A bittersweet farewell is in order for GrowNYC’s Green Space Director, Gerard Lordahl. Gerard worked at GrowNYC for 38 years, together he and his team helped to create over 150 community gardens, while maintaining and revitalizing hundreds more throughout his tenure. He joined GrowNYC at a time when gardens were part of a grassroots movement to reclaim and beautify vacant lots and derelict spaces in the city into thriving urban oases. Under his leadership, GrowNYC added over a 1 million square feet of green space to our city landscape, initiated programs such as our annual Plant Sale, and extensive public education around community, school and home gardening. He was also previously a frequent guest on WNYC and Queens Public Television answering New Yorkers' questions about all things plants and gardening. He leaves an undeniable mark on our organization, the communities we serve, and touched the lives of countless New Yorkers across the 5 boroughs. Thank you Gerard for your years of service and for greening NYC one garden at a time! 💚
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