The Power of Native Plants

Passionate about native plants and pollinators? Interested in nurturing resilient ecosystems in our local parks? Join experts from Partnerships for Parks and NYC Parks to discuss the importance of native plants for local ecosystems, share best practices for choosing and caring for native plants, get inspired by community groups with established native plant gardens, and find out more about how a park garden can be designated an NYC Parks Pollinator Place.

At this webinar you will learn:

• The advantages of native plants for local ecosystems
• Best practices for planting and caring for native plants in NYC Parks
• How to use iNaturalist to identify and track pollinators

Featured speakers include:

• Yekaterina Gluzberg, Volunteer Projects Manager. Partnerships for Parks
• Anya Hoyer, Senior Community Engagement Coordinator, Partnerships for Parks
• Matthew Morrow, Director of Horticulture, NYC Parks

Registration for this session is required and will close the day before the event. You will receive information on how to join the webinar once you register. Questions? Reach out to academy@cityparksfoundation.org.