Science Barge
Schedule:
The Science Barge is closed for winter, but still open for volunteer hours on Sundays from 10am-4pm! We will re-open for educational programming and public tours at the end of April. If you are interested in signing up for a class visit in the spring, please contact the Educational Programs Director at: gwen@groundworkhv.org. Download our Educational Programs Brochure for more information.
The Barge will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 12-6pm. $3 suggested donation. Free for children 10 years old and younger!
About
The Science Barge is a prototype sustainable urban farm developed by NY Sun Works and acquired by Groundwork Hudson Valley in October, 2008 to be operated as an environmental education center. The Science Barge greenhouse, floating on the Hudson River, grows an abundance of fresh produce including tomatoes, melons, greens, and lettuce with zero net carbon emissions, zero pesticides, and zero runoff. All of the energy needed to power the Barge is generated by solar panels, wind turbines, and biofuels while the hydroponic greenhouse is irrigated solely by collected rainwater and purified river water, thus operating completely “off the grid.” It is the only fully functioning demonstration of renewable energy supporting sustainable food production in New York. It is now docked in downtown Yonkers just North of the Yonkers Pier.
Volunteer
We are always looking for weekend volunteers. To sign-up for our mailing list and receive information about volunteer opportunities and events please send an e-mail with your contact information to emily@groundworkhv.org.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with maintenence on the Barge, we are open in the winter on Sundays from 10am-4pm. Feel free to come by, help out, and get your hands dirty on the Barge!