Paddy Woodworth,Kristy King,Bob O'Brien Tate Bushell & Jessica Arcate Schuler

Teaches at New York Botanical Garden

Paddy Woodworth is an award winning Irish journalist and author of Our Once and Future Planet.

Kristy King is the Director of Natural Areas Restoration and Management for NYC Parks.

Bob O'Brien is the Invasive Species Control Field Director for New York State's Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Tate Bushell is the Director of Stewardship with the Westchester Land Trust.

Jessica A. Schuler, Director of the Thain Family Forest is responsible for the management of the 50 acre, old growth urban Forest including ecological restoration and the development of education and research programs. She teaches about urban forest restoration, invasive species, and native plants. Jessica earned a BS in plant science with distinction in research from Cornell University and is an ISA-certified arborist. Jessica is an advocate for native plant conservation and ecological restoration.