The New York Botanical Garden is a vital link between the preservation of historic, picturesque landscapes and the development of sustainable future cities. Just as it preserves legacy designs, including the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden and other spaces that highlight the work of early 20th-century landscape designers such as Beatrix Farrand and Marian Coffin, over the last 20 years it has restored approximately 150 acres of landscape while completely changing its gardening practices to balance horticultural beauty with environmental responsibility. Todd Forrest, Head of Horticulture at NYBG will discuss NYBG’s role as a National Historic Landmark, and provide insight into how thoughtfully designing, planting, and tending great gardens might be our most effective approach to repairing the damage we have done to nature. We are pleased to present this program in recognition of America 250.