Dan Zwirn is a New York Botanical Garden Donor

A frequently visited spot in New York City by both residents and tourists is The New York Botanical Garden. Dan Zwirn and Monica Keany have donated to the Garden, which helps to understand and preserve Earth’s plant life.

The New York Botanical Garden contains more than 100 PhD. Scientists, researcher, Ph.D. candidates, research associates, technical staff, interns and volunteers. They conduct research on plans and fungi to better understand ecosystems. Located in the Bronx in New York City, The Garden stretches over 250 acres of Bronx Park. Plants and fungi from all over the world are collected and studied to help identify them and understand evolutionary relationships.

Dan Zwirn has contributed to the NY Botanical Garden.

Modern Laboratories using DNA analysis are used; meaning contributions from the public and businesses are vital in the maintenance of the programs. These methods among others work towards identifying plant species at the risk of extinction and allow for the scientists to decipher conservation methods. In addition to donations, through a fee, individuals can become members of the Garden to receive benefits that can include unlimited visits; guest passes, parking passes, early-access and special events.

Receiving more than 800,000 visitors annually, the Garden has exhibitions such as the current “Monet’s Garden” exhibit. Claude Monet was a gardener in addition to being a famous painter, and the Garden features some of his most famous subjects such as varieties of water lilies that he grew.

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