and their daily lives through the cultivation and
enjoyment of plants. They arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural
environment, both local and global, and provide information about ways to
conserve and protect it.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy
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Non-profit organization
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/
334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 802-0603
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a new public park along the East River with waterfront
access and spectacular views of the New York Harbor and downtown Manhattan.
The 85-acre park will span 1 ½ miles from DUMBO to the end of Atlantic Ave.
The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s education programs incorporate inquiry
based, and experiential, learning initiatives into lessons which align with both New
York State and New York City education standards. They also provide teachers
with support and materials that will enrich the experiences of their students.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
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Non-profit organization
http://www.brooklynkids.org/
145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 735-4440
A pioneer in education, the Brooklyn Children’s Museum was the first museum
created expressly for children when it was founded in 1899. Its success sparked
the creation of similar institutions around the globe, and today the Museum
continues as a world-class institution with community roots. With a recent
expansion, all-new exhibits, all-new programs, and LEED certification the
Museum is now both the world’s oldest and newest children’s museum. Many of
the museum’s exhibits draw our attention to the surrounding natural environment.
Brooklyn Museum of Art
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http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11238
(718) 638-5000
The Brooklyn Museum, housed in a 560,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts building, is
one of the oldest and largest art museums in the country. It’s world-renowned
permanent collections range from ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary
art, and represent a wide range of cultures. The Museum is part of a complex of
nineteenth-century parks and gardens that includes Prospect Park, the Brooklyn
Botanic Garden, and the Prospect Park Zoo.
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Center for Architecture Foundation
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Non-profit organization
http://www.cfafoundation.org/index.php
536 LaGuardia Place, NY 10012
(212) 683-0023
The Center for Architecture Foundation is an award-winning architecture and design
education organization dedicated to promoting a broader appreciation of the built
environment. Their main educational initiatives, Learning by Design:NY and
Programs@theCenter, foster observation skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and
creativity.
Central Park Conservancy
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Non-profit organization
http://www.centralparknyc.org/
14 E. 60th Street, New York, NY 10029
(212) 310-6600
The Central Park Conservancy was founded in 1980 by a group of dedicated civic
and philanthropic leaders. They were determined to end Central Park's dramatic
decline in the 1970’s and restore it to its former splendor as America's first and
foremost major urban public space, as envisioned by its original 19th-century
designers. The Conservancy's mission is to restore, manage and enhance Central Park,
in partnership with the public, for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
Conservancy public programs take advantage of the resources in Central Park, each
year providing education, recreation and volunteer programs that serve the whole
community.
Children’s Museum of the Arts
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Non-profit organization
http://www.cmany.org/
182 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-9198
Founded in 1988, the Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) is New York City’s only
hands-on art museum for children. Their mission is to create opportunities for
children, ages 1–12 years old, to reach their full potential in the visual and performing
arts. Every day children work with paint, glue, paper and recycled materials to sculpt,
paint, build and imagine. They can also play in the ball pond and art house, enjoy
independent projects and activities, explore exhibitions and meet other New York
families.
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Children’s Museum of Manhattan
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Non-profit organization
http://www.cmom.org/
212 West 83rd St. New York, NY 10024
(212) 721-1234
Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) inspires children and families to learn
about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of
interactive exhibitions and programs. Since opening in a neighborhood storefront in
1973, CMOM has grown into a unique 38,000 square-foot learning facility with
outreach programs at nearly 50 sites throughout New York City.
City of New York Urban Park Rangers
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http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_divisions/urban_park_rang
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830 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10021
(212) NEW-YORK (639-9675)
The Urban Park Rangers help locals and visitors discover New York City
Outdoors. New York City parks provide nature centers to explore, waterways to
fish and canoe, trails to hike, rocks to climb, wildlife to watch and natural
resources to study. Parks also provide the vital habitats in which our native plants
and animals live. In parks, you will find the Urban Park Rangers at Ranger
Stations and Nature Centers. The Urban Park Rangers’ mission is to link New
Yorkers to the natural world. Rangers teach people to care for the environment and
the parks, protect the parks and their wild residents, and restore New York City’s
natural heritage.
