Green Girls Empowered by ING study the dynamic urban forests of New York’s parks, encouraging them to realize their potential to create change within their natural environment and learn about future careers in the sciences. Whether bird-watching, canoeing, conducting science experiments or participating in stewardship projects, Green Girls develop a new understanding of the natural ecosystems in our city.
This year, because of the pandemic related changes, Green Girls will have a particular opportunity to focus on how climate change is affecting our city and our future. Students will learn about the history of climate action and how young people have advocated for the environment. The Green Girls will take part in this advocacy as a group.
Age Range: 6th – 8th Grades
Dates of Program: July 6th - August 12th, 2021
Morning Session: 9:30am - 12pm
Afternoon Session: 1pm - 3:30pm
Locations:
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11006
Shoelace Park (playground), 219th Street & Bronx River Pkwy, The Bronx, NY 10467
Cost: Free
For more information on CityParks Green Girls Empowered by ING, please contact Program Manager Mayra Sanchez, msanchez@cityparksfoundation.org and Necia Clarke, nclarke@cityparksfoundation.org, Associate Director of Youth Development. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program.
