The Science Barge Docks at Chelsea Piers
(New York, NY— October 15, 2008) – As part its green initiative, Chelsea Piers is thrilled to host the Science Barge, New York’s only sustainable urban farm. The Science Barge tours New York City’s public waterfront parks, offering sustainability education programs to wide audiences.
The barge will remain docked between Piers 61 and 62 through October. The public is invited to explore the floating greenhouse that is powered by solar, wind, and biofuels, and irrigated by rainwater and purified river water. Relying on sunlight, wind, and efficient design, the Science Barge produces food using a fraction of the resources consumed in conventional agriculture, with greatly reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
“We are thrilled to have the Science Barge here at the Piers for the month,” commented David A. Tewksbury, Executive Vice President of Chelsea Piers Management. “The Science Barge is a great educational resource for New York City. The timing couldn’t have been better since Chelsea Piers is launching its own complex-wide green initiative this month.”
Public tours are free and operate on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday through Friday at 4:00pm, and at Noon, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Kids of all ages will enjoy this eco-friendly field trip.
About the Science Barge
The Science Barge is a prototype, sustainable urban farm and environmental education center designed by New York Sun Works, an environmental nonprofit organization. It is the only fully functioning demonstration of renewable energy supporting sustainable food production in New York City. The Science Barge grows tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce with zero net carbon emissions, zero chemical pesticides and zero runoff. The goal of the Science Barge is to stimulate sustainable development in New York City.
www.nysunworks.org
About Chelsea Piers
The Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a 28-acre sports village built on three historic Hudson River piers. Chelsea Piers features two indoor ice rinks, a state-of-the-art golf driving range, a world-class gymnastics center, indoor playing fields and basketball courts, a 40-lane bowling center, the world’s most comprehensive sports and fitness center, restaurants, sports pro shops, Manhattan’s largest film and television production center, the most extensive marina in the city, dozens of nationally-acclaimed teachers and coaches, 1 mile of public esplanade, and a landscaped waterside park.
CONTACT:
Erica Schietinger
Phone: 212.336.6870
Erica@chelseapiers.com
Jillian Mastroiani
Phone: 212.336.6879
mastrj@chelseapiers.com
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