""I think the lesson is to always take care of our land, not to only build things for us, but to also build healthier things for the environment," said Emma Elzaroui, 12."
""Seventy-five percent of fruits plants and vegetables all need pollinators to survive," said Ilan Sanchez, 11."
""New York City is really trying to up the amount of pollinator gardens in the five boroughs, especially due to climate change," Scognamillo said."
""A lot of the work that the kids did behind the scenes was using their time to research the needs of the area, to build out this space that you see here," said Principal Stephen Lombardo."
Middle school students in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, traded school supplies for gardening tools to create a pollinator garden at John J. Carty Park. The garden aims to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, which are essential for ecosystems and food production. The project, supported by a city grant, includes native flowers and a bird bath. Students actively participated in planning and execution, researching the area's needs. The new garden increases the number of pollinator gardens in Brooklyn to nine, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for Earth Day.
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