City Parks Foundation
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Non-profit organization
http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/
830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
(212) 360-1399
City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization to
offer park programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. They work
in over 750 parks citywide, presenting a broad range of free arts, sports, and
environmental education programs, and empowering citizens to support their parks
on a local level. Their programs and community building initiatives reach more
than 600,000 people each year, contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods
throughout New York City.
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GrowNYC
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Non-profit organization
http://www.grownyc.org/
51 Chambers St, Room 228, New York, NY 10007
(212) 788-7900
GrowNYC is a hands-on non-profit which improves New York City’s quality of life
through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and
empowers New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.
For 40 years, GrowNYC has been rolling up its sleeves alongside NYC residents to:
• Provide access to healthy, fresh, local food for all New Yorkers
• Grow and maintain vibrant green spaces and community gardens.
• Help New Yorkers recycle more and reduce waste.
• Create the next generation of environmental leaders through hands-on education
programs.
Eagle Street Rooftop Farms
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Non-profit organization
http://rooftopfarms.org/
44 Eagle St. (between West St & Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY 11222
[email protected]
On the shoreline of the East River and with a sweeping view of the Manhattan
skyline, Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is a 6,000 square foot green roof organic vegetable
farm located atop a warehouse rooftop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. During New York City’s
growing season, the farmers at Eagle Street Rooftop Farm supply a community supported
agriculture (CSA) program, an onsite farm market, and bicycle fresh produce to area
restaurants. In partnership with food education organization Growing Chefs, the rooftop
farm hosts a range of farm-based educational and volunteer programs.
Friends of Van Cortlandt Park
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Non-profit organization
http://www.vancortlandt.org/
124 Gale Place, Apt. GrA, Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 601-1553
The Friends of Van Cortlandt Park (FVCP), working in partnership with the Parks
Department, is committed to supporting the conservation and improvement of Van Cortlandt
Park. FVCP provides essential services such as offering ongoing high-quality education and
stewardship programs, working to identify community needs and empowering residents by
giving them a means to improve park conditions. The Friends is actively pursuing its mission
through activities that achieve the following six specific goals:
• To provide high quality environmental education programs for underserved youth in
the Bronx, throughout New York City, and Yonkers
• To partner with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in understanding and
addressing Van Cortlandt Park’s critical needs.
• To serve as an additional resource to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in
identifying issues and challenges at the Park.
• To raise funds for the improvement and restoration of Van Cortlandt Park as a unique
and valued natural resource.
• To promote Park features, events, and programs to the communities surrounding the
park. To expand the constituency of those who care about the Park through the
cultivation of a broad-based Friends of Van Cortlandt Park membership.
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High Rock Park Environmental Education Center
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Non-profit organization
http://www.sigreenbelt.org/About/Highrock/highrock.htm
200 Nevada Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-2165
Often referred to as one of the most tranquil places in New York City, High Rock
Park is noted for its quiet ponds and deep woods. High Rock Park is one of nine
parks in Staten Island’s 2,500 acre Greenbelt and has been recognized as a Natural
Environmental Education Landmark. The center is a refuge for native plant and
animal life and teaches visitors about nature through exhibits, classes and
workshops on insects, wild animals, plants, geology, weather, forests, ponds and
wetlands. High Rock Park offers summer day camps, workshops, and school field
trips.
Horticultural Society of New York
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http://www.hsny.org/
148 West 37th St, New York, NY 10018
(212) 757-0915
The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) enhances New York City’s
environmental and cultural life by providing unique educational, vocational and
therapeutic outreach programs, library resources and exhibitions. Founded in 1900
and incorporated in 1902, The Horticultural Society has evolved into a
multidisciplinary cultural and social service resource for the people of New York. It
is at the forefront of New York City’s and the nation’s growing focus on
environmental concerns, green technology and urban agriculture.
