NYBG EcoFlora Update June 28, 2018
Over 2,000 Spicebush and Sassafras were observed during the LOOK FOR LAUREL EcoQuest and the Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly was observed over 31 times. Congratulations to the top five observers @nycnatureobserver (790), @spritelink (778), @elizajsyh (202), @plnthunter22 (184) and @ansel_oommen (76)!
The July EcoQuest is TRACKING TREE OF HEAVEN.
Here are some upcoming NYC EcoFlora events you may be interested in:
Saturday, July 14
We will explore the urban wilds of Newtown Creek documenting as many Ailanthus trees as possible. The Tree of Heaven is a host for the highly destructive Spotted Lantern Fly (Lycorma delicatula) a pest not yet found in New York. Our hosts, the Newtown Creek Alliance will give a brief history of the site and share their work to bring the creek back to life. RSVP here.
Friday, August 3
On August 3, 2018, The New York Botanical Garden will hold the First Annual New York City EcoFlora Conference. This event will be an update on the progress of the first year of NYC EcoFlora Project, and a celebration of the many citizen scientists who have made original observations of Nature in New York City. RSVP here.
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