Trees New York (TNY) is an environmental and urban forestry nonprofit organization. Our mission is to plant, preserve and protect New York City's neighborhood trees through education, active citizen participation and advocacy.

Trees New York in Action
November 2008
Trees New York Plants 361 Trees in the Bronx

Greening the Bronx

This fall, in partnership with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) TNY is planting 361 trees on the Mill Brook, Mitchell, Patterson, and Forest in the Bronx.  Bronx residents will now be able to enjoy a variety of trees including Tulip trees, Crabapples, Callery Pears, Lindens, Pin Oaks and Chinese Scholar trees.

Local volunteers will be trained to care for the newly planted trees. The trees will be studied to measure their environmental impact on the urban heat island effect, air pollution and energy usage.  If you would like to get involved and learn how to steward these newly planted trees, please email nelson@treesny.org

Winter Events

Author’s Workshop & Book Signing
The Arsenal in Central Park, 64th Street and Fifth Avenue
Thursday, December 4th, 2008, 6-8 pm — Leslie Day, naturalist and author of the Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City will give an overview on the importance and the uniqueness of New York City’s urban environments. Join us and learn about the hidden natural wonders that are a part of the largest city in the United States. Light refreshments will be served.

Author’s Lecture
The Arsenal in Central Park, 64th Street and Fifth Avenue
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, 6-8 pm — William Logan, certified Consulting Arborist, Author and owner of Urban Arborists Inc. will host a discussion on New York City’s urban forest. Light refreshments will be served.

Winter Tree Identification & Care
The Arsenal in Central Park, 64th Street and Fifth Avenue
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009, 6-8 pm — Please join us for a workshop about winter tree identification and care with TNY’s Education Director and certified arborist Samuel A. Bishop II. Samuel will address how to identify common street trees in the winter, as well as how to give your tree the care it needs to be at its best come spring. Light refreshments will be served.

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Autumn Tree Tip

Don’t forget to water your trees in the fall. Roots will continue to grow until the soil hits about 40 degrees ferenheight and even as the leaves change color and fall, they are actively breaking down the compounds stored within the wood of the tree for next year. Lower temperatures mean that there is less demand on the tree for water, but we are also having less frequent rains than in the summer. Water at 2/3 to ½ the rate you would in the summer and help your tree finish off the year strong.

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