What will my child do in the Children's Gardening Program?

Throughout the season they are enrolled, Crafters and Sprouts plant and care for a garden and learn about garden-related topics through fun enrichment activities. Each session includes time dedicated to hands-on gardening and time dedicated to learning about a particular theme, through investigations, hikes, discussions, and games. Caregiver accompanying their Sprout actively participates along with their Sprout.

Where does the Children's Gardening Program take place?

The program takes place outdoors at the Edible Academy (EA). The campus is located near the East Gate and includes gardens, classrooms, greenhouse, open air pavilions (offering relief from sun and rain), restrooms, water bottle refill station, and hand sanitizer dispensers. The classrooms and greenhouse will not be utilized during the program. The Edible Academy campus is NOT open to the public during the CGP sessions.

Does my child harvest and keep what they grow?

Many of the crops the Crafters and Sprouts plant and care for are harvested during the season they are enrolled. Some of the crops are left to grow and are harvested by the Crafters and Sprouts enrolled in subsequent seasons. Some of the crops will be harvested by Edible Academy staff and donated to local community-based food providers.

Does my child choose what they grow?

In order to have seeds and seedlings ready each program session, EA staff develop planting plans that include a diversity of crops that are seasonally appropriate. Each season more than a dozen different vegetables, herbs, and flowers are grown.

How does my child get to the Edible Academy?

Crafters and Trams are transported to and from the Edible Academy on the NYBG Trams. Trams depart from the Tulip Tree Allee. Crafters Educators join the Crafters to provide supervision during the ride.

Who teaches my child during the Children's Gardening Program?

NYBG hires and trains Crafters and Sprouts Educators to facilitate the gardening and enrichment activities planned by Edible Academy administrators. Each Educator is assigned up to 12 Crafters or 12 Sprouts and accompanying caregivers and is supported during program sessions by several Edible Academy administrators as well as Assistant Educators.

What efforts are being made to promote my child's safety during the program session?

All activities of the Children’s Gardening Program will take place outdoors; all staff and participants are required to wear face coverings indoors and in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden and the Edible Academy. Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer stations are installed throughout the Edible Academy campus. All garden tools will be disinfected with an alcohol-based disinfectant in between users. Enrichment activities will include hikes and games that promote social distancing.

How do I enroll my child in the Children's Gardening Program?

You can enroll https://www.nybg.org/learn/kids-teens/childrens-gardening-program/ or via phone at 718.817.8181.

When does registration for the Children's Gardening Program begin?

You can register your child for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and/or Fall 2022 sessions now.

Do NYBG Members receive a discount?

Yes, we offer CGP Crafters and Sprouts at a discounted rate for NYBG Members at the Family Level and above.

Are discounts available for enrolling in more than one season?

Yes, we offer a 10% discount for enrolling your child in three or more seasons. Please use code CGP1022 at check out.

Do you offer financial scholarships?

Yes, you may apply for a https://nybg.doubleknot.com/form/takesurvey.aspx?surveyid=83821&orgkey=3803 .

Who do I contact if I have further questions regarding the Children's Gardening Program?

You can email childed@nybg.org or call 718.817.8181

How can I purchase or renew a Membership?

You can purchase a Membership https://www.nybg.org/join-support/membership/ , on-site at any ticket window, or by calling the Membership Office. To purchase online you’ll have to create a new Member account. Renewing Members have an existing account. https://www.nybg.org/content/uploads/2019/11/ME_Members-Login-Info_2019-Final.pdf

Trade-in Tickets Towards Membership

If you have purchased regular-priced admission to the Garden, during your visit the ticket price can be applied to the cost of a Membership. For Individual and Teacher level, the cost of one regular-priced ticket is applied. The cost of two regular-priced tickets can be applied towards the purchase of a Dual Membership. The cost of two adult and two children’s tickets can be applied towards the purchase of Family–Sustaining Memberships. Please see a Visitor Services Representative on the day of your visit for additional details.

When will I receive my Membership materials?

Please allow 2–3 weeks from the date of purchase to receive your Membership materials. We will assume all proper Membership materials have been received unless notified. Please notify the Membership Office if you have not received your Membership materials 3 weeks after purchase.

Renewals may be processed at any point once your Membership term has commenced. When you renew an active Membership, it will be extended for one year from the current expiration date. The Membership Office does not retain the credit card information. This information must be re-submitted with each renewal.

When can I begin using my Member benefits?

