Sixth Annual EcoFlora Conference:

the Future of New York City Flora: Threats and Opportunities

Friday, September 15, 10am-12pm (virtual)

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Join the New York City EcoFlora project for our sixth annual conference, focused on the future of New York City’s flora. Our speakers will explore the current and historic state of the City’s plants, the threats they face, and opportunities for us to better understand and conserve them, in order to cultivate a flourishing future for our city.

There will be five 15 minute talks, followed by a Q&A.

Speakers & Presentations

Biodiversity in the Concrete Jungle: Global to Local Drivers of Floras Across the World’s Cities
Dr. Myla Aronson, Rutgers University

The Spontaneous Flora of New York City: Exploring Past and Present
Lydia Paradiso, NYBG

New Features of the EcoFlora Symbiota Portal
Dr. Chris Tyrrell, freelance developer

Nature Your City: Making New York City Better for People and Plants
Dr. Eric Sanderson, NYBG

Sowing Seeds: Inspired Projects Helping to Ensure a Diverse Flora
Clara Holmes, NYC Parks

The event will be recorded and available to view on YouTube following the event.