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Green Roof on PS 41 in New York

Green Roof Inspires New York School: Video

10/9/2012 // Carla Brown

I grew up watching movies set in New York City, so I have many pre-conceived images of life there. A peaceful garden on top of a school was not one of those images. PS 41 is this magical school with the… Read more >

Kindergartners congregate on the Greenroof Environmental Learning Laboratory, PS 41, Manhattan. NWF photo by Carla Brown.

Greening the Way for our Kids’ Future

10/4/2012 // Emily Maxwell

We all need an oasis. Standing on New York City Eco-School PS41’s new green roof, I found a truly inspiring one.  Seeing the whole sky, feeling the late summer breeze, smelling fresh herbs, and hearing the happy exclamations of PS41’s… Read more >

A Home-Grown Father’s Day Gift

6/13/2011 // Mary Quattlebaum

One year my daughter made my husband what he considers his favorite Father’s Day gift: A garden. Read more >

Mother Nature and Me: Feeling Thankful

11/28/2010 // Kelly Senser

At the beginning of November, my friend Debi of Go Explore Nature posted this update on her Facebook page: “I’m thankful for nature’s many splendors all year long, but the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday encourages a little more thoughtfulness. This month,… Read more >