Hudson River Park Trust
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http://www.hudsonriverpark.org/
Pier 40 at West Houston St, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10014
(212) 627-2020
Hudson River Park Trust is a partnership between New York State and City
charged with the design, construction and operation of the five-mile Hudson River
Park. Hudson River Park is the largest open space project to undergo construction
in Manhattan since the completion of Central Park. As a public benefit
corporation, Hudson River Park Trust is governed by a thirteen-member Board of
Directors.
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Hudson River Sloop Clearwater
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http://www.clearwater.org/
724 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 265-8080
In 1966, folk music legend and environmental activist Pete Seeger, in despair over
the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, announced plans to “build a boat to
save the river.” At the time, the Hudson was rank with raw sewage, toxic
chemicals and oil pollution; fish had disappeared over many miles of its length.
Seeger believed a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th
and 19th centuries would bring people to the river, where they could experience its
beauty and be moved to preserve it. Inspired by that vision, the 106-feet-long
sloop Clearwater was built and launched in 1969. The sloop was among the first
vessels in the U.S. to conduct science-based environmental education aboard a
sailing ship, virtually creating the template by which such programs are conducted
around the world today.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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http://www.intrepidmuseum.org
Pier 86, West 46th St and 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036
(212) 245-0072
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit educational institution, the
mission of which is to honor our nation’s heroes, educate the public, and inspire
the youth about the price of freedom. The Intrepid is a World War II-era aircraft
carrier which has had an extensive and distinguished career. The Intrepid offers
educational programs connecting students to science and the Hudson River.
Lefferts Homestead Historic House Museum
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http://www.prospectpark.org/dest/main.cfm?target=leff
Flatbush Ave and Ocean Ave and Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 789-2822
Lefferts Homestead Children’s Historic House Museum in Prospect Park is one of
the few surviving Dutch Colonial farmhouses in Brooklyn. Built by a prominent
18th-century Flatbush landowner, the house was donated to the City of New York
in 1918. Today, it is operated by the Prospect Park Alliance as possibly the only
children’s historic house museum in the country. Education programs at the
Historic House Trust site are designed to reinforce in-school instruction. Each
historic house offers a unique learning experience that can be connected to a
particular theme or unit of instruction such as families, communities and local,
state and national history.
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Liberty Science Center
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http://www.lsc.org
251 Phillip St, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 451-0006
Liberty Science Center features hundreds of hands-on exhibits to promote informal
science and technology education through interactive exploration. Children can
experience three themed floors: The Invention Floor showcases structures, energy and
light, images, action and effects; The Health Floor highlights self-knowledge through
exhibits on healthy living and the human body, perception, bodies in motion and
making lifestyle choices; The Environment Floor is a place to learn about the
atmosphere, see marine life, explore the Earth’s many resources and pat a bug.
Long Island Children’s Museum
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Non-profit organization
http://www.licm.org/
11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 224-5800
Long Island Children’s Museum has 12 permanent hands-on learning galleries, interactive
theater performances, films, art and other special exhibitions. These exhibits include
Bricks and Sticks, Bubbles, Changes & Challenges, Climb it, Communication Station, It’s
Alive, Music, Pattern Studio, Sandy Island, Toolbox, Tot Spot, and Our Backyard.
Lower East Side Ecology Center
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Non-profit organization
http://www.lesecologycenter.org/
East River Park, corner of Grand and FDR Drive (under Williamsburg Bridge),
New York, NY 10009
(212) 477-4022
The LES Ecology Center works toward a more sustainable New York City by providing
community-based recycling and composting programs, developing local stewardship of
green space, and increasing community awareness, involvement and youth development
through environmental education programs.
Meadowlands Environment Center
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Non-profit organization
http://moodle.rst2.edu/meadowlands/
2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 460-8300
The Meadowlands Environment Center was formed to increase awareness and enjoyment
of our vital ecosystem. The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and Ramapo College
of New Jersey entered into a partnership in 2003 to develop a comprehensive
environmental education program for schools and the general public. Together, they
encourage the use of the environment as a classroom, increase awareness of the resources
of the Meadowlands, and help communities recognize the critical issues that affect the
Meadowlands District.
