P.S.216 Arturo Toscanini

The garden at P.S 216 is managed and funded by Edible Schoolyard NYC. The goal of the garden is to provide an organic, four-season growing space and outdoor classroom on school grounds where ESYNYC staff can teach an interdisciplinary curriculum; provide programming for students, families and community members; and train teachers and principals throughout New York City.
The garden benefits not only all the children in the school, who participate in regular classes and extra-curricular programs, but also families and local community members who are welcomed to the garden as visitors, volunteers and participants in open garden days. In addition, we operate a weekly farm stand from June to October where produce from the garden is sold at a low cost to the local community. The goal of the garden is to create a place where health and wellness are seen as enjoyable, welcome and positive parts of life, and where lessons in healthy living can happen in a joyful and positive environment.