Member admission and discounts can be used immediately upon purchase of Membership. Member Passes for guest admission or parking will be sent with your Membership materials within 2-3 weeks of purchase. Member passes can only be redeemed by presenting the physical pass at the Garden.

What admission benefits do Members receive?

Membership entitles you to year-round admission. Each Membership is allotted a fixed number of complimentary Member tickets per day determined by Membership level.

What discounts do Members receive?

Members receive a 10% discount off purchases at NYBG Shop. Members also receive discounts on education course fees and on select premium events.

Do I have to reserve tickets for timed entry?

Timed tickets may be required for admission to the Garden. This is necessary to alleviate overcrowding, ensure a more pleasant experience, and protect the Conservatory, collections, and delicate exhibitions.

How do I redeem my Member Passes?

To receive complimentary parking, redeem pass to the parking attendant upon arrival on Garden premise. When parking at our secure parking facility at 401 Bedford Park Blvd, Members must validate parking ticket and redeem pass at a Garden ticket window to avoid Event and Standard Weekday non-visitor rates. For guest admissions, passes can only be redeemed at Garden ticket windows; they cannot be reserved in advance. Each pass can be used once. If you do not have your passes when you visit, you will be required to pay regular price (no refunds).

How do I redeem Member Passes for timed-entry admission?

If a Member with a timed ticket brings a friend using a guest pass, Garden Representatives will do their best to accommodate the guest(s) at the same time. Additional timed tickets are available for purchase at regular price if you have exceeded the number of complimentary admissions allowed by your Membership level.

Can I give a friend one of my Member passes?

No. Members are required to accompany their guest(s) when using a guest pass.

Are Member Passes always valid for guest admission?

Member Passes are not valid for guest admission during the Holiday Train Show® or select premium events.

What reciprocal benefits do Members have at participating gardens and arboreta?

Garden Members receive reciprocal benefits at gardens and arboreta throughout the United States through our association with the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program. Benefits vary by organization. Members must contact the Garden they wish to visit confirm what benefits are available. A complete listing can be found https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap/ .

Can I access the Garden prior to opening hours?

Early Morning Access is a great way to enjoy the beauty and solace of the New York Botanical Garden’s grounds before the Garden is open to the general public. Supporting, Contributing, Sustaining, and Patron level Members can utilize their complimentary Early Morning Access from Tuesday–Sunday, 6–10 a.m. Please have your Membership ID card or proof of Membership purchase (receipt) available when entering the Garden. Please note that no building entry is allowed with the exception of the Visitor Center and East Gate restrooms and parking is only available at the Mosholu Entrance (2950 Southern Blvd.).

How long does it take to receive my Membership card(s)?

Membership cards and passes will be mailed within 2-3 weeks of Membership purchase. Membership is active upon purchase and is not contingent upon the receipt of Membership materials.

How many cards will I receive?

Individual level will receive one Membership card. Memberships that include two or more individuals will receive at most two Membership Cards, one for each adult named on the Membership. If a Member wishes to add a new second individual to the Membership during cycle, there is a $10 replacement card fee.

Do I need my Membership card to access my benefits?

No. If you do not have your Membership card, a photo ID will be requested by Garden Representatives to receive your Member benefits. Member benefits are for the Member(s) listed on the Membership.

I lost my card. How do I get a replacement?

There is a $10 replacement fee for lost, damaged, or stolen Membership Cards You can purchase a replacement card at any ticket window when visiting the Garden or by calling the Membership Office. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the mailing of replacement card(s).

Membership is valid for one year from the date your application is processed. No refunds, extensions, or exchanges will be granted if you are for any reason unable to utilize your Membership Benefits.

Memberships, Membership Benefits, passes, and Membership Cards are nontransferable.

Membership Downgrades

The Garden does not permit a Member to downgrade to a lower Category once the Membership materials have been received and/or benefits have been used.

Membership Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to all Members of the Botanical Garden. In these terms “you/r” or “Member/s” refer to all people who have purchased or applied for a Membership at the Individual, Individual Senior, Dual, Dual Senior, Family, Family Senior, Friends & Family, Supporting, Contributing, Sustaining, and Teacher categories. The terms “we”, “NYBG”, “the Botanical Garden”, or “the Garden” refer to The New York Botanical Garden. With the exception of the benefit of admission to the Garden, we reserve the right to alter the Membership Categories and Benefits without prior notice. Members and guests are subject to conditions and policies of the Garden. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse entry and/or Membership to a Member and to revoke a Membership without refund if a Member behaves in a threatening or abusive manner toward any person, or damages or threatens to damage any of the collections at The New York Botanical Garden. We reserve the right to amend the terms of these policies at any time. At the time of an amendment, Members will be notified.

