P.S. 4K Paradise Garden, Brooklyn, NY
Mary Sciales, Project Director
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The Paradise Garden in Brooklyn is 15 years old and is a garden oasis created from a vacant lot.
Mary Sciales works with many teachers and students from several schools on a weekly basis.
Many raised beds throughout the garden offer a wide variety of plants. The students plant, weed, water, and harvest.
The tunnel hoops can be used to extend the season on the crops in the raised beds.
This tank is utilized to capture rain water for watering the garden.
The garden is part of the parks system and has won many awards.
There is a park-like atmosphere in the garden that helps meet emotional needs of the special needs students.
A special spot to sit and watch the birds and appreciate the wonders of nature
Special Garden Features:
Garden Stage – There is a stage in the garden for performances and plays
Garden Gazebo – The gazebo is a special spot for reading and dancing and celebrating holidays.
Curriculum Integration – The garden is integrated into all aspects of the daily curriculum
The tunnel hoops can be used to extend the season on the crops in the raised beds.
The garden is part of the parks system and has won many awards.
A special spot to sit and watch the birds and appreciate the wonders of nature
Special Garden Features:
Garden Stage – There is a stage in the garden for performances and plays
Garden Gazebo – The gazebo is a special spot for reading and dancing and celebrating holidays.
Curriculum Integration – The garden is integrated into all aspects of the daily curriculum