Beautiful Yonkers: The Science Barge

Monday, May 30, 2011

The Science Barge

When in Downtown Yonkers, check out the Science Barge! Run by the Groundwork Hudson Valley, it is a floating learning center which models examples of sustainable methods of living. Some examples include sustainable agricultural methods and technology.

We were taken on a tour by Bob Walters, who is the director of the barge. He has some great stories about Yonkers including how Yonkers used to be the "pickle port" of America. Anyway, its a must visit! Check out their site, http://thesciencebarge.tumblr.com/

Check out a new blog on downtown Yonkers called "New Yonkers" It has a nice post on the Science Barge. http://newyonkers.tumblr.com/

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Getting to Yonkers!

From Manhattan: Take the 1 Train to 242nd St-Van Cortlandt and take the Broadway Bee-Line Bus north. You can access the waterfront area, city hall, Trinity Plaza and St. Mary's or if you stay on for longer, you can access Untermyer Park and Lenoir Preserve.

Take Metro North Hudson Line from Grand Central to the Yonkers Train station. You will be right in downtown. You can take the Broadway bus up to Lenoir and Untermyer.

Take the 4 Train to Woodlawn and then take the 20 Bus north. You will have access to Yonkers Raceway and Southeast Yonkers

Welcome to the Hill City!

This blog is dedicated to showing off the most beautiful city on the Hudson: Yonkers. Built on seven hills, Yonkers is the 4th largest city in New York. With many historic parks, churches, and buildings, Yonkers is filled with beauty many times unseen. If it weren't for New York City to the south, Yonkers would be a tourist attraction in its own right. Enjoy!

Beautiful Yonkers is a group of people dedicated to showcasing the natural and historic beauty of Yonkers. We are slowly gaining more members a: the preservation of a naturally beautiful historic city which attracts visitors from across the world!