Monday, October 30, 2017

The City Parks Foundation Learning Gardens Initiative


Leveraging more than 30 years of relevant legal experience, Steven C. Beer is a published author as well as a media and entertainment attorney with Franklin Weinrib Rudell & Vassallo. In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Steven C. Beer is a trustee of the City Parks Foundation (CPF).

Based in New York City, CPF seeks to transform public parks into dynamic spaces for sports, arts, and educational programs. Among its educational initiatives, the foundation hosts a variety of green-based outreach programs, including Learning Gardens, which allows elementary and middle school students the opportunity to foster a love of nature and science through hands-on lessons focused on biodiversity and garden maintenance. 

CPF operates Learning Gardens locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, where students from area schools complete 14 science lessons. Students who enjoy the program are encouraged to sign up for the Learning Gardens' six-week summer program, which stresses growing food. 

CPF also offers a free five-month high school training program in which students can earn high school credits. Those who excel in the program can earn the opportunity to take part in a paid summer internship with CPF.