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New York Botanical Garden
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Non-profit organization
http://www.nybg.org/
Bronx River Parkway and Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 817-8700
The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, an educational institution,
and a scientific research organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National
Historic Landmark, it is one of the greatest botanical gardens in the world and the
largest in any city in the United States, distinguished by the beauty of its diverse
landscape and extensive collections and gardens, as well as by the scope and
excellence of its programs in horticulture, education, and science.
New York City Audubon
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Non-profit organization
http://www.nycaudubon.org/home/
71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1523, New York, NY 10010
(212) 691-7483
NYC Audubon champions nature in the city’s five boroughs through a
combination of engaging and entertaining programs, and innovative conservation
campaigns. Through its efforts, NYC Audubon saves and protects over 350
species of birds that live in the 12,000 acres of vast and diverse wetlands, forests
and grasslands of New York City. They also offer classes and seminars about the
city’s bird population, and lead outdoor tours and excursions to experience New
York City’s bird life first hand. Programs are available for all ages
New York City Soil & Water Conservation District
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www.nycswcd.net
121 Sixth Avenue, Suite 501, New York, NY 10013
(212) 431-9676
The Purpose of the NYC Soil and Water Conservation District is to conserve the
soil and water resources of New York City, to improve water quality, to control and
prevent soil erosion and sediment damage, to preserve and enhance natural
resources, to control and abate non-point sources of water pollution, to protect
public lands and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the city. The
District also promotes experience-based, interdisciplinary environmental education
in New York City. They integrate hands-on, field-based science education into
school environmental science curriculum to better prepare future stewards of the
City's natural resources. In addition to working with the city school system, they
promote community-based environmental education by establishing local
environmental education centers.
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NYsci
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Non-profit organization
http://www.nysci.org
47-01 111th St, Queens, New York 11368
(718) 699-0005
Built initially as a pavilion for the 1964 World's Fair, the New York Hall of
Science is now New York City's hands-on science and technology center. Since
1986, NYSCI has served more than five million children, parents and teachers.
NYSCI's mission is to convey the excitement and understanding of science and
technology to children, families, teachers and others by galvanizing their curiosity
and offering them creative, participatory ways to learn. NYSCI features the largest
collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City.
NY Sun Works
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Non-profit organization
http://nysunworks.org/
928 Broadway, Suite 1207, New York, NY 10010
(212) 757-7560
New York Sun Works improves scientific literacy and environmental awareness
by developing educational projects that sustainably produce food, clean water, and
energy. Our mission is to shape a world where the land, air, and water are no
longer damaged by human practices in the agriculture and energy industries. The
Greenhouse Project is dedicated to improving environmental science in urban
schools. They use technologically sophisticated labs and sustainable urban farming
systems, to confront issues of global concern. They uncover connections between
culture and the environment, and empower students to make informed choices
about their impact on their community and the world.
New York Restoration Project
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Non-profit organization
http://www.nyrp.org/
254 West 31st Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(212) 333-2552
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) carries out Founder Bette Midler’s dream
of a cleaner, greener New York City. To that extent, NYRP restores, revitalizes
and develops under-resourced parks and community gardens throughout the city’s
five boroughs, working to ensure that every New York City resident, family and
neighborhood has access to vibrant, green spaces. By providing enriching
educational and community programming, NYRP also works to instill both
individual and civic respect for nature and responsibility for contributing to New
York City’s environmental sustainability.
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Prospect Park Audubon Center
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Non-profit organization
http://www.prospectpark.org/audubon
95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 287-3400
The Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse is a state-of-the-art facility
dedicated to wildlife preservation and natural education, located inside an historic
New York City Landmark. Surrounded by interpretive nature trails in acres of
carefully restored natural habitat, the Audubon Center also houses the Park’s
Visitor Center, with an information desk, a café, and interactive exhibits. The
Audubon Center offers educational programming for children and school groups
including nature-based science classes with a hands-on approach, teacher
workshops, and in-school programming.