What’s the advantage of attending the school of professional horticulture versus earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in horticulture?

The advantage can be summarized with one word—skills! The School’s strength is that it teaches students valuable horticulture skills, which give our graduates a competitive advantage over other programs based solely on coursework. The School’s program combines the theoretical and the practical, teaching not just how to grow plants, but why plants grow the way they do. It is due to this kind of education that our students are highly sought after, not just for internships, but also for full-time employment upon graduation.

As someone who is switching careers, what is it like to work in the horticulture industry?

It is a close-knit community of dedicated and passionate professionals who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, information, and employment opportunities. As a student, you meet many key people in this profession from around the world in diverse areas of horticulture, and as a graduate, you become part of that community. One of the biggest benefits of attending the School is making these lifelong contacts here at NYBG and beyond.

What is the typical demographic of students in the school?

Students come from all over the country and world. Most students have some college background, and many have degrees in fields other than horticulture. The majority of students are career changers and range in age from their late teens to mid-50s.

What is the job placement rate for graduates?

The School has had a job placement rate of 100% for the past 8 years. Our alumni are highly sought after by botanical gardens, public parks, celebrity estates, and even major league sports stadiums. Exceptional students also are often hired at NYBG upon graduation when a position is available. However, the School does not promise or guarantee employment.

What kind of salary can I expect to recieve

Generally, private industry pays more than public parks and gardens. The starting salary range in private industry is typically $50,000–$60,000; for non-profits it is $40,000–$55,000.

How is the two-year program divided?

The program is divided into nine terms. Academic classes are concentrated between rotations and include evening sessions.

What if I have fewer hours of experience by application deadline, should I still apply?

Yes; contact the Director to assess your situation.

How many course hours should I expect to take?

Students are required to complete 630 Course Hours and 1,990 Horticulture Rotation and Internship Hours in order to qualify for graduation.

How many hours of studying can I anticipate?

On horticulture rotation days, students start at 8 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. On class days, students may start at 10 a.m. and finish at 6 or 9 p.m. Students also can expect to have classes some evenings throughout the year. Some courses require homework and studying outside class hours.

Why are some courses taught in the evenings?

Many courses are taught by our expert Horticulture staff. Due to their daytime schedules, they are only free to teach after 4 p.m.

Is it possible to work part-time while I am a student in the School?

Due to the intense schedule of academic courses and work rotations, in addition to various lectures, field trips, and plant ID walks, it’s nearly impossible to hold a part-time job, find time to study, and stay in good academic standing for the two-year program.

What does one recieve after Graduating from the school?

After successfully completing the program, students receive a Diploma in Horticulture from The New York Botanical Garden.

Housing is available in the Bronx and lower Westchester County within a convenient distance from the Garden. Housing is not provided by the School, and out-of-town and international students are advised to secure housing prior to arriving in New York.

When does orientation start?

Orientation starts the last week in January. New students meet staff and become familiar with the Garden’s philosophies, policies, and facilities. Orientation and special group projects with Horticulture continue through February and March to prepare students for their horticulture rotations in the spring.

Does the school provide computer access?

Computers are available 24 hours a day in the Student Room, M-280. Students may be assigned an NYBG e-mail address if desired. In addition, there is Wi-Fi service in the Watson Building and other buildings on campus.

What study and dining facilities are available to students?

Classrooms and academic facilities are in the Watson and Library buildings. The Student Room is available for meal breaks, studying, drafting, and computer use. Horticulture training is carried out at locations throughout the Garden. The Garden’s Pine Tree Café on Garden grounds is open Tuesdays through Sundays, and students enjoy a 20% discount. The Café serves pizza, panini, salads, snacks, and beverages. The Hudson Garden Grill is a more formal dining option on Garden grounds. There are also several moderately priced diners, cafés, and pizzerias within walking distance of the Garden.

Image of the Herbarium staff working on plant specimens.

Meet the Scientists

Science Staff at The New York Botanical Garden

The Science Division of The New York Botanical Garden encompasses several departments and programs and includes more than one hundred scientists, including staff, graduate students, Emeritus Curators, and Affiliated Scientists. All are working toward the Garden’s scientific mission to explore, understand, and conserve the Earth’s vast botanical diversity.

