Horticulture Program: New York’s 25 Million Trees Initiative

We are pleased to welcome Annabel Gregg of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) as our featured speaker. Annabel leads outreach and implementation efforts for the state’s ambitious 25 Million Trees Initiative, launched by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023.

This statewide effort calls on agencies, partners, and community organizations to promote and support tree planting, regeneration, and long-term stewardship across New York. The goal: to establish and sustain 1.7 million acres—approximately 680 million trees—by 2040.

Annabel will share updates on the initiative’s progress, highlight available resources, and discuss how communities and individuals can participate in strengthening New York’s forests for future generations.

This meeting is open to the public.

  9:30 AM:  Coffee and tea

10:00 AM:  Reforestation Program Presentation

11:30 AM:  Business Meeting

12:00 PM:  Brown Bag Lunch