Making NYC a Nature City
March 19 @ 5:30 am – 8:00 pm
Location: Elebash Recital Hall, CUNY Graduate Center
Cost: Free (Registration Required)
Overview
In a city often defined by its skyline, the “Making NYC a Nature City” symposium shifts the focus to the vital, yet often undervalued, biodiversity within the five boroughs. This event brings together a diverse panel of scientists, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss how New York can transition from a concrete jungle to a thriving “Nature City.”
Featured Speakers
The panel features a wide range of experts across the environmental sector, including:
- Marielle Anzelone (NYC Biodiversity Task Force)
- Novem Auyeung (NYC Parks)
- Brett Branco (Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay)
- Sara Evans (Green-Wood Cemetery)
- Aurelia Casey (Gowanus Canal Conservancy)
- Jessica Kaplan (Riverside Park Conservancy)
- Kelly Vilar (Staten Island Urban Center)
- Adam Guzman (Hunter College)