The New York Restoration Project was founded in 1995 by Bette Midler to restore, revitalize, and develop under-resourced parks and community gardens throughout New York City's five boroughs, ensuring that all residents have access to green spaces. The organization has already planted 300,000 trees and plans to plant 1 million more as part of the MillionTreesNYC initiative. Videos on the organization's website show Bette Midler celebrating the project's work at annual picnics.
2. Founder and When Founded
The New York Restoration Project was
founded by Bette Midler
It was founded in 1995
3. Mission Statement
New York Restoration Project (NYRP) carries out Founder Bette
Midlers dream of a cleaner, greener New York City. To that end,
NYRP restores, revitalizes and develops under-resourced parks and
community gardens throughout the citys five boroughs, working to
ensure that every New York City resident, family and neighborhood
has access to vibrant, green spaces. By providing enriching
educational and community programming, NYRP also works to instill
both individual and civic respect for nature and responsibility for
contributing to New York Citys environmental sustainability.
4. Cool Facts About the Project
The New York Restoration project has
planted 300,000 trees already
They plan on planting at least 1 million
trees in New York!!!
The are the leaders of the
MillionTreesNYC foundation
5. Videos
Bette spending time with everyone that
has helped her with the project at the 12th
annual New York Restoration picnic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysrq-
RpEjnI