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We champion & protect NYC’s 20k acres of forests and wetlands to create a sustainable future here and across the nation. Subscribe to NAC news: bit.ly/NAC-news

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The The Chief outlines how budget cuts to Parks could be exacerbating NYC's brush fires. Our ED @scharloppowers said funds “could certainly diminish the likelihood of fires and could absolutely increase the resilience and recovery." Read more: bit.ly/3VbBSwF

The <a href="/TheChiefLeader/">The Chief</a> outlines how budget cuts to Parks could be exacerbating NYC's brush fires. Our ED @scharloppowers said funds “could certainly diminish the likelihood of fires and could absolutely increase the resilience and recovery." Read more: bit.ly/3VbBSwF
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✨Mystery Plants Pt. 2🌿 Sarah and Lydia are back investigating 10yr old plant samples! Watch as they compare Wild bergamot vs. American ground nut and Cinnamon fern vs. Lady fern. For EA 2.0, we must fill in blanks in the data to assess change over time: bit.ly/3yoo35W

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Wetlands THEN vs. NOW. There are 6,200 acres of wetlands in NYC, but since the arrival of European colonists, 90% have been lost. By the 2050s it's predicted sea-level rise will drown many remaining tidal wetlands. We must protect what's left! Learn more: bit.ly/3CdvwXa

Wetlands THEN vs. NOW. There are 6,200 acres of wetlands in NYC, but since the arrival of European colonists, 90% have been lost. By the 2050s it's predicted sea-level rise will drown many remaining tidal wetlands. We must protect what's left! Learn more: bit.ly/3CdvwXa
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Interns this summer gained valuable experience collecting data on the effectiveness of natural and nature-based features, which will inform environmental practitioners on how to make resilient shorelines. We need your help, too! Donate to support: bit.ly/49ilAYx

Interns this summer gained valuable experience collecting data on the effectiveness of natural and nature-based features, which will inform environmental practitioners on how to make resilient shorelines. We need your help, too! Donate to support: bit.ly/49ilAYx
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We had a great day at #GreenbeltNativePlantCenter with Nespresso USA and American Forests volunteers! We helped collect seeds from branches and transferred seedlings. Thanks to all who came out! Learn more: bit.ly/4aWmY3z 📸 Aleksandr Watson and American Forests

We had a great day at #GreenbeltNativePlantCenter with <a href="/NespressoUSA/">Nespresso USA</a> and <a href="/AmericanForests/">American Forests</a> volunteers! We helped collect seeds from branches and transferred seedlings. Thanks to all who came out! Learn more: bit.ly/4aWmY3z

📸 Aleksandr Watson and American Forests
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We're #TalkingTreeBuds! Join The NAC's Melissa in Inwood Hill Park, where she shares secrets to IDing trees by their buds—a particularly handy skill in winter when there are less leaves or fruit on branches. First up is the tulip tree, with a bud that looks like a duck's bill! 🦆

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Giselle and Naiyiri have seen first hand the impact of our HS and CUNY internships. Interns gain valuable field experience, contribute to research, and develop a deeper connection to NYC’s natural areas. Donate to help our interns achieve their goals: bit.ly/49ilAYx

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The NAC staff celebrated the winter season together in Bryant Park! Nothing like hot apple cider and the magic of the winter village to get us in the holiday spirit. Proud of this team who have worked tirelessly this year to champion natural areas across NYC. 💚

The NAC staff celebrated the winter season together in <a href="/bryantparknyc/">Bryant Park</a>! Nothing like hot apple cider and the magic of the winter village to get us in the holiday spirit. Proud of this team who have worked tirelessly this year to champion natural areas across NYC. 💚
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Apply to be our next Urban Forest Plan Community Engagement Fellow! This role will help support NAC's community engagement efforts highlighting the intersection between people and nature to develop New York City’s first ever Urban Forest Plan (UFP). Apply: bit.ly/NAC-jobs

Apply to be our next Urban Forest Plan Community Engagement Fellow! This role will help support NAC's community engagement efforts highlighting the intersection between people and nature to develop New York City’s first ever Urban Forest Plan (UFP). Apply: bit.ly/NAC-jobs
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Last fall, @TPL_org released a report that looked at Parks investment in U.S. cities, and how that correlated to economic vitality. The findings were clear; more investment had a positive impact on the workforce, businesses, and overall quality of life: bit.ly/49pyq7A

Last fall, @TPL_org released a report that looked at Parks investment in U.S. cities, and how that correlated to economic vitality. The findings were clear; more investment had a positive impact on the workforce, businesses, and overall quality of life: bit.ly/49pyq7A
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At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NAC interns are working with the #GreenbeltNativePlantCenter in Staten Island to establish, cultivate, and harvest plants being grown in the beach grass nursery. Help support this growth: bit.ly/49ilAYx

At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NAC interns are working with the #GreenbeltNativePlantCenter in Staten Island to establish, cultivate, and harvest plants being grown in the beach grass nursery. Help support this growth: bit.ly/49ilAYx
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Keep your eyes peeled this winter for active wildlife! From great horned owls to downy woodpeckers, there's plenty out there to delight in the colder seasons of New York City. Revisit our blog post on winter wildlife for a full list of fauna you may see: bit.ly/4ixtxgX

Keep your eyes peeled this winter for active wildlife! From great horned owls to downy woodpeckers, there's plenty out there to delight in the colder seasons of New York City. 

Revisit our blog post on winter wildlife for a full list of fauna you may see: bit.ly/4ixtxgX
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In 2024, we added 2 cities to the FiC network and provided ongoing training, technical assistance and resources. FiC allows us to collectively research natural areas and advocate for their protection. Donate to help this effort before the year is up! bit.ly/49ilAYx

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Happy New Year from the NAC! We're excited for another year of tree hugging and advocating for our city's beautiful, vital, and precious natural areas. If you'd happily join Helen, Emily, Kate, and Naiyiri on the subway to to your nearest park, give us a 💚 in the comments.

Happy New Year from the NAC! We're excited for another year of tree hugging and advocating for our city's beautiful, vital, and precious natural areas. If you'd happily join Helen, Emily, Kate, and Naiyiri on the subway to to your nearest park,  give us a 💚 in the comments.
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#TalkingTreeBuds returns with the white ash tree! ❄️🌳 On your next stroll through the forest, keep your eyes peeled for an arrowhead shaped bud, which offers an ID clue in the winter months. Have you seen any white ash in your local park? Let us know in the comments!

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A new study examines the impact trees have on cooling temperatures on a city-wide scale. Researchers found that even a 1% increase in tree canopy could decrease nearby temperatures by up to 0.57 °C. Read more: bit.ly/407xDUM

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Get ready for @nycparks #Mulchfest Chipping Weekend! This is your last chance to recycle your holiday tree into wood chips. If you visit a chipping site this wknd, you'll be able to take home a bag of your own mulch! 🌲 Find your nearest chipping site: bit.ly/4a55rGy

Get ready for @nycparks #Mulchfest Chipping Weekend! This is your last chance to recycle your holiday tree into wood chips. If you visit a chipping site this wknd, you'll be able to take home a bag of your own mulch! 🌲

Find your nearest chipping site: bit.ly/4a55rGy
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Keep your eyes peeled for a tree bud in the shape of a paintbrush and you may spot an American beech tree! Join Melissa, Trails Volunteer Coordinator in Inwood Hill Park for another #TalkingTreeBuds lesson that will take you one step closer to becoming a tree expert!