New York Area Resources
Greening
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
http://www.bbg.org/
http://www.cenyc.org/
http://www.itsmypark.org/youdo/youdo_daffodils.html
http://www.greenthumbnyc.org/
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Green Guerillas
http://www.greenguerillas.org/
Memorial Tree Program -- Tree Keepers
http://community.nj.com/cc/newjerseytreefoundation
Trees New York
http://www.treesny.com/
http://www.state.nj.us/
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/community/home.html
http://www.patriotgardens.com/
http://www.nybg.org/
The New York Horticultural Society
http://www.hsny.org/
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/home.html
http://www.nyrp.org/>
http://www.itsmypark.org
http://www.queensbotanical.org/
Cornell Cooperative Extension Service
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/
http://www.sunflowersnyc.com/
http://www.walkny.org
NYC Department of Health and Neighborhood Open Space Coalition
Greening
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
http://www.bbg.org/
The mission of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is to serve all the people in its community and throughout the world by: Displaying plants and practicing the high art of horticulture to provide a beautiful and hospitable setting for the delight and inspiration of the public. Engaging in research in plant sciences to expand human knowledge of plants, and disseminating the results to science professionals and the general public. Teaching children and adults about plants at a popular level, as well as making available instruction in the exacting skills required to grow plants and make beautiful gardens. Reaching out to help the people of all our diverse urban neighborhoods to enhance the quality of their surroundings and their daily lives through the cultivation and enjoyment of plants. Seeking actively to arouse public awareness of the fragility of our natural environment, both local and global, and providing information about ways to conserve and protect it.Council on the Environment of New York City
http://www.cenyc.org/
The Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC), founded in 1970, is a privately funded citizens' organization in the Office of the Mayor. CENYC promotes environmental awareness and solutions to environmental problems. Our programs: Open Space Greening; Greenmarket; Environmental Education and Waste Prevention and Recycling and other special projects make a positive and discernible difference in the lives and communities of New Yorkers -- from waste prevention by office employees, to water conservation and park cleanups by students, Greenmarkets in over 20 neighborhoods, and neighborhood open spaces resplendent with trees and flowers. CENYC reaches out to the public with information on noise pollution and abatement, alternatives to hazardous household products, and other issues.The Daffodil Project
http://www.itsmypark.org/youdo/youdo_daffodils.html
In the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack, thousands of New Yorkers sought a way to commemorate those lost while contributing to the city's emotional and physical rebirth. The City of New York/Parks & Recreation, Partnerships for Parks, the City Parks Foundation, the Parks Council, the Central Park Conservancy, the Coalition for New York City Parks and hundreds of park groups organized a living tribute to those who died in the September 11 attack. We took part in the planning of a citywide initiative, a way for ordinary citizens and those directly affected by the attacks, to help to create a permanent, recurring memorial and sense of renewal for the city. Thanks to New Yorkers, and others who traveled to the city to help, New York City planted over one million daffodil bulbs in parks, along highways, in community gardens, and in front of fire houses, police stations, libraries, and schools around the city. Over one million bulbs will bloom into "fields of gold" next spring and for all the springs to follow, lifting the spirits of New York's citizens and visitors.GreenThumb
http://www.greenthumbnyc.org/
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
The largest community gardening program in the country, GreenThumb is proud to support community gardens in New York City. We have over 650 member gardens serving 20,000 city residents. Since 1978 we've been committed to providing support to help strengthen gardens, strengthen gardener skills, and strengthen communities. GreenThumb's services take the form of materials, grants, and technical assistance, including educational workshops. The majority of GreenThumb gardens were derelict vacant lots renovated by volunteers. These community gardens, now managed by neighborhood residents, provide important green space, thus improving air quality, bio-diversity, and the well-being of residents. But gardens aren't just pretty spaces- they're also important community resources. All GreenThumb gardens offer public programs that improve quality of life for residents of all ages. So gardens may offer educational workshops, children's programs, food pantries, or community-building events like block parties. Active garden sites create a stable force in the community that serve as anchors for area re-development initiatives, while making the city safer, healthier, and cleaner.
Green Guerillas
http://www.greenguerillas.org/
Since 1973 greenguerillas' has helped thousands of people realize their dreams of turning vacant rubble-strewn lots into vibrant community gardens. Each year they work with hundreds of grassroots groups throughout New York City to strengthen underserved neighborhoods through community gardening. With their help, people grow food, plant flowers, educate youth, paint colorful murals and preserve their gardens as vital community centers for future generations. Through a unique mix of outreach, organizing and advocacy, Green Guerillas provides a comprehensive array of services to more than 300 grassroots groups each year. Their staff works to: preserve community gardens for future generations; nurture the next generation of community garden leaders; help gardeners grow food and fight hunger; provide ongoing support to community gardens citywide; create and sustain a strong network of community garden supporters.
