Making Space for NYC Pollinators
Our first event of the year was Making Space for NYC Pollinators, a hybrid panel discussion on the joys and perils of creating pollinator habitat in the concrete jungle. On March 13th at the American Museum of Natural History, we invited experienced panelists to share their perspectives on creating and maintaining pollinator habitat in NYC. Our speakers included Jason Bonet, Community Horticulturist with Bronx Green-Up; Cheree Dillon, an aspiring horticulturist with Wicked Friendship Garden and the Street Tree Habitats Project; Richard Hayden, Senior Director of Horticulture at the High Line; Len Maniace, board member of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group; Evelyn Manlove, Horticulturist with Brooklyn Bridge Park; and Abby Scher, a leading neighborhood gardener in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. Despite train troubles, many guests learned from the expansive knowledge of our panelists who represented natural habitats big and small, and asked thoughtful questions during the Q&A. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible, and for anyone who was unable to attend, you can watch the recording on our Media page.
