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What’s Next for Horticulture: General information

What’s Next for Horticulture
Shanti Nagel, Principal and Founding Partner, Design Wild
Toshi Yano, Director of Horticulture at Bryant Park and the 34th Street Partnership

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 6pm
Location: The Central Park Arsenal

We want to hear from you! What role do gardeners, horticulturists, landscapers, and educators play in improving our industry?

Join us for an immersive, gardener-centered workshop focused on taking our thriving industry to the next level. Breakout groups will tackle core topics, including labor, landscape maintenance, and material use. Dedicated facilitators will ensure that all voices are heard.

Collaborate with colleagues across the field by sharing personal and industry-wide goals and obstacles. Help answer questions, including: What new practices are improving outcomes for emerging and long-term horticultural professionals, business owners, parks, gardens, and our region? What opportunities and challenges have workers encountered when trying to implement new practices?

Information collected at this meeting will help Metro Hort determine the critical follow-up workshops, presentations, and working groups to best serve our membership, the industry, and the broader community.

The Central Park Arsenal
Fifth Avenue and 64th Street
Third floor: The Arsenal Gallery

Doors open for refreshments at 6:00 pm
Meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm

General meetings are free to Metro Hort members and non-members. No reservations are necessary.
Guests are welcome to attend.

Featured speakers

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Shanti Nagel
Principal and Founding Partner, Design Wild
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Toshi Yano
Director of Horticulture at Bryant Park and the 34th Street Partnership

Sponsored By: Metro Hort Group

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What’s Next for Horticulture

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