NYC Wildflower Week
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Check out some photos from the week’s events, and read what the press had to say about the first annual New York City Wildflower Week!
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NYC Wildflower Week celebrates all things green and wild in the Big Apple—the hundreds of native flowers, trees, shrubs and grasses that call NYC home. It's a week of inspired environmental learning, with dozens of free activities, walks and talks for all New Yorkers to enjoy. Hosted by the Torrey Botanical Society.


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Why are native plants important? Join us for free lectures by experts in the botanical field at venues around the City.



 
Let your kids go wild – learning about native plants through fun events staged in all five boroughs on Saturday May 10th!

lectures+learning children's events
Join us for activities at WFW headquarters: the Native Plant Display Garden in Union Square Park. Learn about gardening with native plants on Saturday, May 3 and pick up a free flower on Sunday, May 4th!
 
Walk on the wild side! Let our guides introduce you to native plant life in local natural areas.