June 19, 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pm
New York City is wilder than you might think. Thousands of species of birds, mammals, insects, plants, fungi, and more are surviving -- and thriving -- in every part of our city. This new lecture series, featuring ecologists, naturalists, and other nature enthusiasts, will give you a new perspective on the surprisingly abundant living things all around you.
Wilton Rao is a naturalist and mycology expert with the New York Mycological Society.