Amanda Wins 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Award!

“Though relatively new to Westchester Amanda Bayley and PLAN it WILD exhibit an innovative approach to the environment and have made a significant impact that is worthy of this Rising Stars award,” said Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester. “This year’s class consists of exemplary leaders who have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination and commitment to the local business community.”

A resident of Croton-on-Hudson, Bayley has amassed extensive experience in creative, nature-inspired landscape architecture, including work with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Group, the environmental engineering firm eDesign Dynamics and the Natural Areas Conservancy, an innovative nonprofit that recently garnered coverage in the New York Daily News for its launch of NYC Nature Goals 2050.

She is currently a board member of the Federated Conservationists of Westchester County and previously served as Board Treasurer for the New York American Society of Landscape Architects, overseeing all finances and planning out the funding of programs and new initiatives.

“We have ambitious goals at PLAN it WILD,” said Bayley. “It’s always gratifying to achieve recognition for your hard work and your vision.”

PLAN it WILD promotes biodiversity by bringing back habitat to suburban yards and open spaces. The goal is to transform lawns, backyards, corporate parks and town centers into high-functioning, beautiful habitat.

PLAN it WILD also announces several interesting initiatives, including a series of Go Native Westchester! events, easy-to-plant garden kits and a pop-up store set to open next month in Hudson, New York.