PHOTO OP: Citibank Partners with MillionTreesNYC and New York Restoration Project to Turn Five Manhattan Schoolyards Green

* Press Release
* Source: Citigroup Inc.
* On 9:00 am EDT, Wednesday October 14, 2009

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C – News):

Join us this Thursday, October 15, when Citibank kicks off its partnership with MillionTreesNYC, the nation’s largest urban tree planting, stewardship and public awareness campaign, and Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project (NYRP). Through a $100,000 sponsorship, Citibank has adopted five Manhattan schoolyards to plant trees, shrubs and flowers. Citibank’s support will also provide three months of environmental education at each school through RespectTree, an innovative and interactive schoolyard greening program for 5th and 6th graders citywide, provided by NYRP educators.

When

Thursday, October 15 @ 10:30am ”“ 11:30am

Where

The School for Global Leaders, 145 Stanton St, New York, NY 10022

What

* Kick-off event with MillionTreesNYC at the first of five Manhattan schools to be greened this fall
* 30 minute introductory RespecTree lesson for 5th and 6th grade classes led by NYRP’s education staff ”“ outdoors, weather permitting
* School children will fill a time capsule to be buried at November tree planting
* Rendering of future ”˜greened’ school yard unveiled
* Honorary plaque presented by MillionTreesNYC to Citibank
* Expected speakers:

o Drew Becher ”“ Executive Director, New York Restoration Project
o Sue Donogue ”“ Deputy Commissioner for PlaNYC, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
o Bill Brown ”“ Manhattan Division Manager, Citibank
o Omari Washington ”“ Education Manager, New York Restoration Project

Contact:

Citi Public Affairs
Natalie Riper, 212-793-1401
natalie.riper@citi.com
or
New York Restoration Project
Darin Johnson, 212-333-2552
djohnson@nyrp.org