Ambrose, Barbara
bambrose@nybg.org
Specialty: Plant genomics, morphology and development
Current Research Projects:
Evolution and Development in Lycophytes and Ferns
Evolution and Development of Fundamental Reproductive Structures: Sporangia
Fruit Evolution and Development
Transforming Selaginella apoda into a Major Model Species

Armstrong, Kathleen
karmstrong@nybg.org
Specialty: Myanmar, Himalayan and Southeast Asian floristics, systematics and biogeography of Sapotaceae
Current Research Projects:
Bringing Asia to Digital Life: Mobilizing Underrepresented Asian Herbarium Collections in the US to Propel Biodiversity Discovery
Floristic Inventory of a Neglected Biodiversity Hotspot: Myanmar’s Northern Forest Complex
Plant Conservation and Forest Resource Management in Myanmar

Balick, Michael
mbalick@nybg.org
Specialty: Ethnobotany, Poison Plants, Pacific Island Floristics
Current Research Projects:
Plant, Fungal and Linguistic Diversity of Tafea Province, Vanuatu
Plants and People of Micronesia
Plants and People of Vanuatu

Beaury, Evelyn
ebeaury@nybg.org
Specialty: Global change, invasion ecology, spatial modeling, climate change
Current research projects:
Climate Change & Climate Mitigation
Invasion Biogeography
Translational Ecology

Bedoya, Ana Maria
abedoya@nybg.org
Specialty: Plant Systematics, evolution of neotropical plant diversity, natural history, large-sale genetic data and phylogenetic inference

Borsuk, Aleca
aborsuk@nybg.org
Specialty: Plant structure and function, Ecophysiology

Daly, Douglas
ddaly@nybg.org
Specialty: Burseraceae (frankincense family)
Current Research Projects:
Floristic Exploration in Southeast Asia
Leaf Architecture: Applications in Systematics and Forest Management
Project Rondônia and Floristic Exploration in southwest Amazon
Systematic Studies of the Burseraceae
Traditional Communities as Central Partners in the Conservation and Sustainable Management of Amazon Forests
Updating the First Catalogue of the Flora of Acre, Brazil

Diazgranados, Mauricio
mdiazgranados@nybg.org
Specialty: Biodiversity, Biogeography, Conservation, Nature-based Solutions, Taxonomy, and Systematics

Jin, JianJun
jjin@nybg.org
Specialty: Plant systematics, evolutionary genomics, computational biology

Karol, Kenneth
kkarol@nybg.org
Specialty: Green Algal Systematics and Evolution (Charales)
Current Research Projects:
Expansion of the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium to Incorporate Newly Acquired Specimens and Improve Curation
The Green Algae Tree of Life
The Macroalgal Herbarium Consortium: Accessing 150 Years of Specimen Data to Understand Changes in the Marine/Aquatic Environment
Phylogeny and Systematics of the Characeae
Starry Stonewort: Assessing the Threat of an Invasive Freshwater Macroalga in the Northeast

Kelly, Lawrence
lkelly@nybg.org
Specialty: Aristolochiaceae (Birthwort family), Symplocaceae (Sweetleaf family), Saurauia (Actinidiaceae; Kiwi family)
Current Research Projects:
Systematics of Symplocos

New York City EcoFLora

Little, Damon
dlittle@nybg.org
Specialty: Gymnosperms and Bioinformatics
Current Research Projects:
DNA Barcoding of Dietary Supplements
Monographia: Open-Source Software to Automate Revisionary Systematic Studies

headshot (3) McAlvay, Alex
amcalvay@nybg.org
Specialty: Ethnobotany, traditional plant management, domestication, agrobiodiversity
Current Research Projects:
Brassica: Domestication, Weeds, and Evolution
Pacific Northwest Cultural Landscapes
The Shinnecock Ethnobotany Project
The Traditional Grain Mixtures Project
The Language of Land and Life: Connecting Language and Ecology in Wixárika (hch)

Michelangeli, Fabian
fabian@nybg.org
Specialty: Melastomataceae
Current Research Projects:
A phylogenomics approach to resolving one of the world’s most diverse, tropical angiosperm radiations: Melastomataceae
A Complete Web-based Monograph of the Tribe Miconieae (Melastomataceae)

Naczi, Robert
rnaczi@nybg.org
Specialty: Floristics of eastern North America, Systematics and ecology of Cyperaceae, Systematics and ecology of Sarraceniaceae
Current Research Projects:
Conservation Assessment of Intertidal Vascular Plants of the Hudson River Estuary
The New Manual of Vascular Plants Project by NYBG

