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New York Botanical Garden Debuts Its Sustainable Native Plant Garden

Fordham

May 06, 2013

New York Botanical Garden Debuts Its Sustainable Native Plant Garden

The new 3.5-acre garden contains hundreds of plant species native to the Northeast.

Tree Giveaway Lets Bronxites Beautify Their Backyards, Parks and Gardens

Hunts Point

March 29, 2013

Tree Giveaway Lets Bronxites Beautify Their Backyards, Parks and Gardens

New York Restoration Project will offer 625 free trees at various Bronx sites from March 30 to April 28.

'Holiday Train Show' Chugs to Life at the New York Botanical Garden

Fordham

November 14, 2012

'Holiday Train Show' Chugs to Life at the New York Botanical Garden

The popular annual display, which features 140 building replicas made of plant parts, opens Saturday.

Cleanup Continues at Bronx Parks Battered by Sandy and Nor'easter

Pelham Parkway

November 09, 2012

Cleanup Continues at Bronx Parks Battered by Sandy and Nor'easter

Several parks lost dozens of trees, but hundredes of volunteers have helped clean up.

Vintage Postcards Show Scenes of Early Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden

Bedford Park

September 02, 2012

Vintage Postcards Show Scenes of Early Bronx Zoo, Botanical Garden

The Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden launched a digital archive of old postcards.

Volunteers Battle Invasive Plants in the Bronx River Forest

Olinville

August 15, 2012

Volunteers Battle Invasive Plants in the Bronx River Forest

The Japanese knotweed must be destroyed to protect land along the Bronx River.

Last-Minute Guide to Summer Day Camps and Kids Activities

New York City

July 12, 2012

Last-Minute Guide to Summer Day Camps and Kids Activities

DNAinfo has a guide of last-minute day camps and classes for kids this summer.   

 
A Summer Guide to a Flowering Oasis in The Bronx

Bedford Park

July 03, 2012

A Summer Guide to a Flowering Oasis in The Bronx

Summer is the perfect time to take in the Botanical Garden's 250 acres of shaded natural beauty.
Hops Grown in the Bronx Will Bring Truly Local Beer to Brewery

Mott Haven

June 19, 2012

Hops Grown in the Bronx Will Bring Truly Local Beer to Brewery

The Bronx Brewery is growing its own hops at community gardens across the Bronx this summer.
Bronx Beep Slams Conn. Newspaper's 'Libelous' Article About The Bronx

Fordham

June 13, 2012

Bronx Beep Slams Conn. Newspaper's 'Libelous' Article About The Bronx

Boro President Ruben Diaz Jr. said Deyan Ranko Brashich's article on a "frayed" Bronx was "outrageous."
Military Personal Get Free Access to City Museums this Summer

New York City

May 23, 2012

Military Personal Get Free Access to City Museums this Summer

Active duty members and their families will get free admission to dozens of city museums.
Bronx Week Brings Shows, Tours and Celebrations to the Borough

Concourse

May 07, 2012

Bronx Week Brings Shows, Tours and Celebrations to the Borough

The free and ticketed events begin Thursday and conclude with a parade and festival on May 20.
200 Kayakers and Canoers Ready to Paddle in 'Amazing Bronx River Flotilla'

Olinville

May 04, 2012

200 Kayakers and Canoers Ready to Paddle in 'Amazing Bronx River Flotilla'

The 13th annual Amazing Bronx River Flotilla launches Saturday at 10 a.m.

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