NYC Wildflower week

Native plants help define our cities and create a unique sense of place. They are also
critical to urban biodiversity and habitat for wildlife. NYC has already lost over 40% of our native flora. Find out what you can do.

Take photos of wild flora, fauna, and fungi in NYC and share via the hashtag #wildNYC - in partnership with WNYC radio.

Dutchman’s breeches (Dicentra cucullaria)
These white and yellow flowers resemble a pair of pantaloons, hence
their funny common name. Meet more NYC natives.

We report on spring unfolding from Corson's Brook Woods in Staten Island, NYC, for

Read the series

Hosted by the TORREY BOTANICAL SOCIETY. Sponsored by CON EDISON.
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