Memorial Tree Program -- Tree Keepers
http://community.nj.com/cc/newjerseytreefoundation
The New Jersey Tree Foundation is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and development of urban and community forestry activities in New Jersey through education, partnerships, volunteerism, community outreach and grants. The Tree Foundation is committed to providing exceptional forestry programs, services and opportunities to New Jersey's cities and towns. Participants of the TreeKeepers Training may receive both classroom and hands-on instruction in the planting and maintenance of trees. Each TreeKeeper who successfully completes the Training will receive one pair of hand pruners, and each group will receive one pole pruner. The NJ Tree Foundation will also apply for two Continuing Education Credits for each TreeKeepers Training.Memorial Trees for WTC Victim
Trees New York
http://www.treesny.com/
Trees New York has established a program to plant trees in memory of victims of the World Trade Center attacks. The plantings will take place in the spring and fall of 2002. If you have lost a loved one and would like a tree planted in his or her memory, please write to :Trees New York, 51 Chambers St., Suite 1412A, New York, N.Y. 10007, or send an email (treesny@treesny.com with your name, address, phone number, the name of the individual the tree is memorializing, and the borough in which you'd like the tree planted. The number of trees are limited, so please write to us as soon as you can. We will contact you in late winter/early spring 2002 as the program moves forward. A tree serves as a wonderful living legacy.New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
http://www.state.nj.us/
The Department of Environmental Protection is committed to providing a high quality of life for the residents of New Jersey. The DEP's mission is to assist the residents of New Jersey in preserving, sustaining, protecting and enhancing the environment to ensure the integration of high environmental quality, public health and economic vitality. We will accomplish our mission in partnership with the general public, business, environmental community and all levels of government.New Jersey Community Forestry Program
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/community/home.html
The New Jersey Community Forestry program insures more livable communities through the care and management of trees. Neglect and urban stress limit the life span of the average dowtown tree to only 10 years. With proper care, trees live longer, look better, and increase in value as they age. Without care, they decline in health and value and become liabilities. Trees deserve to be managed with the same skill and diligence as any other community assets. "Making towns more livable through the care and maintenance of trees"New York American Patriot Garden Program
http://www.patriotgardens.com/
The Lower Hudson-Long Island Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. is proud to have Governor George E. Pataki's support of the New York State American Patriot Gardens project. Trees have always been a symbol of strength, a symbol of growth and from the beginning of American history, a resource that built our nation. Each tree planting project will be dedicated on September 11, 2002 with a uniform plaque, which forever commemorates these open spaces as official Patriot plantings.The New York Botanical Garden
http://www.nybg.org/
The New York Botanical Garden is one of the foremost public gardens in America and a National Historic Landmark. It has some of the most beautiful natural terrain of any botanical garden in the world, with dramatic rock outcroppings, a river and cascading waterfall, undulating hills, wetlands, ponds and 50 acres of historic, uncut forest. Within this grand 250-acre setting in the north Bronx, many gardens and special plantings offer stunning seasonal displays, ranging from rainbows of tulips and azaleas in spring to the rich tapestries of fall foliage. The New York Botanical Garden offers a tranquil retreat from New York City and an outdoor classroom for people of all ages to learn about the world of plants. They also hold events, education, and trainings. One of the principal goals of the botanical science program of The New York Botanical Garden is to disseminate research results and information to the scientific community and to the general public through the publication of scholarly journals, monographs, and books. Communication is as crucial to the Garden's mission as research. New information serves no purpose if it fails to reach other scientists and policymakers who can translate that information into action.
