The Horticultural Society (HSNY) was founded in 1900 and has developed into a multi-service organization, with diverse programs bringing the vitality of urban horticulture to kids, adults and families throughout our city.  HSNY creates community gardens, urban farms and street trees all around New York, and provides mentoring and training in professional landscaping to at-risk youth, and to men and women who are in jail on Rikers Island or who have recently been released, providing them with the opportunity to build work skills, rejoin society and start a positive new life.  The organization gives city kids the chance to get their hands dirty in a garden and learn about science and botany through our education programs.  Among many resources are a library and a trained horticulturist, both of which are available for free to anyone, professional landscapers and novice gardeners alike.  The HSNY Exhibition program showcases bold contemporary art that explores the natural world.

To find out more about the programs or to become a member, visit the Horticultural Society of New York Web site at: www.hsny.org. Memberships benefit The Horticultural Society financially, and members come with benefits like invitations to public programs and more.

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