NYC-ers (and everyone else), if you haven’t heard of New York Restoration Project yet, prepare to meet the area’s biggest advocate of urban planting. The group is “dedicated to reclaiming and restoring NYC parks, community gardens and open space.” And a fun fact: the organization was started by Bette Midler!
NYRP also spearheads the MillionTreesNYC initiative. Supported by everyone from the Mayor’s office, to borough residents, it aims to have one million trees planted by 2015. On June 8th, GIVE and several groups are supporting their fashion presentation fundraiser at the acclaimed Union Square Ballroom.
They’re “greening NYC one block at time” – How are you helping green your neighborhood? We’d love to hear about projects and groups in your area, so let us know!
For more information on NYRP visit their site.
