Who We Are & What We Do
Every May, NYC Wildflower Week presents free live events to showcase the 778 native plants that grow wild in 53,000 acres of open space. We want to help New Yorkers to get to know the nature in their own backyard and encourage them to protect these plants for future generations.
Mission
NYC Wildflower Week connects New Yorkers to their local environment and advocates for an urban landscape that is equitable, beautiful, and ecologically resilient.
Values
Community
Partnering with grassroots to create greener spaces in NYC neighborhoods.
Health
Embracing local biodiversity boosts New Yorkers' well-being .
Ecology
Raising ecological awareness creates a more resilient city.
Equity
Working towards equal access to nature for all
New Yorkers.
Meet the Team
Mariellé Anzelone
Executive Director, Founder
Advisory Board
In the News
Fiscal Sponsor - the Torrey Botanical Society
NYC Wildflower Week is hosted by the Torrey Botanical Society as a way to re-engage New Yorkers with the natural heritage so beloved by our namesake, John Torrey.
The Society promotes the exploration and study of plant life, with particular focus on the flora of the New York City metro area. Today, it fosters and supports floristic curiosity through indoor meetings (lectures), outdoor meetings (plant walks), fellowships that support graduate study, and publications. For more information: www.torreybotanical.org
Collaborator: Elizabeth Daggar, Electrofork
Special thanks to: Becky Hrdy, Past-Treasurer, Torrey Botanical Society