PS 150 Tribeca Learning Center

Since PS 150 began in 1987, students, staff, and families have been brainstorming ways to grow their own food. The location of the school is on a concrete plaza, two stories up from the ground. The school shares the plaza with area residents and does not own a plot of land to use for growing food for students. Furthermore, it is possible that the school will be forced to relocate in several years. Thus, an indoor hydroponic system could move with us if this transition occurs. We hope to install two small hydroponic gardens in the Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. These rooms are located on different floors, thus opening up more opportunities for students, staff and parents to participate in the gardening experience. All students in the school would help grow, maintain, and reap the benefits of the garden. The plants grown in the two classrooms would be used for the monthly vegetable taste tests that offer children the opportunity to make healthy choices. A vegetable garden has been the dream of parents, students and staff for years. Not only would this garden fulfill this dream, it would also serve as a tool for integrating Science, Math, ELA, and Health.