Name: P.S. 76
Address: 203 W. 120th Street
Cross Streets: St. Nicholas & A C Powell Blvd
Neighborhood: Harlem, Manhattan
Year Founded: 8/6/1994

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The group has a new garden adjacent to the school on 120th Street. Itis compensation for demolition of the Garden of Love (on 119th St.across from the school) that was bulldozed by the City. The new gardenis on a slope. Flower and veggie beds are at the front of the garden.On the right as you go towards the rear is a narrow arbor covered withvines. Underneath is seating for classes. On the left past the veggiebeds are 3 picnic tables where classes draw and work on projects. Thereis a permanent water line hidden in the ‘natural area’. A lawn crossesthe rear of the garden which also has a stage for performances.Planters incorporate storage for cushions that children can sit on.Former teacher Tom Goodrich (many children affectionately call him Mr.Goodwrench) is the guiding light of this active education garden. Ofcourse he would give the kids all the credit, as they make many of thedecisions that affect the garden.

PS 76, 2008