Groundwork Hudson Valley (GHV) will celebrate the season opening of the newly renovated Science Barge—a floating environmental education center showcasing sustainable urban agriculture and clean energy technologies—with a grand opening to be held on the barge from noon to 5 p.m. on June 3, 2023. The free event will feature raffle prizes, giveaways, games, guided tours, music, food and vendors.

“The Science Barge is a valuable resource for the community and an excellent opportunity to learn about sustainable urban agriculture and clean energy technologies,” says Brigitte Griswold, executive director of GHV, an environmental justice nonprofit that works with communities to improve climate resilience and adaptation, promote sustainability education and nurture the next generation of environmental leaders.

Educational programs conducted on the barge promote sustainability and social justice, and teach local residents how to be more climate resilient, how to stay safe during extreme weather and how to use alternative growing techniques to grow food in a built environment. The barge has undergone an extensive renovation and improvements to accommodate student-led research by converting a shipping container onboard into a science lab and office space.

Location: Science Barge, 99 Dock St., Yonkers, NY. For more information, call 914.375.2151, email [email protected] or visit GroundWorkHV.org.