This event is in the past.It took place on May 1, 2024 at New York Botanical Garden.
Parks & GardensParks & GardensTurn your daily stroll into a treasure hunt for wild Mustard plants growing all over NYC. Snap photos of species like Garlic Mustard or Virginia Pepperweed, upload to iNaturalist, and contribute to real conservation science while getting to know your city's hidden flora.
citizen science
urban foraging
plant identification
outdoor exploration
Tips
📱download iNaturalist app before you head out
🌿crush a leaf — if it smells pungent, you've likely found a Mustard
đź“–check out the "Guide to Mustards in NYC" for ID help
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Parks & GardensParks & GardensTurn your daily stroll into a treasure hunt for wild Mustard plants growing all over NYC. Snap photos of species like Garlic Mustard or Virginia Pepperweed, upload to iNaturalist, and contribute to real conservation science while getting to know your city's hidden flora.
citizen science
urban foraging
plant identification
outdoor exploration
Tips
📱download iNaturalist app before you head out
🌿crush a leaf — if it smells pungent, you've likely found a Mustard
đź“–check out the "Guide to Mustards in NYC" for ID help
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