| Company | Madison Square Park Conservancy |
|---|---|
| Personal Bio | Stephanie Lucas is the Deputy Director of Horticulture and Operations at Madison Square Park Conservancy where she has managed 7 acres of dynamic public green space and urban forest since 2010. Located in the heart of midtown NYC, the park receives over 60,000 visitors daily. She has a passion for public parks, gardens and the environment where she has focused her career on building dynamic places of relaxation and respite. During her tenure she elevated Madison Square Park Conservancy as an American Public Garden and a Level 2 Arboretum. As curator of the Conservancy’s horticulture program, Stephanie has designed six public horticulture exhibitions, creating gardens that challenge visitors to consider the natural environment in new and invigorating ways. In 2021 Stephanie began an initiative to replant New York City to restore its natural ecosystems and bring back wildlife into the urban jungle. As an ISA Certified Arborist Stephanie recognizes the importance of trees in creating healthy communities and believes every New Yorker should have access to nature. She is working to build a better urban forest for all through the NYC Forest for All Coalition. In 2021 she was recipient of the prestigious Chanticleer Fellowship and she serves as Vice President of the Metrohort Group. |
| Business Description | Our mission is to protect, nurture, and enhance Madison Square Park, a dynamic seven-acre public green space, creating an environment that fosters moments of inspiration. As stewards, we engage the community through our beautiful gardens, inviting amenities, and world-class programming. We believe that in an urban setting everyone deserves access to a park that allows for recreation, respite, and reflection. |
| Website | https://madisonsquarepark.org/ |
| slucas@madisonsquarepark.org | |
| Address |
11 Madison Ave. Fl 15 New York NY 10010 United States |
| Phone Numbers |
Work: 3477682451 |
| Primary Business | NonProfit |
| Specialties | Fine Gardening, Forestry, Native Plants, Parks, Pollinators |
| Certifications | Arborist (ISA), Horticulturist (ASHS) |
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