Rooftop Farming and the Secret Life of Natural DyesSalonIn-Person
Wednesday, May 19, 2027
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Grange @ Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York City has some of the largest rooftop farms in the world. In Brooklyn, twelve stories above the concrete, and unseen by most New Yorkers, farmers till three million pounds of soil while worms do their ancient work below and bees attend to tomatoes, peppers, oregano, and lavender. The view of Manhattan is sensational.
Tour Brooklyn Grange’s farm and learn how this enormous green oasis works, from composting and pollination to plant science and climate resilience. In a natural dye workshop, you’ll use plants growing nearby in the sky to explore the history and science of natural dyes and the environmental costs of fast fashion. Using farm-grown botanicals, you’ll design and dye a bandana of your own and wear a little of the rooftop farm home.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, ART, HISTORY
1 credit for school members
Dinner & refreshments included
Limited to 18 teachers
City Growers
City Growers is a New York City–based nonprofit that uses urban agriculture to engage youth in experiential learning, nurturing lifelong connections to food, health, and the natural world. The organization is committed to expanding access to high-quality education and green spaces by serving communities that have historically lacked equitable resources. Aligned with New York State STEM and Science Learning Standards, City Growers utilizes living laboratories, such as rooftop farms, school gardens, and public parks, to foster environmental stewardship, deepen students' understanding of the urban ecosystem, and inspire the next generation of planetary leaders.