The Genovesi Environmental Study Center (ESC) offers rich and engaging environmental science programs for students at all grade levels. This 7,000 square foot learning center, sitting on over an acre of beautiful grounds, is home to:

• over 200 living organisms;

• four dynamic learning labs;

• a fully equipped biotechnology lab;

• an outdoor learning space with pond habitat, urban farm, and learning gardens; and

• a greenhouse with hydroponic and aquaponic laboratory.

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At ESC, students get hands-on environmental science and STEM instruction. The highly trained staff help students explore the urban habitats around them and become stewards for the environment. Our programs are age- and grade-appropriate and aligned to the NYC Science Scope and Sequence and New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.