WASHINGTON AVENUE — The Brooklyn Botanic Garden recently held a gala the planners called “massively successful,” largely attributable to a special guest: the renowned forestry scientist Dr. Suzanne Simard. The gala came at an important moment for the BBG: As it continues to protect its plants from the impacts of climate change, it also struggles […]
Dr. Suzanne Simard, renowned tree and forestry scientist who was recently placed on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024, comes to Brooklyn this week in celebration of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s (BBG) Spring Gala. Ahead of her visit, BBG President and CEO Adrian Benepe spoke to the Eagle about her presence at the […]
EDITORS’ NOTE: Ahead of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s gala on June 4, President Adrian Benepe spoke with the Brooklyn Eagle about tree diversity and the importance of Honoree Dr. Suzanne Simard. BROOKLYN EAGLE: Dr. Suzanne Simard’s work on trees and their interconnectivity has been pretty monumental. I was wondering if you could speak on the […]