New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is a nonprofit organization driven by the conviction that all New Yorkers deserve beautiful, high-quality public space within walking distance of their homes. Founded in 1995 by acclaimed actress and singer-songwriter Bette Midler, NYRP has planted trees, renovated gardens,
restored parks, and transformed open space for communities throughout New York City. Today, NYRP manages about 100 acres of public parkland and owns 52 community gardens throughout the city through a protected land trust.