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Check out our new episode of #PlantPeople, where author and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer and host Jennifer Bernstein, NYBG CEO & President, explore the things ancient plantlife like moss can teach us about surviving and truly thriving as people: www.nybg.org/plantpeople/...

From the tallest chestnut trees to the strangest pitcher plants, the botanical world is FULL of fascinating stories. And for our third season on Plant People, we’re doing a deep dive on a different plant each episode. 🎧🌿

Tune in every other week starting February 2. www.nybg.org/plantpeople

High-performance living plant collections require a globally integrated data ecosystem to meet twenty-first-century challenges - Nature Plants Living plant collections hold an immense wealth of plant diversity and have critical educational, scientific and conservation roles. This Perspective examines current data management practices of livi...

NYBG's @mauriciodiazgra.bsky.social and Colin Khoury were co-authors of a new Nature Plants Perspective that outlines a vision for a globally integrated, community-governed data ecosystem for living plant collections.

Learn more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

NYBG Science Year in Review: 2025 | New York Botanical Garden In 2025, NYBG launched a new Science Strategy, a pathway through 2030 to position the Garden as an innovator in future science and research conservation.

From discovering all-new species to digitizing tens of thousands of new plant specimens, participating in climate and biodiversity conferences around the world, and launching an all-new Science Strategy, 2025 was a busy year for plant science at NYBG!

Learn more: www.nybg.org/planttalk/ny...

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It’s our pleasure to announce that Todd Forrest, NYBG’s Arthur Ross Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections, has been honored with The Garden Club of America's 2026 Medal of Honor.

Please join us in congratulating Todd on this well-earned recognition!

Resolving reticulate evolutionary histories of polyploid species of Azorella (Apiaceae) endemic to New Zealand Genera with species of multiple ploidy levels provide models to understand successive rounds of whole genome duplication leading to intricate reticula…

Gregory Plunkett and former NYBG post-doc Antoine Nicholas had a study published in "Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution" focused on the evolution of species of Azorella (Apiaceae) endemic to New Zealand, demonstrating two dispersals of the genus from South America.

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NYBG's @mauriciodiazgra.bsky.social was recently featured in Redagricola in a profile highlighting not only Mauricio’s career path, but also the impactful scientific work being carried out at NYBG.

Read the article here: redagricola.com/al-servicio-...

Why Botanical Gardens Matter in Global Climate Policy: NYBG at COP30 in Belém, Brazil | New York Botanical Garden By Luis Calzadilla, Senior Director of External Relations and Engagement, NYBG and Elena Garofalo, Associate Vice President of Foundation Relations, NYBG When the world gathered in Belém do Pará, Braz...

The UN’s #COP30 conference just concluded in Belém, Brazil, where representatives from NYBG were in attendance, sharing the ways in which plants are integral to tackling the climate crisis. Check out our recap on Plant Talk to learn more about the importance of botanical gardens to this effort.

We’re a proud partner of Botanic Gardens Conservation International, @usbotanicgarden.bsky.social, @croptrust.bsky.social, & @fao.org on the GCCFP to strengthen food security & biodiversity conservation—and excited for its global 11/22 launch in Peru as part of the @planttreaty.bsky.social session.

YouTube video by CAF -banco de desarrollo de Latam y el Caribe- Nurturing Nature The Role of Botanical Gardens in Climate Resilience | COP30

During #COP30, NYBG's Emma Grover moderated a discussion between @ewsanderson.bsky.social and Dr. Alexandre of @rbgkew.bsky.social. They joined CAF to discuss the unique roles of botanical gardens in scaling nature-based solutions for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change.

A red and green book cover reading "Plants, People and Culture in Tafea Province, Vanuatu / Ol Plant, Pipol, mo Kalja blong Tafea"

Four people pose for a photo in a green, tropical locale while holding a copy of a recently published book. Two of them wear bright green, floral-printed wraps.

Six people hold copies of a recently published book while posing for a photo at the launch

As part of #ClimateWeek, NYBG President Jennifer Bernstein and Dr. Michael Balick, together with representatives from the Vanuatu government, officially launched the two-volume book "Plants, People and Culture in Tafea Province, Vanuatu" by Balick, Dr. Gregory Plunkett, and Vanuatu collaborators.

Plant People: Episode 10 | Ecotourism: Inspiring a Plant-Powered Economy We're wrapping up Season 2 with NYBG's Chief Science Officer, Mauricio Díazgranados, Ph.D., who discusses how engaging with nature through travel makes us more inclined to protect it—and the ways that...

One aspect of the discussions taking place at #COP30 in Brazil is how we can turn tourism into a net positive—for the benefit of nature and local economies. You can dive deeper on the concept of ecotourism our Season 2 episode of Plant People with Dr. Mauricio Diazgranados here!

More Than Flowers: GreenSchool and Cultural After-School Adventures Grow a Climate-Smart Garden | New York Botanical Garden Tai Montanarella is the Marian S. Haskell Associate Director of School and Out-of-School Programs. In May, The New York Times hailed the opening of NYBG’s spring exhibition, Van Gogh’s Flowers, with t...

While we're discussing the future of our planet's health and biodiversity on stage at #COP30, we're working to be climate-smart here on the ground in the Bronx, too. See how our GreenSchool and Bronx Green-Up are part of the solution.

