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City of Forest Day – Fox5NY
Posted OnOctober 15, 2023 byVolunteers went to Prospect Park to plant over 100 trees.Read More…
Second Annual City of Forest Day Bigger and Better
Posted OnOctober 14, 2023 byToday, Forest for All NYC, in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners NYC and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, celebrates the second-annual City of Forest Day. Building on the incredible success of 2022’s inaugural event, this major day of action educates New Yorkers about the benefits of our urban tree canopy and encourages participation in the ongoing stewardship of trees across the city.Read More…
PRESS RELEASE: City of Forest Day 2023
Posted OnOctober 14, 2023 bySecond Annual City of Forest Day Bigger and Better
With More Events Happening in More Neighborhoods
Educating New Yorkers About the Importance of the Urban ForestRead More…
2nd Annual City of Forest Day
Posted OnOctober 14, 2023 byForest for All NYC, in partnership with the Parks and Open Space Partners NYC and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, celebrates the second-annual City of Forest Day.Read More…
The Second Annual City of Forest Day
Posted OnOctober 13, 2023 byFresh off the NYC Council passing two vital pieces of legislation to maintain and protect the urban forest, City of Forest Day will be a huge celebration of our recent victories!Read More…
Celebrating trees in NYC: City of Forest Day back for second year
Posted OnOctober 13, 2023 byCandace Thompson, manager for Solar 1’s Stuyvesant Cove Park, leads a walk through the streets of Manhattan, educating people about each tree along the way. The edible and medicinal street tree walk will be part of City of Forest Day.Read More…
New York City passes bill to expand urban tree canopy, combat climate change
Posted OnOctober 10, 2023 byBy Michaela Kiel Brooklyn Daily Eagle In a move applauded by environmentalists and sustainability advocates, the New York City Council passed on Thursday a groundbreaking bill aimed at expanding its…Read More…
Forest for All NYC hosts rally to combat extreme heat and health concerns by expanding tree canopy
Posted OnSeptember 24, 2023 byUnder the shade of trees in City Hall Park, a coalition of environmental organizations, elected city officials, and residents gathered on Sept. 14 to show support for Introductions 1065 and 1066, new bills intended to expand and maintain New York City’s forested areas. After the rally, Introduction 1066 passed, while 1065 was delayed to an unspecified later date.Read More…
Last week, City Council took a big step toward increasing tree coverage in the five boroughs.Read More…
Exigen con protesta acciones contra el cambio climático en Nueva York
Posted OnSeptember 15, 2023 byLos líderes de varias organizaciones se unieron para pedir que se siembren más árboles en diferentes comunidades, además de solicitar que se apruebe una serie de medidas, con el objetivo de que para el 2035 el 30% de la superficie de Nueva York sea área verde.Read More…