Oberle, Brad
boberle@nybg.org
Specialty: Forest ecology, carbon cycling, conservation biology
Bromeliad Life History, Nutrient Cycling, and Conservation Biology
CAM photosynthesis, life history and nitrogen cycling in the diverse Neotropical bromeliads
Mangrove Resilience and Restoration
Optimizing Carbon Sequestration in Constructed Forests
Urban Forests Project

Pace, Matthew
mpace@nybg.org
Specialty: New World Orchidaceae, especially Spiranthes, Platanthera, and Lepanthes; New World plant biogeography; citizen scientist inclusive orchid conservation
Current Research Projects:
Bringing Asia to Digital Life: Mobilizing Underrepresented Asian Herbarium Collections in the US to Propel Biodiversity Discovery
Securing and Sharing Biocultural Diversity Collections at The New York Botanical Garden

Plunkett, Gregory
gplunkett@nybg.org
Specialty: Araliaceae, Apiaceae, Pittosporaceae
Current Research Projects:
Evolution and Systematics of the Neotropical Clade of Schefflera (Araliaceae)
Plants and People of Vanuatu

Sanderson, Eric W.
esanderson@nybg.org
Specialty: Landscape and ecosystem ecology
Current Research Projects:
Visionmaker
Welikia
Blue Zones of New York City

Sessa, Emily
esessa@nybg.org
Specialty: Evolution and ecology of plant diversity, Fern systematics
Current Research Projects:
Resolving a paradox of global botanical biodiversity: Why is Africa the odd man out?
Surviving a mass extinction: Lessons from the K-Pg fern spike
Understanding the effects of ploidal level on responses to global change in plants

Torke, Benjamin
btorke@nybg.org
Specialty: Leguminosae (bean family); floristics and species diversity in Amazonia
Current Research Projects:
Conserving Threatened Leguminous Rain Forest Trees in the Middle Magdelena Valley of Colombia
Floristic Inventory of the Tapajos National Forest and Amazonia National Park
Legume Research at The New York Botanical Garden
Phylogenetics and taxonomy of Ormosia
A Systematic Monograph of Swartzia

Ginger Apolo
Curatorial Assistant, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Laura Briscoe
Assistant Director of the Herbarium for the Cryptogamic Herbarium, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Kelcie Brown
Curatorial Assistant, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Leeann Dabydeen
Laboratory Manager, Laboratory for Integrative Biodiversity Research

Victoria Davis
Lab Technician, Cullman Program for Molecular Systematics

Annie Fu
GIS Developer and Systems Auditor

Elizabeth Gjieli
Geographical Information Manager, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Lucja Klebieko
Shipping Supervisor, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Lisa Lall
Secretary, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Claire Lyman
Administrative Manager

Tallia Maglione
Herbarium Aide, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Giulia Mattalia
NYBG – Catalan Institute for Research and Advanced Studies Joint Postdoc

Leanna McMillin
Herbarium Digital Asset Manager, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Jesse Moy
Computer Visualization Artist and Web Designer

Joel Ramirez
Web Developer for Biodiversity Information Management, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Wilson Ramos
Herbarium Shipping Clerk, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Ramos-Bierge, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Plants People and Culture

Hannah Ratcliff
Laboratory Technician, Laboratory for Integrative Biodiversity Research

Edgardo Rivera
Senior Curatorial Assistant, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Lucy Royte
Research Assistant, Center for Conservation and Restoration Ecology

Tynisha Smalls
Laboratory Manager, Laboratory for Integrative Biodiversity Reserach

Nicole Tarnowsky
Assistant Director, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Veliza Vasquez
Administrative Assistant, Center for Plants People and Culture
Project Manager, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Han Wang
Lead Digitizer, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Kimberly Watson
Assistant Director of the Herbarium for Botanical Information Management, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Amy Weiss
Collections Manager, William and Lynda Steere Herbarium

Ash Welch
Herbarium Aide

Angulo, Juan
jangulo@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Angiosperm Systematics

Audi, Lauren
LA2376@nyu.edu
Affiliation: New York University
Specialty: Genomics of plant adaptations

Avila, Fabio Andres
favila@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Angiosperm Systematics

Boggess, Laura
lboggess@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Lichen systematics

Dayanandan, Arun
arun.dayanandan@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale
Specialty: Forest ecology

Flores, Manny
manny.flores@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale University
Specialty: Tropical Plant Physiology

