Georgia Silvera Seamans is an urban and community forester. She is the founder of Local Nature Lab and directsWashington Square Park Eco Projects. Georgia is one of the organizers of #BlackBotanistsWeek and co-developed the #NYCNatureForum. She is a researcher and writer with articles inUrban Forestry & Urban Greening,Arboriculture & Urban Forestry,Popular ScienceandAudubon.

Akilah Lewis was born and raised in Queens and is the Secretary of the Feminist Bird Club. During her time as an environmental educator, she discovered her passion for birding, teaching, and learning. She enjoys birding in urban areas.