Welcome to the Urban Conservation Hub!
Introducing our new home for our ongoing projects and educational resources.
Layers of the Past is now live
Our new tool for exploring nearly 200 historical maps of New York City.
Learn more →Registration now open: Bronx River Assembly 2026
The annual convening to strengthen collaboration across the entire watershed.
Upcoming Events
Getting Started with Cartographic Resources at the NYPL & NYBG
In partnership with the New York Public Library, this upcoming webinar introduces the vast cartographic resources available via Layers of the Past and the NYPL Map Division.
Register here→2026 Bronx River Assembly
Hosted by the New York Botanical Garden, with partners including the Bronx River Alliance and many more, the Assembly will convene partners working across municipalities, disciplines, and communities to strengthen collaboration across the entire watershed.
Learn more→Visit us at the NYBG Orchid Show!
Swing by Urban Conservation's Before New York pop-up at this year's Orchid Show. Members of our team will be showcasing historical ecology highlights, previewing our maps, and facilitating a community participatory mapping activity.
Register here→Exploring NYC’s Ecological Past: Teaching with The Welikia Project & Layers of the Past
Join NYBG’s Urban Conservation Program for a dynamic, 3-hour professional learning workshop designed for formal and informal educators across New York City.
Learn more→