Resources for Educators

Green Infrastructure Education Module

Rain Gardens, Rego Park, Queens

What happens to the rain water that falls on New York City streets and sidewalks (we call it “stormwater”)? These interactive, multi-disciplinary lessons and activies help us understand how green infrastructure manages stormwater and protects the health of New York City’s local waterways.

If you would like to learn more about more education program and field trip opportunities, visit Education Programs and Field Trips. If you would like to learn more about our program to build green infrastructure throughout New York City, visit Green Infrastructure.

Green Infrastructure Background Information

Green Infrastructure Lessons

Green Infrastruture Student Activities

Additional Green Infrastructure Resources