NYC suffers from the urban heat island effect which means that its temperature is greater than the surrounding suburban and rural temperatures.
The heat island effect can make a city 2° to 5° warmer than the day and up to 22° warmer at night.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected certain populations more than others and revealed shocking disparities between the rich and poor.
Nearly 2 million New Yorkers have been put out of work and are struggling to get by.
Global warming has been accelerating and its effects are being felt across the world.
The annual average temperature statewide has risen about 2.4°F since 1970.
We offer anyone in NYC the opportunity to learn about urban farming and experience the healthy escape of gardening during the pandemic, while instilling a love for science and empowering them to continue growing food on their own.