The New York Horticultural Society
http://www.hsny.org/
Founded in 1900, The Horticultural Society of New York is dedicated to improving the quality of life in New York through horticulture. HSNY's community outreach programs consist of their Apple Seed, GreenBranches, GreenHouse and GreenTeam programs. Behind each outreach program is the powerful message that someone cares and that together people have the power to change the world in which we live. In this way, people come to understand the value of individual responsibility and teamwork. Involvement in our outreach programs and the sense of accomplishment developed from hard work forges a sense of ownership in the community among neighborhood children, adults and ex-offenders. Racial, ethnic and economic bridges are built by working side by side on community projects. The end result is a beautiful garden that belongs to the community and is an on-going visual reminder of the communities' joint effort.The New York City Housing Authority Children's Gardening Program
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/home.html
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs. While maintaining their building stock, they work to enhance the quality of life at NYCHA by offering our residents social services that give them opportunities to participate in a multitude of community, educational and recreational programs, as well as job readiness and training initiatives. The Garden Program is a competitive program that inspires residents to become more involved in the beautification of their communities. In 1995, a new category for the Tenant Garden competition was created to directly involve children in a summer of gardening; under the "Children's Theme Gardens" category, gardens must be developed around a stated theme (for example, "Butterfly Garden" or Alphabet Garden") in order to encourage imagination, originality, and better results.The New York Restoration Project
http://www.nyrp.org/>
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) carries out founder Bette Midler's dream of a cleaner, more beautiful New York. NYRP restores, develops, and revitalizes underserved parks, community gardens, and open space in New York City. They invest in the communities we serve by providing on-going maintenance and programs because they believe that every individual has the right to a beautiful neighborhood and the responsibility for contributing to its care.OASIS: Open Accessible Space Information System http://www.oasisnyc.org/
OASIS is a one-stop, interactive mapping resource to enhance the stewardship of open space for the benefit of all New York City residents. It is a community-based undertaking, local organizations design and test the first city wide, web-based, open space mapping resource for NYC. OASIS facilitates and focuses the delivery of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) resources to provide timely and accurate information about the green infrastructure of NYC.Partnerships for Parks
http://www.itsmypark.org
A joint partnership of the City Parks Foundation and the City of New York/Parks and Recreation, Partnership for Parks' mission is to encourage community support for and involvement in NYC's Parks. We help to strengthen, support and start neighborhood park groups. Their mission is to spur more community support for and involvement in New York City's parks. They work to strengthen, support and start neighborhood park groups; link them together so that they can learn from each other and be stronger collectively; and promote parks in general so that people will be more likely to join in efforts to restore and preserve them.Queens Botanical Garden
http://www.queensbotanical.org/
The Queens Botanical Garden is 39 acres of unsurpassed beauty and tranquility in the heart of New York City's largest borough. Located at the northeast corner of Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Garden is an integral and verdant part of a corridor of green space that traverses the county for several miles. Each year, more than 320,000 people who visit the Queens Botanical Garden experience nature's beauty along shaded and sun-drenched paths, while enjoying seasonal displays of tulips, roses, and annuals, as well as an outstanding collection of plants and trees exhibited in five teaching collections and six backyard demonstration gardens. The Garden serves the multi-ethnic populations of Queens with a wide array of enjoyable educational programming, and has become a gathering place where, in the spirit of New York's two World's Fairs, there is something for everyone.Resilient Communities
Cornell Cooperative Extension Service
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/issues/cceresponds/
In the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, New Yorkers looked for ways to contribute to the city's rebirth. Last November, Cornell University Cooperative Extension New York City's 4-H Youth Council participated in the memorial planting of 25,000 daffodil bulbs. The Daffodils, in the spring of 2002, bloomed to form the image of the World Trade Center. Unfortunately, because of the lack of rain, the image formed by the daffodils could not be sustained. On Saturday, September 7, 2002 the 4-H Youth Council returned to repair the garden in time to remember the year since the attack on the World Trade Center.Sunflower Project NYC:
http://www.sunflowersnyc.com/
The Sunflower Project is a living memorial planting project to remember the people lost on September 11th; to honor their families; to thank all the people who contributed to the recovery; to make our world better, one patch at a time. The idea is to create sunflower memorial patches everywhere-- to remember and honor life with living symbols of renewal and hope. An official September 11th memorial in NYC will not be approved or in place this coming September. We felt something should be in place --not just at Ground Zero, but everywhere. Sunflowers are easy to grow, and brighten up the most forgotten, neglected places. Like New Yorkers, they are tenacious, and can survive and thrive in adverse conditions. They improve the places they grow, attracting birds and butterflies while cleaning the air. Sunflowers make sense as one tall way to remember life and make it a bit better. It's hard not to look up in their presence.Take a Walk New York
http://www.walkny.org
NYC Department of Health and Neighborhood Open Space Coalition
Do you love New York City? Would you like to explore different New York City neighborhoods and be healthier? Well, if that's the case then Take A Walk, New York! is for you. Take a Walk New, York! a program of free, guided urban adventure walks taking place on weekends in all five boroughs is about to begin its second year. The program is a wonderful way for New Yorkers to walk for health while exploring their city. Take a Walk, New York! is designed and implemented by the Neighborhood Open Space Coalition, and is a component of the New York City Department of Health's Listen to Your Heart Campaign. The Take a Walk, New York! program is open to everyone.
