Natural Areas Conservancy

Join Trees New York and the #ForestForAllNYC Coalition this Thursday, March 27 at 6pm for a webinar on upcoming forestry projects. NAC's Emily Louise Walker will be presenting findings from our recent forest ecological assessment as well as give updates on the Urban Forest Plan. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4c0Ty5o

"Our natural areas contain 5 million of New York City's 7 million trees," said Senior Manager of External Affairs Emily Walker at last week's #PlayFair rally. "They absorb 22% of New York City stormwater, 70% of the city's carbon. We are not caring for these spaces the way they are caring for us." Watch Emily's full remarks: https://lnkd.in/eaS72pyn #ParksPowerNYC

Drum roll please...?? introducing the NAC's first-ever Junior Board! This group includes early-mid career professionals who feel passionate about the NAC’s mission and are eager to take on a leadership role in the nonprofit sector. We’re excited to work with these champions of nature! See the full list of Junior Board members on our website: https://lnkd.in/eS9W_C2R

NAC staff braved the wind today for a trail blazing outing in #HighlandPark, Queens! Led by our trail crew Gabe, Josh, and Melissa, we blazed 2 miles of trail across the park. ???? Trail blazing helps to make parks more navigable for visitors and is an important step in formalization. Learn more about our trail blazing efforts across the city: https://lnkd.in/eThhUwP7

Happy World Frog Day! ?? Today we're sharing our appreciation for Spring Peepers! ?? These small tree frogs come out of hibernation in the spring for mating season. Male Spring Peepers attract females with their distinct rapid whistling call, which is truly a delight to hear in person! ??Listen to their chorus: https://lnkd.in/erjeNSHp ??Read our latest blog post for 3 NYC natural areas you can hear Spring Peepers: https://bit.ly/4kVqvnT

Join the #ClimateWorksforAll coalition on March 31 for a Climate Justice Mayoral Forum in Long Island City! Hear from candidates on key issues such as climate, jobs, and environmental justice. ??? Monday, 3/31 ??CUNY School of Law ?? 6:30pm RSVP: https://bit.ly/4239D7c

Our city's parks and natural areas can't take care of themselves! Parks workers are vital in keeping our green spaces clean, maintaining trails, and ensuring our local ecology is thriving. One of our main budget asks for 2025 is to restore $2.5 million in permanent, baselined funding for 51 forestry management staff that were eliminated last year. Add your voice to this cause and join us at the upcoming #PlayFair rally on Thursday: bit.ly/ParksRally317 #ParksPowerNYC #Workers

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New York City has been recognized for the 29th year in a row as a #TreeCityUSA by the Arbor Day Foundation! This distinction celebrates NYC's commitment to expanding tree cover and advocating for trees in our city's policy and investments. We are honored to be part of a community of practitioners, researchers, and advocates working towards a more sustainable city. Learn more about Tree City USA: https://bit.ly/4bsM2A8

??RALLY with us and the #PlayFair Coalition on 3/20 and testify at the New York City Council preliminary budget hearing to demand NYC Department of Parks & Recreation budget restorations and investment! #ParksPowerNYC ??Thursday, 3/20 ??City Hall Steps ??Rally: 12pm-1pm ??Budget Hearing: 1pm RSVP: bit.ly/ParksRally317