The Riverdale Nature Preservancy is available as a resource to elected officials as well as residents. In 2021, the NYC City Council...

Please note: Research continues on this topic. Updates since the writing of this post, preserved for our archives, are available below...

In January 2015, the Preservancy asked the Community Board, "what is the value of a SNAD if a property can be stripped of its glorious ...

A 2010 proposal to develop three new houses in Fieldston, on the periphery of Indian Pond, was the most significant new addition to the ...

In December 2014, SAR submitted application N150210ZAX to the City Planning Commission for authorizations under the SNAD for changes to ...

Current Work The Preservancy monitors local development to ensure full compliance with zoning and historic preservation regulations....

Our local area has several noteworthy gardens that are open to the public to visit. New York Botanic Garden (just east of Fordham...

In December 2006, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the launch of PlaNYC2030, a long-term growth and sustainability plan intended to...

Food Scrap Dropoff Sites Riverdale Y Market The Riverdale Food Scrap Collective will be accepting food scraps from Sundays 11:30am to...

What can I recycle through NYC Department of Sanitation? Knowing what is, and is not recyclable, is important for the success of our...

Do you know these five important reasons to buy local? Quality Local farmers can grow varieties for taste and diversity, rather than for...

Coal-burning power plants are the number one source of green house gases in the United States today. Automobiles are the second-largest...

If it’s on the ground, it will be in the river. When asked in surveys, most people do not know that the major source of water pollution...

Do you know these ten reasons to ditch your lawn and garden chemicals? (Provided by the Northeast Organic Farmers Association (NOFA), as ...

Urban trees cool our streets, can reduce heating and cooling bills, anchor slopes, absorb carbon dioxide, trap particulate pollutants...

Riverdale is located on the Atlantic flyway, a major route along the eastern seaboard for migrating birds and butterflies. The birds’ eye...

This overview of SNAD regulations is provided for informational purposes only—the actual regulations are much more complex than this...

Topics: Naturalist Corner- Composting, Greenway Updates, Zoning for Preservation, Riverdale's Roots, Chapel Farm, Riverdale Metro-North...

Our work continues into 2021!

Reduce waste, create an garden that is easier to maintain, and provide habitat for local wildlife by choosing native plants. Learn best...