NYC students explore the hidden side of Orchard Beach

On July 29, high school students in the City Parks Foundation Learning Gardens Training Program spent the whole day at Orchard Beach for an adventure off the beaten path.Rather than swimming or lounging on the sand, they geared up for a day of hiking and observation on trails leading to Hunter Island, along the Long Island Sound.Throughout the summer, students in the program have already gained valuable experience working in community gardens around the city, including in Jamaica, Queens, Browns