HSNY EVENTS CALENDAR

Unless otherwise noted, events are held at the Horticultural Society, 148 W 37th Street, 13th floor, New York, NY 10018.

To RSVP for an event or for more information contact Fiona Luhrmann at 212-757-0915x100 or email fluhrmann@hsny.org

May 2008

At the HSNY Gallery in May:

Ricci Albenda: 26 Devoe ends May 23

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Conservation of Our Floristic Diversity: An NYC Wildflower Week Panel Discussion
Celebrate the inaugural NYC Wildflower Week by joining HSNY for an insightful panel discussion. Hear Edward Toth from the Greenbelt Native Plant Center discuss "Local Genotypes in Fragmented Landscapes", Dr. Richard Lynch from the Sweetbay Magnolia Conservancy cover "Rare Plants of NYC", and Dr. Paul Mankiewicz from Gaia Institute address "Conserving the Natural Heritage of the Five Boroughs."
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Free to public

Thursday, May 15, 2008

HSNY Trolley Tour: Community Gardens of the Manhattan Land Trust
Hop aboard a classic trolley, provided by the NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation, and join Alex Feleppa, HSNY Director of Horticulture, and Erica Packard of the Manhattan Land Trust for a tour of four community gardens in Harlem. Learn how both organizations have worked together to improve the quality of life for local neighborhoods through horticulture, outreach, and education.
Please note: Meet at the NW corner of 60th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan
10:00am - 2:00pm
Donations Welcome, RSVP required to fluhrmann@hsny.org, Limit 25 people

Saturday, May 17, 2008

HSNY Trolley Tour: HSNY GreenBranches Learning Gardens
Hop aboard a classic trolley, provided by the NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation, and join Alex Feleppa, for a tour of three GreenBranches Learning Gardens in Brooklyn. Discover the past, present, and future of this unique outreach program that provides local communities city-wide with both beautiful and programmatic garden space outside their public library branches.
Please note: Meet at the NW corner of 60th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan 10:00am - 2:00pm
Donations Welcome, RSVP required to fluhrmann@hsny.org, Limit 25 people

Friday, May 23, 2008

HSNY Movie Screening: Soylent Green
6:30 – 8:30pm
Suggested Donation $5

Saturday, May 31, 2008

HSNY in the Gardens: Cleanup and Dividing Workshop at La Perla Community Garden
Thanks to the partnership between HSNY and the Manhattan Land Trust, HSNY members will join the gardeners of La Perla Community Garden and Alex Feleppa of HSNY for an educational morning and early afternoon of spring maintenance including dividing and transplanting of perennials. HSNY members are encouraged to pitch in and learn proper horticultural techniques. Feel free to bring your pruners and work gloves if you have them.
Please Note: Meet at La Perla Garden, W. 105th Street, jest east of Columbus Avenue.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
HSNY Members Only, RSVP required to fluhrmann@hsny.org, Limit 20 people

June 2008

At the HSNY Gallery in June:

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Monday, June 9, 2008

Vermicomposting: Letting Worms Do the Work, A Demonstration by Dennis Burkhardt
When Dennis Burkhardt lost his garden nine years ago, he turned his hand to composting with worms to stay in touch with nature. If you have already heard of vermicomposting but could not imagine how anyone could ever think of bringing worms into the house, Dennis will demonstrate how easy it is to create your own "black gold" in minimal space with no mess.
Free for Members, $10 for nonmembers
6:00pm -7:30pm
Monday, June 9, 2008

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Flower District Tour and Container Gardening Demonstration
In conjunction with the New York Studio and Floral Arts (www.nyfloralstudio.com), Alex Feleppa will begin this program with a 2 hour tour of the Flower District. Following a break for lunch and shopping, Alex will rpesent and demonstrate do-it-yourself container gardening techniques that you can apply to your own home or garden.
Please Note: Meet at the SW corner of West 28th Street and 6th Avenue in the Flower District
10:00am - 2:30pm
$25 for HSNY members, $45 for nonmembers, RSVP required to fluhrmann@hsny.org, Limit 12 people

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Introduction to Green Walls: A Presentation by G-Sky
You have heard about the green roof movement, but have you heard about green walls? G-Sky's Living Wall product is a Japanese-developed modular system that has been installed worldwide for nearly 10 years. On June 19th, join representatives from G-Sky's New York office and Corporate office in Vancouver - including the company’s president, Chad Sichello - for an informative presentation on green walls. Learn about the components involved, the benefits, and how easy it is to incorporate their system into your own work. A living wall will be on display, and there will be an interactive presentation with plenty of time for questions.
Free for Members, $10 for nonmembers
6:00pm -7:30pm
Thursday, June 19, 2008