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Tomorrow’s climate and biodiversity leaders are growing here at NYBG—and answering #COP30’s call for long-term action. Learn how the Garden is cultivating the next generation of botanists: www.nybg.org/plant-resear...

Today at #COP30, NYBG’s @ewsanderson.bsky.social and @rbgkew.bsky.social’s Alexandre Antonelli discussed how plant-based approaches to mitigate and adapt to climate change can be scaled through the unique capacities of botanical gardens.

YouTube video by New York Botanical Garden Accelerating Species Discovery with AI

Hear from @ebsessa.bsky.social, Ph.D., Patricia K. Holmgren Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium, as she discusses how the Garden is using a grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to revolutionize collections-based discovery at NYBG, and more.

#aiforclimateandnature #sustainability #innovation | Bezos Earth Fund Today marks a key milestone in the Bezos Earth Fund’s mission to accelerate climate and nature solutions through innovation. We’re proud to announce 15 Phase II recipients of the AI for Climate and N...

We’re honored to be among 15 recipients of Phase II of the Bezos Earth Fund's AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge. Learn more about how we're putting this grant to work building scalable, open-access tools that can transform biodiversity science and conservation planning.

Guyana, Suriname & Trinidad Beds: Growing Memory, Belonging, Access and Joy in the Global Gardens | New York Botanical Garden On my first visit back to the Caribbean in 2005 after immigrating here, I stepped off a plane in Trinidad and was struck by a visceral reaction I didn’t expect. Right at the airport, the sight of a si...

After years of visiting NYBG as a sanctuary in the city for open air and exploration in nature, Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad of Accessible Travel NYC was invited, along with her family, to take part in our Global Gardens program in the Edible Academy.

Learn more.

What New York Can Do to Survive Flooding Adaptation is a matter of survival, and the city may have to throw every solution available at a worsening situation.

On @nytimes.com, hear from @ewsanderson.bsky.social, VP for Urban Conservation Strategy, as he shares how understanding NYC’s past topography—and expanding our imagination as to what nature can do in the future—benefits ongoing efforts to answer the flooding question.

The Signal Listener's Choice Award needs YOU I just voted for this finalist to win a Signal Listener's Choice Award. You should too.

Our second season of Plant People—NYBG’s first podcast—is nominated for a Signal Award for the second year in a row! We’re so excited to be nominated in the Sustainability & Environment category, and we need your help to bring home the trophy.

Vote here!

We’re launching a new global collaboration: the Global Conservation Consortium for Food Plants. We’re proud to partner with Botanic Gardens Conservation International, U.S. Botanic Garden, @croptrust.bsky.social, and @fao.org to enhance our food security the world over. www.nybg.org/planttalk/gl...

Climate Week 2025 Join NYBG during Climate Week NYC 2025—where we bring together the community and experts to harness the power of plants for climate solutions.

Welcome to #ClimateWeek2025 at NYBG—where we bring together the community and experts to harness the power of plants for climate solutions.

This September, join NYBG during #ClimateWeek NYC 2025—where we bring together the community and scientific experts to harness the power of plants for climate solutions. 🌎

Learn more and register for our special events: www.nybg.org/event/climat...

New species of Mexican and Central American Goodyera (Orchidaceae) - Brittonia The Goodyera striata species complex (Orchidaceae) is distributed throughout Mexico and Mesoamerica. During the course of a systematic review of Goodyera from Mexico and Central America, it became app...

Associate Curator of the Herbarium Matthew Pace recently described two new species of orchid from Mexico and Guatemala: Goodyera mexitesselata and Goodyera ixcanula. The description of these two new species brings the number of regional species to 12.

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We were proud to have Kenneth R. Otero Walker, Herbarium Project Manager, at the 2025 Conference of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) in Baltimore, Maryland—where he delivered a presentation on “Ethical Considerations of Digitizing Tradition Ecological Knowledge in Biocultural Collections."

At BOTANY 2025, NYBG's Cecilia Zumajo organized the symposium: "Evolutionary history of Gnetales" comprised of 6 talks & 8 speakers. She was joined by her mentee, Ormary Alvarez, who presented her research poster titled "Ovule development in the 'living fossil' Wollemia" 👏🌲 #NYBGscience

Sunflowers are full of secrets 🕵️‍♀️🌻 I had a blast making this for @nybg.bsky.social 's Van Gogh's Flowers exhibit, where you can see all the 🌻🌻🌻 shine through Oct. 26th!

#scicomm 🧪 #nationalsunflowerday #botany

NYC subway geyser caused by ancient Manhattan stream The 28th Street station on the 1 line is uniquely vulnerable to flooding.

Learn how decisions to pave over wetlands in the 19th century, paired with climate change, have left us in a pickle when it comes to flooding in NYC.

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Together with Botanic Gardens Conservation International, we've launched a global survey to understand and amplify the role of botanical gardens in ecological restoration. We invite all gardens to participate and help shape future priorities for collective action: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JS6GNMN

YouTube video by Global Mangrove Alliance eDNA Biodiversity Monitoring with Dr. Brad Oberle

NYBG's Brad Oberle joined @globalmangroves.bsky.social's Science to Policy Webinar on the genetic footprints (eDNA) left in the air, soil, & water by organisms, & how it can be harnessed to improve mangrove biodiversity monitoring 🧬📝 Watch here! --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmpA... #NYBGscience 🐟🍄‍🟫🦟