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In Highbridge Park this Earth\u00a0<\/span>Month<\/span>, a group of Bloomberg volunteers worked alongside the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) to plant more than 100 native trees and shrubs, supporting the organization\u2019s mission to expand access to green space across New York City<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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While the day centered on hands-on service, the broader goal is to help New York City neighborhoods stay cooler and healthier. Trees are a vital part of the city\u2019s infrastructure, helping reduce extreme heat and improve air quality. In areas with limited tree cover, the urban heat island effect can make neighborhoods significantly warmer than others.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A partnership focused on equity and impact<\/h2>\n

The collaboration between Bloomberg and NYRP has evolved over\u00a0nearly two\u00a0decades. What began with the\u00a0MillionTreesNYC\u00a0initiative, launched under Mayor Mike Bloomberg in 2007 as part of PlaNYC, has shifted toward a more targeted approach focused on canopy equity, prioritizing neighborhoods with less access to green space and greater exposure to extreme heat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTree canopy is\u00a0essential\u00a0infrastructure for New York City,\u201d said Lynn Bodnar Kelly, NYRP\u2019s Executive Director. \u201cBy working with committed partners like Bloomberg and engaging directly with local communities\u202fto\u202freach the\u00a0city’s goal of 30\u00a0percent\u00a0canopy cover,\u202fwe are helping neighborhoods become more resilient, block by block.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the most unique aspects of this partnership is that it extends beyond public parks. Growing the urban forest requires participation from residents. To meet this need, NYRP, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, has distributed more than 78,500 free trees to New Yorkers as of 2025.\u00a0In 2026, NYRP is distributing 3,750 trees across all five boroughs from April 4 through May 16, empowering residents to plant trees in their own yards and community gardens. Learn more about NYRP\u2019s annual tree giveaway\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Building a more resilient urban ecosystem<\/h2>\n

The trees planted in Highbridge Park also support the city\u2019s broader ecosystem. Native species help absorb stormwater, reducing runoff into sewer systems and waterways like the Harlem River, while also providing habitat for local wildlife and pollinators.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This work builds on a long-standing commitment. Since reaching the milestone of planting one million trees in 2015, Bloomberg and NYRP have continued to expand tree canopy across the city, with a focus on long-term impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By combining volunteer action with community participation and partner\u00a0expertise, this effort continues to strengthen New York City\u2019s green infrastructure and support more resilient neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Across Bloomberg\u2019s global offices, this work reflects a broader commitment to expanding and caring for urban green spaces.\u00a0Employees partner with organizations such as\u00a0<\/span>Trees for Cities<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Friends of the Urban Forest<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Instituto Limpa Brasil<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Nature Society Singapore<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0among many\u00a0others\u00a0to support tree planting, park stewardship, and support green spaces that communities rely on every day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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