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! 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. 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! 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.