Written by: Sophia Liu
On Saturday, July 22nd, members of the AYLUS Syosset branch attended the Cornell Cooperative Extension Nassau Farmers’ Market at Eisenhower Park for the second time. The market is dedicated to bringing awareness to the benefits of eating farm-fresh produce and supporting local businesses. There were many vendors featured at the market, all of whom sold locally-made items. These include vegetables, fruit, bread, baked goods, pickles, candles, and more. Many of them were the same as the ones from last week, but there were a few new booths as well.
Some volunteers helped out at the activities station where there was a greenhouse in a glove activity. Children visiting the market could stop by the activities station to make their own greenhouse glove. First, they filled each finger of the glove with a water-soaked cotton ball. Then, they filled each finger with a few seeds. They were given several seeds to choose from including green peas, corn, alfalfa, soybeans, and more. Finally, they taped off the top of the glove and were instructed to leave them out in the sun. The seeds will eventually germinate and sprout in the glove due to the moisture, and the cotton ball will essentially act as soil. After the seeds have sprouted, they can be planted in the garden and will eventually grow into plants. Furthermore, volunteers helped set up and clean up the booths before and after the event.
Members participated include:
Sophia Liu (4 hours), Rachel Zhang (4 hours), Thea Chen (4 hours), Jessica Albrecht (4 hours).
