History & People

The Scientific Legacy of Scott Mori

Posted in History & People, Plant Science

The NYBG community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and treasured colleague, Scott A. Mori, Ph.D. Read More

Americans with Disabilities Act at 30

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July 26th marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights legislation guarantees people with disabilities equal access and ... Read More

Small Treasures from the Rare Book Room: Five Hundred Points of Husbandry

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Five Hundred Points of Husbandry … by Thomas Tusser is an almanac of common sense advice on farming and daily life in rural England which ... Read More

Queering Botanical Science: A Recap

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On Friday, June 26, 2020, the Humanities Institute, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, offered the webinar Queering Botanical Science: A Discussion in Celebration ... Read More

Queering Botanical Science: A Discussion in Celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Posted in History & People, Videos

In celebration of Pride Month, enjoy "Queering Botanical Science," a webinar recorded on Friday, June 26 that brought four experts to the table for a ... Read More

Painting the Rose Garden: A Conversation with James Gurney 

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Longtime plein-air painter and friend of the Garden James Gurney has guided and inspired many artists, as well as visitors, through NYBG’s annual Plein-Air Invitational. Read More

NYBG Scientist and Trustee Win American Horticultural Society Awards

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A senior scientist and a Trustee of The New York Botanical Garden are among this year’s recipients of awards presented by the American Horticulture Society ... Read More

Revisiting NYBG’s 4th Annual Plein-Air Invitational: Sketching Lilacs with James Gurney

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While we cannot come together this season to enjoy the artwork up close, we invite you to explore past plein-air painting activities at NYBG, and ... Read More

UnladyLike2020: Ynes Mexia

Posted in History & People, Plant Science

Ynes Mexia was an early 20th-century Mexican-American botanist and pioneering conservationist. UnladyLike2020, an innovative multimedia series created, produced, and directed by award-winning Documentary Filmmaker Charlotte ... Read More

A Message from Yayoi Kusama

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Today, with the world facing COVID-19, I feel the necessity to address it with this message. Read More