Richmond Hill High School has taken the next step in helping students understand the value of sustainability with a newly installed Hydroponics Lab, where the possibilities of growing more plant life without using soil are explored.
New York Sun Works, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the science behind sustainability practices and climate change, has helped install 48 hydroponic labs throughout Queens, with 22 additional programs expected to come this year.
The non-profit organization joined educators at Richmond Hill High School, located at 89-30 114th St., to officially cut the ribbon on the new Queens lab alongside City Council Member Lynn Schulman and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, on Wednesday, Apr. 3.
The Hydroponics Lab in Richmond Hill High School has made remarkable advancements in the field of botany since they started late last year. Guests attending the event were greeted by a large display of school-grown vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes.
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