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Basic introduction to green roofs and rain gardens
Green Roofs A green roof is a vegetative layer grown on a rooftop. Green roofs are not only important because they hold rain water, but they also reduce temperatures of the roof surface by removing heat from the air through evapo-transpiration. Green roofs can be ornamental and low profile or...
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Farm Tour of John Browne High School
Take a virtual tour of John Browne High School's agricultural fascilities led by high school student Christian Gilces
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- Gardening
Raised Bed Plan
Learn how to build a simple raised bed that can be adapted to different sizes.
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- Gardening
- Green Infrastructure
Basic introduction to downspout planters, permeable pavement, and enhanced tree pits
Permeable Pavement Permeable pavement is designed to allow percolation or infiltration of stormwater through the surface into the soil below where the storm water is naturally filtered and pollutants are removed. Permeable concrete, permeable asphalt and other engineered systems are used...
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- Farmstand
Farmstand Business Curriculum
The Farmstand Business curriculum empowers school communities to take a meaningful look at our food system, to evaluate the growing capacity at their individual schools, and examine the model GrowNYC has used for over 50 years to support food access in New York City....
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- Gardening
Hexagonal Bed Plan
Learn how to build a smaller hexagonal bed that can be joined for creative shapes.
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