Queens Botanical Garden
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Non-profit organization
http://www.queensbotanical.org
43-50 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 886-3800
Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures
are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and
demonstrations of environmental stewardship. QBG’s educational programs
encourage inquiry and are based on science curriculum, satisfying National and
New York State Science Standards as well as helping teachers to meet New York
City Performance Standards. The programs address interdependence, plant and
animal adaptations, biomes and plant communities, plus special seasonal and
academic subjects.
Queens County Farm Museum
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Non-profit organization
http://www.queensfarm.org/
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11004
(718) 347-3276
The Queens County Farm Museum's history dates back to 1697; it occupies New
York City's largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland and is the only
working historical farm in the City. The farm encompasses a 47-acre parcel that is
the longest continuously farmed site in New York State. The site includes historic
farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements,
planting fields, an orchard and herb garden.
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Riverside Park Fund
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Non-profit organization
http://www.riversideparkfund.org/
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 455, New York, NY 10115
Programs are held throughout the park between 72nd and 120th
(212) 870-3070
Riverside Park Fund's mission is to preserve and improve New York’s classic
waterfront green space. Stretching over four miles along the Hudson River from
65th to155th Streets, the 323 acres of Riverside Park provide recreation and
relaxation for a uniquely diverse population.
National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian Institution)
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Non-profit organization
http://www.nma.si.edu
1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
(212) 514-3700
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the
Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the
preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and
arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum
works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to
protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging
contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.
South Street Seaport Museum
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Non-profit organization
http://www.seany.org/
12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
(212) 748-8786
The South Street Seaport Museum is home to the nation’s largest fleet of privately
maintained historic vessels. The vessels represent a range of crafts typical of the
kinds of cargo ships and working vessels that once filled New York Harbor in the
19th and early 20th century when most people and freight traveled by water.
Staten Island Zoo
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Non-profit organization
http://www.statenislandzoo.org/
614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 442-3100
Through effective wildlife exhibitions, promotion of species conservation,
educational programs and community outreach the Staten Island Zoo has become a
powerful instrument for influencing and informing the public about the beauty,
value and vulnerability of nature.
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Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture
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Non-profit organization
http://www.stonebarnscenter.org/
630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591
(914) 366-6200
Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a non-profit farm and education center
located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in Pocantico Hills, New York. Stone Barns
operates an 80-acre four-season farm and is working on broader initiatives to create a
healthy and sustainable food system. Through our Growing Farmers Initiative, children’s
education programs, and diverse public awareness programs, we aim to improve the way
America eats and farms.
Stuyvesant Cove – Solar 1
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Non-profit organization
http://www.solar1.org
2420 FDR Drive, Service Road East, New York, NY 10010
(212) 505-6050
Solar One, the City’s first solar-powered “Green Energy, Arts, and Education
Center,” inspires New Yorkers to become environmentally responsible urban dwellers.
They do this through a variety of unique programs that seek to reach out to broad sections
of the New York City population in order to connect people to the urban environment
around them.
The Newark Museum
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Non-profit organization
http://www.newarkmuseum.org
49 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
(973) 596-6550
The Newark Museum is the largest New Jersey museum with exhibits in the arts and
natural sciences. They have 80 galleries of world-class collections including American,
Asian, African and Classical as well as the Victorian Ballantine House—a National
Historic Landmark. They have exciting science collections, from live animals in the Mini
Zoo to space travel in a planetarium and a beautiful sculpture garden.
The River Project
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Non-profit organization
http://www.riverproject.org/
Pier 40 at West St. & Houston St., 2nd Floor
(212) 233-3030
The River Project is a marine science field station founded in 1986 that works to protect
and restore the ecosystem of the Hudson River estuary through scientific research, handson environmental education, and urban habitat improvement.
