We’re Going Nuts: Eastern Gray Squirrels Aid in Reforestation

The Eastern Gray Squirrel: replanting the forest one forgotten nut at a time!

Here’s a project dedicated to an everyday critter, a familiar furry friend, and most importantly an icon of our city. We see the friendly faces of our native squirrel species all across the five boroughs! But aside from being a natural icon to our city, Eastern Gray Squirrels are actual agents of urban reforestation!

Learn about the history of Eastern Gray Squirrels and how their nut burying techniques are actually helping to regenerate tree growth all across NY!

1 thought on “We’re Going Nuts: Eastern Gray Squirrels Aid in Reforestation

  1. Amazing work! Your infographic is informative AND fun to read. I have a newfound respect for the small but mighty grey squirrel ? ? ?.

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