Check In and Networking
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Ross Gallery
Come early for coffee, tea, treats, and networking or explore the Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition.
Hortie Hoopla: Urban Trees and Forests
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
NYC-Area Green Industry Field Day
Join NYBG’s School of Professional Horticulture for its free annual field day for interns, seasonal employees, and aspiring horticulturists. In the morning, join us for coffee and tea, then view the Garden’s collections, talk with our Horticulture curators and experts, and test your plant ID skills. Hear from experts in the horticultural field, get insight with an Open House, and wrap up the day with an Open House, BBQ, refreshments, games, and prizes! View the flyer to learn more.
To RSVP, contact Eric Lieberman at elieberman@nybg.org with the name and email address of each person attending, and the name of your organization. Space is limited to one supervisory staff member per group of interns.
Hear from Experts in the Horticultural Field
12–2:30 p.m.
Ross Hall
After an introduction by School of Professional Horticulture faculty and administration, we’ll kick off the day with Special Guest Hila the Earth, Eco-Rapper and Earth Advocate. Then, listen to “My Story” Presentations by experts in gardening, horticulture, arboriculture, landscape design, and more. Afterward, we’ll hear from Keynote Speaker Jennifer Beaugrand, Founder and Executive Director of The Bronx is Blooming, as she opens with a talk on “Cultivating Change: The Power of Community-Driven Horticulture to Inspire Environmental Stewardship.” Hila the Earth will wrap up the event with a final performance.
“My Story” Speakers:
- Che’Von Cooper, Horticulturist/Urban Agriculturist, Bronx Green-Up, NYBG
- Yuki Kaneko, Horticulture Manager, The High Line
- Will Thomson, Arborist and Landscape Design AECOM
- Christina Severin, Gardener, Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Scout Kerenksy-Coodley, Arborist, MLA Candidate, CUNY
Open House and BBQ
2:30–5 p.m.
Various Locations
In the afternoon, join us for an Open House to get a behind-the-scenes visit of NYBG’s Horticulture Operations Center, Nolen Greenhouses, and an exploration of Wonderland: Curious Nature. Conclude the day at the Edible Academy with a BBQ, refreshments, games, and prizes!
Location Ross Hall
Location Ross Hall