Pollinator Pockets in Tompkins Square Park: A Walk & Talk

“Walk our Pollinator Pocket gardens in Tompkins Square Park to see resilient, local plants supporting pollinators and ecological restoration.

Join us for a walk-and-talk through the newly established Pollinator Pocket gardens in Tompkins Square Park, a 10.5-acre green space in the East Village. These gardens are central to the ecological restoration of the park’s southeast quadrant following severe damage from Hurricane Isaias. Planted with tough, locally sourced species, the Pollinator Pockets are designed to support birds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects while helping to reduce flooding, withstand intense summer heat, and provide four-season interest. During the tour, we will share lessons learned about selecting and caring for plants that thrive in a busy urban park amid a changing climate. We’ll also highlight the p