GREEN BRONX MACHINE (CONT.)

As a result of this walkthrough, the Career & Tech Center at Sullivan BOCES hopes to create a similar hydroponic garden that can be utilized as a learning experience for all Sullivan BOCES students. “The visit to the Green Bronx Machine has encouraged several of our instructors to develop growing stations and start to dream bigger to a full-size greenhouse,” says Executive Principal, Jeffrey Molusky. The Construction program will plan and manufacture growing beds to bring this project to life. The space will be efficient and accessible to all students. The Natural Resources program will take the initiative to grow and care for the plants while studying soil, hydroponic, and plant sciences. The Culinary program hopes to utilize the crops to create nutritious, home-grown cuisine. To reach all students, we hope to provide opportunities for students in the Special Education and Alternative Education divisions to access the growing systems. The students can also assist in planting, caring for, and preparing dishes from the grown produce. Teachers will collaborate to create learning experiences appropriate for all age levels and learning opportunities

“We are excited to watch this program grow into a fun and healthy learning experience for all students on our campus, ” said Molusky