The River Project's programs and interactive exhibits expand public understanding of the
estuary and inspire people to appreciate the ecosystem they live in. An intimate view of
what is at the waterfront and beneath the surface contributes to a sense of well-being for
urban residents and to the perception of New York City as a viable place to live and work.
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Wave Hill
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Non-profit organization
http://www.wavehill.org/
675 West 252nd St, Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 549-3200
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx overlooking the
Hudson River and Palisades. Its mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its
gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human
connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.
Westchester County Parks Department
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http://parks.westchestergov.com/
See Nature Centers for various locations in Westchester County
914-864-7000
The curators use Westchester County Parks as outdoor classrooms to provide
programs that offer children and adults the opportunity to learn from and enjoy the
unique natural and cultural resources in their six Nature Centers. The curators teach
natural and cultural history and lead guided nature walks, hikes, canoeing trips and bird
watching activities.
Wildlife Conservation Society: Bronx Zoo
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Non-profit organization
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 220-5100
The Bronx Zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by
the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and is accredited by the Association of Zoos
and Aquariums (AZA). It is the largest metropolitan zoo in the nation housing more than
6,000 animals on 265 acres of park lands and naturalistic habitats. The Bronx Zoo is the
flagship of the WCS, and their many award-winning exhibits help saves wildlife and wild
places worldwide through science, global conservation, and education.
Wildlife Conservation Society: Central Park Zoo
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Non-profit organization
http://www.centralparkzoo.com/
830 5th Ave (at E. 64th Street), New York, NY 10021
(212) 439-6500
From a steamy rain forest to an icy Antarctic penguin habitat, the Wildlife Center
leads visitors through Tropic, Temperate and Polar regions to encounter
fascinating animals that range from tiny leafcutter ants to tremendous polar bears.
The Tisch Children’s Zoo, added in 1997, allows little animal lovers to meet
gentle creatures up close. Year-round education classes and innovative public
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programs, such as the zoo’s Wildlife Theater, encourage all ages to learn more
about the natural world and help them become involved in its protection.
Wildlife Conservation Society: New York Aquarium
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Non-profit organization
http://www.nyaquarium.com
Surf Ave and West 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-FISH
The New York Aquarium is the home for a variety of marine life and the center
for aquatic science and conservation research. Exhibits feature over 8,000 animals
ranging from those that live on the southwest coast of Africa to those that live in
the Arctic to those found locally in the Hudson River. Major exhibit areas include
Sea Cliffs, a 300-foot long recreation of the rocky Pacific coast, and Explore the
Shore, where anyone can touch sea stars and experience the energy of a 400-gallon
wave crashing on a rocky coast while standing dry underneath it. The aquarium
also includes a seahorse exhibit as well as the Aqua Theater, where Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins are the stars from May–October.
Wildlife Conservation Society: Prospect Park Zoo
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Non-profit organization
http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/
450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 399-7339
This living classroom for young naturalists and school groups features three major
exhibit areas and nearly 400 animals of more than eighty species. In the World of
Animals, youngsters interact directly with the natural world as they leap across
giant lily pads and walk among wallabies.
Wildlife Conservation Society: Queens Zoo
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Non-profit organization
http://www.queenszoo.com/
53-51 111th St, Flushing, Queens, NY 11368
(718) 271-1500
The Queens Wildlife Center is a tribute to spectacular American wildlife. It houses
roaming naturalistic habitats that represent the wild lands of North and South
America. More than 400 animals of nearly seventy species can be found at the zoo
in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
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Section III.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN SCHOOL SETTINGS
Boys & Girls Harbor Science and Arts Charter School
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New York City Public School
http://boysandgirlsharbor.net/programs/charterschool.htm
1 East 104th St, New York, NY 10029
(212) 828-3140
The Harbor Science and Arts Charter School is a grade 1-8 school located near the
north end of Central Park. The emphasis of the school is on creating an
environment where children and adults are engaged equally in the learning process
and where students and adults work cooperatively on “real-world” problems. Their
mission is to challenge students of all abilities to attain their individual superior
levels of learning through a caring and encouraging environment that is conducive
to the development of a positive self-image and a keen awareness of cultural
heritage.
