SUNY ESF and Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Connect Bronx Students to College-Level Environmental Science Education and Stewardship Experiences07/21/2026Building on a successful partnership, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance (VCPA) are continuing to invest in the next generation of environmental leaders through the Garden 2 Market and Urban Ecology Teen Internship programs. These transformative initiatives provide Bronx high school students with immersive experiences in environmental science, ecological restoration, urban agriculture, and college-level learning. imageParticipants in bright yellow Van Cortlandt Park Alliance shirts work together during an outdoor science activity, closely observing and measuring a sample in a clear test tube. Seated at a table with worksheets and surrounded by garden beds, the group engages in hands-on environmental learning and data collection.true