A new Hydroponics Lab in Richmond Hill High School is growing greenery to educate future generations on the science of sustainability.
Photo by Anthony Medina
Richmond Hill High School has taken the next step in helping students understand the value of sustainability with a newly installed Hydroponics Lab, where the possibilities of growing more plant life without using soil are explored.
New York Sun Works, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the science behind sustainability practices and climate change, has helped install 48 hydroponic labs throughout Queens, with 22 additional programs expected to come this year.
The non-profit organization joined educators at Richmond Hill High School, located at 89-30 114th St., to officially cut the ribbon on the new Queens lab alongside City Council Member Lynn Schulman and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, on Wednesday, Apr. 3.
The Hydroponics Lab in Richmond Hill High School has made remarkable advancements in the field of botany since they started late last year. Guests attending the event were greeted by a large display of school-grown vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes.
Elsewhere in the lab, a variety of herbs and plant life at various stages of growth thrived in meticulously designed planters. Arguably one of the most well-lit rooms in the building, the hydroponics lab also works hand-in-hand with a culinary program within the school.
The connection between the two classes allows students to taste the vegetables they grow and share what is made with other classmates. NY Sun Works Director of Development and Government Relations Megan Nordgrén, said what students are achieving in the program set the example for a more sustainable future. Nordgrén thanked City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams for added funding for hydroponic labs.
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