Working in coordination with the community based organization Boys and Girls
Harbor Inc., Harbor Science and Arts is committed to the creation of an all-day,
year-round learning environment that includes an extensive, academically oriented
after-school program, an enrichment summer program and a sleep-away
environmental sciences camp.
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment
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New York City Public School
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/17/K547/default.htm
883 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6363
The Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment (B.A.S.E.) is a small
Brooklyn New Century High School. Their mission is to create an active learning
community that addresses the needs of young people while embracing
environmental science, environmental justice, urban ecology and science research.
They use the resources of three campuses, Prospect Park, Brooklyn Botanic
Garden and the physical plant of the school, to create a school that is engaging,
academically rigorous and personally meaningful to the students, their parents, the
faculty and the administration by collaborating with organizations and the
community.
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City-As-School
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New York City Public School
http://www.city-as-school.org/
16 Clarkson Street New York, NY 10014
(212) 337-6800
City-As-School High School utilizes the facilities of over 500 New York City
businesses at which students participate in professional activities. These
Educational Resources, along with classroom learning, form the basis of learning
in math, history, English, science and other academic areas. All student-learning
experiences are designed to provide background information and skill acquisition
through the attainment of practical knowledge.
Edward B. Shallow Intermediate School
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New York City Public School
http://schools.nyc.gov/schoolportals/20/k227/default.htm
6500 16th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11204
(718) 256-8218
Edward B. Shallow, I.S. 227 is divided into three themed-based academies, The
School of the American Experience, The Renaissance Project and The School of
Environmental Studies. The mission of these academies is to encourage students to
appreciate and to participate in the arts, to use and to excel in technology and to
think critically.
High School for Environmental Studies
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New York City Public School
http://www.envirostudies.org/
444 West 56th St, New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-8113
The High School for Environmental Studies (HSES) was established by the Board
of Education in 1992. The founders of HSES recognized that there would be
numerous career opportunities in the environmental field in the 21st-century.
Therefore, a college preparatory curriculum was used to develop a program that
would become a national model for urban environmental education. The high
school was created to promote an environmentally literate citizenry and create a
multicultural student body that reflects the diversity of New York City.
John Bowne High School
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New York City Public School
http://www.johnbowne.org/
63-25 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 263-1919
John Bowne High School is a state and national Department of Education blue
ribbon school. Special talent programs are offered in agriculture, writing, math
team, science research, humanities and music. The agriculture program is a
nationally recognized program that offers majors in plant and animal science.
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New York Harbor School
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New York City Public School
http://www.newyorkharborschool.org/
550 Wheeler Ave, New York, NY 10004
(212) 458-0800
The Harbor School is a new small public high school on Governors Island, which
is sponsored by New Visions for Public Schools and the NYC Department of
Education. The Harbor School's mission is to use New York's maritime experience
to create a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that instills the ethic and skills
of stewardship into its students.
Public School 3
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New York City Public School
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/02/M003/default.htm
490 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-1183
The mission of P.S. 3 is to provide children with an interactive learning environment
that takes into account the strengths and needs of each individual. They recognize that
each child deserves respect, encouragement, and the opportunity for creative selfexpression and the school works to create an atmosphere of cooperation and clear
communication among teachers, administration, students and their families.
Trevor Day School
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New York City Public School
http://www.trevor.org/
Nursery School: 11 East 89th Street New York, NY 10128
Grades 6-12: 1 West 88th Street, New York, NY 10024
For Nursery – Grade 5: (212) 426-3350 For Grade 6 – 12: (212) 426-3360
Trevor Day School builds an activity-based setting to educate each student for
academic excellence and personal integrity in a diverse coeducational community
that emphasizes responsibility, stimulates collaboration, and promotes mutual
respect. In their teaching, they value responsiveness to the individual as well as the
group, creative and hands-on activities that engage students, thoughtful
innovation, and critical and creative thinking.
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