Fourth Graders Volunteer to Work

Under the direction of the Gowanus Conservancy staff and volunteers, the 3 fourth grade classes will help green the Canal area.

Heling to keep stormwater runoff out of the Canal and the surrounding sewers...

by planting wetland plants

adding compost to tree pits and other areas around the Canal.

Another day, another group...

Alternate Energy Source

Kindergarten students discover that wind can power their pinwheels.

Failing that...they make their own wind.

Airbnb BNS Style

Bug Hotel Rooms Being Refurbished By Johanna and First Graders

Meanwhile, other students are looking for insects in their permanent homes--cracks between cobblestone pavers.

Can you spot the ant "door" way?  Lots of first graders did.

Eventually each first grader will have a chance to work on the bug hotel, look for ants...and see the world through a compound lens viewer.

Farmers Take a Break

Farmers use go-carts that they built at  Construction Kids.  After all of those chores, they deserve some time off.

Art, Science and History All Come Together in Andrew's Class

Students are studying technology in different time periods...which involves

taking apart inventions...

and sculpting with the parts.

Electrifying!

Springy Hair Band

Spotted on a Kindergartener...

Cole Street Beds Are Ready For Planting

Where is Cole Street?  Well if you are facing BNS's Main Entrance, it is on your left. (Rapeleye Street is on your right!  )  

Thanks to parents Louis, Anthony, and Amy John.  Staff Members:  Johanna, Hank, and Dave.  And grants from Grow to Learn and Eco Schools. 

AND ALFIE...future BNS student!