Mommy Poppins - June 18, 2012
By Sarah G

New Leaf Restaurant – Inwood
1 Margaret Corbin Drive in Fort Tryon Park
Located in the stunning northern Manhattan green space, New Leaf is probably best for a special occasion, considering the cost (the prix-fixe brunch is $19.95, no kids' price). However, as you can see from the restaurant's online photo gallery, the setting can't be beat, you're literally surrounded by lush trees and plants, and proceeds help support Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project. Afterward, be sure to check out the Cloisters, which is just a short walk away.

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Fox News - June 14, 2012

MillionTreesNYC Father's Day Planting Workshop

Environmentally conscious children (ages 5 and up) can help their dads (and moms!) weed and cultivate the soil of tree pits, then plant flowers to help beautify Sunnyside, Queens.

Greenpoint Ave. and 44th St., Sunnyside, Queens, 646-235-8603

www.nycgovparks.org

Sunday, June 17, 1:30–3:30 pm

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Curbed NY - June 14, 2012
By Curbed Staff

Swindler Cove Park is one of Manhattan's least known yet most beautiful parks. Opened in 2003, the park occupies a five acre patch of land along the Harlem River that was once used as a communal dumping ground. Before construction on the park could begin, workers reportedly "removed tons of garbage, rusted-out cars, sunken boats and construction debris" from the waterfront.  Today, the park houses a series of ponds and waterfalls, with meandering footpaths leading to birdhouses, a communal garden, and one of Manhattan's only beaches. Swindler Cove Park was created by a unique partnership between New York Restoration Project (NYRP), New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation, and the NY State Department of Transportation. The park is maintained by NYRP staff and volunteers.

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Staten Island Advance - June 13, 2012
By Paul Liotta

NYRP, which is a non-profit founded in 1995 by entertainer Bette Midler, works with the Million Tree Initiative by planting trees on private property, where the city cannot. UBS, a global financial institution, donated the funds necessary to purchase the trees and also provided volunteers who worked with the students.

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Inhabitat New York City - June 14, 2012
By Yuka Yoneda

Introduce your padre to the joys of gardening and help beautify Sunnyside, Queens at the same time at this Sunday’s MillionTreesNYC Father’s Day Tree Care Workshop. Together, you’ll learn all about the benefits trees bring to our city as well as how to water, weed, mulch, protect, and care for them and other plants.

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