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Basic introduction to bioswales
A bioswale is a linear, sloped retention area designed to capture and convey water, while allowing it to infiltrate the ground slowly over a 24 to 48 hour period. The slopes are usually planted with native species similar to a rain garden. A bioswale built into a sloped area can also help...
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Farmstand Business Curriculum – Lessons 1-4
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 examines the model GrowNYC has used for over 50 years to support food access in New York...
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Rainwater Harvesting Guide
A short guide to building rainwater harvesting systems, aimed at New Yorkers that have received free rain barrel kits from the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Brief History: GrowNYC Green Space
Hear the history of GrowNYC's Green Space program from Gerard Lordahl, former Director of Green Space at GrowNYC and Lenny Librizzi, Former Director of Green Infrastructure at GrowNYC. Gerard and Lenny's story is deeply woven into the fabric of NYC’s community garden movement. They joined GrowNYC at a pivotal time...
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Farmstand Business Curriculum – Lessons 4-8
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 examines the model GrowNYC has used for over 50 years to support food access in New York...
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Building A Rain Garden
A succinct case study on building a rain garden, aimed at New Yorkers that have received free rain barrel kits from the Department of Environmental Protection.
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