New York Nonprofit Giving Away Daffodil Bulbs to Honor 9/11 Victims

Yellow and white daffodils bloom in front of orange, blue, and pink graffiti art.
In memory of 9/11 victims, New Yorkers for Parks is giving away 500,000 daffodil bulbs, which will be planted throughout New York City. Photo Credit: New Yorkers for Parks

The Daffodil Project, a New York City nonprofit, will be continuing its tradition of honoring the memories of those who died as a result of the 9/11 attacks by giving away 500,000 daffodil bulbs to city residents and groups, to be planted in public spaces around the five boroughs.

“We are very happy to once again bring The Daffodil Project to New York City, to beautify communities across every borough and bring us together in remembrance,” Lynn Kelly, executive director of New Yorkers for Parks, told amNewYork. “The Daffodil Project is emblematic of so much of what makes New Yorkers great — we’re not afraid to get dirty and work together out of love for our city.”

Since the Daffodil Project launched in 2002, organizers have overseen the planting of more than 7 million daffodils in public parks, gardens and along city streets. It is considered one of the largest volunteer efforts in the city’s history, and has become a powerful tool for remembrance, community building and education, according to New Yorkers for Parks.

You can learn more about the Daffodil Project and register to secure a daffodil bulb here.

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