Howland, Jeremy
jhowland@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Lichen systmatics

Johnson, Toni
tleejohnson11@gmail.com
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Ethnobotany and phytochemistry

Mwihaki, John (MJ)
jmwihaki@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Systematics of tree ferns

Paradiso, Lydia
lparadiso@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Systematics of Larix

Rodriguez, Amani
amanilrz@gmail.com
Affiliation: Columbia University
Specialty: Ethnobotany and agroecology

Samra, Kate
ksamra@nybg.org
Affiliation: CUNY
Specialty: Angiosperm systematics

Sathurusinghe, Amaya
amaya.sathurusinghe@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale University
Specialty: Tropical forest ecology

Sheban, Karam
karam.sheban@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale University
Specialty: Climate change and food security

Sondervan, Veronica
vms351@nyu.edu
Affiliation: New York University
Specialty: Phylogenomics

Sorojsrisom, Elissa
ess2239@columbia.edu
Affiliation: Columbia University
Specialty: Evolutionary Developmental Biology

Sparreo, Luke
lsparreo@nybg.org
Affiliation: CUNY
Specialty: Angiosperm Systematics

Surendra, Akshay
akshay.surendra@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale University
Specialty: Ecology of tree distributions

Tan, Stanley
stanley.tan@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale University
Specialty: Tropical forest ecology

Trujillo, Alma
alma.trujillomiranda@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale University
Specialty: Conservation and sustainable management of forest ecosystems

Vardeman, Ella
evardeman@gradcenter.cuny.edu
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Medicinal ethnobotany

Verlynde, Simon
sverlynde@nybg.org
Affiliation: City University of New York
Specialty: Orchid systematics

Woodbury, David
david.woodbury@yale.edu
Affiliation: Yale
Specialty: Forest ecology

Zanghi, Marco
mzanghi55@gmail.com
Affiliation: Columbia University
Specialty: Ethnobotany and conservation

Boom, Brian
bboom@nybg.org
Specialty: Neotropical systematic and economic botany; Rubiaceae; forest inventories
Current Research Projects:
Digitization of Caribbean Plants and Fungi in The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium
New York City EcoFlora

Buck, William
bbuck@nybg.org
Specialty: Pleurocarpus mosses
Current Research Projects:
Bryoflora of Cape Horn Archipelago
North American Lichens and Bryophytes: Sensitive Indicators of Environmental Quality and Change

Halling, Roy
rhalling@nybg.org
Specialty: Agaricales and Boletales (mushrooms, puffballs and related groups)
Current Research Projects:
Bolete Mushrooms Surveys and Revisions
Expansion of the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium to Incorporate Newly Acquired Specimens and Improve Curation
The Macrofungi Collection Consortium: Unlocking a Biodiversity Resource for Understanding Biotic Interactions, Nutrient Cycling and Human Affairs
Macrofungi of Costa Rica
The Microfungi Collections Consortium: A Networked Approach to Digitizing Small Fungi with Large Impacts on the Function and Health of Ecosystems

Henderson, Andrew
ahenderson@nybg.org
Specialty: Arecaeae (Palm family)
Current Research Projects:
Expansion of the New York Botanical Garden Herbarium to Incorporate Newly Acquired Specimens and Improve Curation
Revision of Calamus
Palms of Vietnam

Holmgren, Noel
nholmgren@nybg.org
Specialty: Intermountain Flora; Scrophulariaceae (Beard Tongue family)

Holmgren, Patricia
pholmgren@nybg.org
Specialty: Intermountain Flora

Kallunki, Jacquelyn
jkallunki@nybg.org
Specialty: Rutaceae (Orange family)

Moran, Robbin
rmoran@nybg.org
Specialty: Pteridophytes (Ferns and related groups)
Current Research Projects:
Monographic and Phylogenetic Studies of Elaphoglossum (Dryopteridaceae)
Phylogeny of Non-flowering Plants
Taxonomic Revision and Phylogenetic Study of Campyloneurum (Polypodiaceae)

Padoch, Christine
cpadoch@nybg.org
Specialty: Traditional agriculture, agroforestry and forest management in Amazonia and Southeast Asia
Current Research Projects:
Return to Nanga Jela/Pemulai ke Nanga Jela: The Past and Present of a Sarawak Iban Community and its Diaspora
Transitions to Climate Resilient Landscapes: Reducing and Mitigating Boreal and Tropical Forest Fires to Promote Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Indonesia and the Russian Far East (with Kyoto University)